As the sun beamed upon them, a group of investors raised an American flag at Taylor Hospital on Tuesday as they took ownership of the property with an intent to make it a viable health care facility once again.

Amid bankruptcy proceedings , former owner Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. closed the Ridley Park hospital April 25 , followed by Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland a week later , creating a dearth of health care services in Delaware County, but particularly along the riverfront communities.

Tuesday was the day county residents took it back.

Todd Strine, whose family fortune was built on the indefatigable spirit of his bricklayer grandfather, quoted him, resounding the spirit of self-resilience, commitment and hope called upon in that moment and moving forward to bring

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