Virtua Partners with New Brandywine Senior Living at Haddonfield

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Aug 27, 2015, 01:53 ET

HADDONFIELD, N.J., Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtua has partnered with Brandywine Senior Living at Haddonfield to bring high-quality medical care, rehabilitation therapy, and wellness services to residents of the new assisted living community located at 132 Warwick Road.

Through this collaboration, Virtua and its affiliates will offer Brandywine residents the following on-site services:

Rehabilitation therapy provided by Virtua therapists and occupational therapists;
On-site primary care provided by Virtua Internal Medicine & Senior Care physician Andrew Schwartz, MD, and referrals to other specialists as needed;
Healthcare coordination between Virtua and their affiliated healthcare providers and Brandywine's licensed nursing team;
Fitness classes, health screenings, and other wellness programs.

"Collaborating with Brandywine Senior Living to bring Virtua services to residents of this vibrant new Haddonfield community aligns with Virtua's mission to deliver the right care within the right location in our community," says Rich Miller, president and CEO of Virtua."Our partnership supports seamless care between our facilities, which benefits both residents and their families at every stage of the healthcare continuum."

"Brandywine and Virtua already share a strong relationship through the partnership at our Voorhees community. Virtua was our only choice when we sought a quality healthcare partner in Haddonfield to provide these important services for our Brandywine residents so they can safely and comfortably age in place within their new home," says Ms. Bacon. "Most of our residents are quite familiar with Virtua's valued services and use them already, so our collaboration provides a smooth transition for all their current and future healthcare needs."

About Virtua
As one of New Jersey's largest health systems, Virtua helps people be well, get well and stay well through a comprehensive range of health care services. Services are delivered through three health and wellness centers, three fitness centers, three acute care hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices with more than 240 physicians, urgent care centers, nine ambulatory surgery centers, home health services, two long-term care and rehabilitation centers, 12 paramedic units and a wide range of outpatient services. A leader in maternal and child health services, Virtua delivers more than 8,000 babies a year. Virtua also provides employment and wellness services to 1,700 businesses and corporations. An innovator in clinical and information technology such as electronic medical records, Virtua is recognized for its ground-breaking partnerships with GE Healthcare, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Virtua employs more than 8,700 people and has been honored as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Delaware Valley every year since 2007. It is the recipient of the Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation. For more information, visit www.virtua.org or www.virtuabroadcastnetwork.org.

About Brandywine Senior Living
Brandywine Senior Living is a leading provider of quality care and services to seniors. Dedicated to promoting independence, dignity and individuality, the Brandywine team has a long history of providing a network of healthcare services in the Mid-Atlantic region including assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and sub-acute rehabilitation.

www.Brandycare.com.

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