State and local officials have condemned the decision, especially after providing a $40 million financial lifeline to keep the hospitals operational.

Despite discussions surrounding the closures, local leaders emphasize that these conversations do not address the fundamental healthcare issues facing Chester residents.

The judge overseeing the bankruptcy case has approved bidding procedures for the sale of certain assets from Prospect Medical Holdings, indicating a complex transition ahead.

Patients are expressing distress, with reports of a high volume of calls from worried individuals seeking information about the hospitals' futures.

Union president Peggy Malone highlighted the critical nature of Crozer's services, warning that the closure will devastate the community.

While emergency departments will remain open for walk-in trauma care, patients will eventually be redirected to other hospitals, raising concerns about access to timely medical care.

Critics, including local leaders and community members, are calling for accountability from Prospect Medical Holdings, urging for a sustainable healthcare system that prioritizes patient welfare over profit.

In response to the crisis, county officials have declared a seven-day disaster emergency to support affected communities and healthcare workers.

Residents have voiced frustrations over the lack of immediate solutions to the healthcare crisis, fearing dire consequences if they cannot access timely medical care.

Crozer Health is set to close Crozer-Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center on May 2, 2025, significantly impacting healthcare access in Delaware County.

This closure follows Prospect Medical's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on January 11, 2025, which involved 66 affiliates and aims to reorganize or sell medical assets while employing approximately 12,600 workers across multiple states.

Prospect's business practices have come under scrutiny, with Pennsylvania's attorney general suing the company for financial mismanagement and negligence.