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Aria Health Names New Chief

From the Philadelphia Business Journal:

Kathleen Kinslow will take over as president and CEO of Aria Health in November.

Kinslow is currently CEO and executive director of Pennsylvania Hospital. At Aria, she will succeed Roy Powell, who stepped down from the posts in February after 14 years to lead Aria’s effort to expand in Bucks County — where the health system is seeking to building a new hospital in Lower Makefield.

Kinslow joined Pennsylvania Hospital in 1992 as director of the school of nurse anesthesia. She continued up the management ranks serving as vice president of clinical services/chief nursing officer and chief operating officer before becoming CEO and executive director.

Too soon to see what this will mean to the Frankford division.  You would think with her background in nursing she might build on the nursing school’s success and expand here in Frankford.  Somebody in Tony Payton’s office should have a talk about that.
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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Back to School Supplies Drive
    When – Thu, September 2, 5pm – 8pm
    Where – Boys and Girls Club – 1709 Kinsey Street, Phila. PA 19124 (map)
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  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, September 9, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, September 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Celtic Music of the Civil War Andy Redmond – 79th New York ‘Cameron Highlanders’
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Tue, September 7, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – CORA Neuman Center at 1000 Orthodox Street (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone.
  • Frankford Community Garden Maintenance Meetup
    When – Thu, September 9, 6pm – 8pm
    Where – Corner of Oxford Ave. and Foulkrod St. (map)
    Description – Gather together with your friends and neighbors to maintain and improve this garden spot in Frankford.
  • Sidewalk art contest for kids and pet event
    When – Sat, September 18, 10am – 1pm
    Where – Overington Park, Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description – We will be holding a sidewalk art contest for kids. If adults would like to show off their skills with chalk they are welcome to come. There will be prizes for the kids and refreshments for all! Thanks for your support. Also, A veterinarian and a team of volunteers will offer low-cost vaccinations and microchips to pet owners (both dogs and cats). They will also give out info about spay/neuter, pet care, leash laws, etc. They will give out vouchers for $40 spay/neuter and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Also, they have leashes and collars they will give people.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, September 21, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)
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KYW Local Legend

KYW named Billy Gambrell a local legend today on its website:

Legendary coach William Gambrell is an icon in the Frankford community, leading the Frankford Chargers football team of the Pop Warner League for over 44 years.  He is the first living African-American to have a recreation center named after him, and has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles for his work in the community.

Read the rest of it here at KYW1060.com

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Pa. House Bill 2291

I got an email today about Pennsylvania House bill 2291 capital budget.  A few items are included of interest to Frankford residents.

  • Construction, infrastructure and other related costs for the expansion and renovation of the Aria Health Frankford Campus Emergency Room $4,800,000.
  • Construction, infrastructure and other related costs for the Frankford Friends School expansion project $750,000.
  • Construction, redevelopment, and other related costs for the Frankford Senior Living Facility $850,000.

Read the bill its fascinating as usual.

Aria Health is seeking community support for their project.  They have supplied templates for your use, should you wish to go on record with the Governor, Senator Mike Stack or Senator Tina Tartaglione as supporting the project.