Suburban Community Hospital
Our History
In the mid-1940s and 1950s, the community grew and Riverview Hospital's occupancy rate increased considerably. In 1958, ground was broken for an expansion wing, that would provide additional patient rooms, a new dining room, an expanded emergency room, and a new elevator. By 1962, Riverview Hospital was operating as an 80-bed hospital with a professional staff of 47 physicians, while becoming a member of the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania.
In early 1970, the ground breaking was held for the East Norriton site. As the steel skeleton framework began to rise, a new name for the hospital was discussed. Sentiment for the old revered Riverview was on the minds of many, while a new hospital, new location and new name was also on their minds. After much discussion and debate, the name Suburban General Hospital was chosen. In 1972, the construction was completed and the ribbon-cutting was conducted. Suburban General Hospital opened its doors as a 153-bed, acute care, teaching hospital.
For more than twenty five years, Suburban General Hospital provided the community with quality health care and services right in their own neighborhood. In 1981, the Suburban General Healthcare System was established. During the ensuing years multiple entities were established under the parent corporation.
Then, in 1997, with the oversight and approval of the Professional Staff and Board of Directors, Suburban General Healthcare System signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mercy Health System. In January 1999, a Blessing and Dedication ceremony was celebrated by His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, and Suburban General Hospital became Mercy Suburban Hospital and part of Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
In order to grow its capabilities even further, in February 2016 the hospital was acquired by Prime Healthcare, a nationally renowned health system consisting of more than 40 hospitals in 14 states, and dozens of affiliated groups and care facilities. As part of that transition, the hospital changed its name to Suburban Community Hospital to reflect its dedication to the community that it’s been part of for more than 70 years.
The hospital is extremely proud to have trained hundreds of physicians throughout the years, many of whom continue to practice in the community and are on staff at Suburban Community Hospital.
In 2004, in response to community growth and development the hospital added a new, "green" addition to house a new 30-treatment room Emergency Department, Laboratory and Surgical Services Suite. Additionally, new equipment and technology was purchased. In the last several years, many areas in the hospital have been modernized.
As Suburban Community Hospital continues to expand the East Norriton location to meet the needs of the community, it is with great pride that we reflect on our beginnings on Sandy Street. With the modern technology and new facilities, patients can be assured that the quality, compassionate care that characterized Riverview Osteopathic Hospital and Suburban General Hospital still embodies Suburban Community Hospital today.
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
BioMed Tech I Facility PHS Bio-Medical Services Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2024-178341 Category Non Clinical Tech Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide serv...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Patient Account Registrar PD Facility Suburban Community Hospital Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-194593 Category Admin Position Type Per Diem Shift Variable Job Type Non-Exempt Overview At Suburban Community Hospital, our dedicated te...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Certified Medical Assistant Facility Suburban Community Medical Group Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-189484 Category Aide Position Type Per Diem Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professio...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
CRNA - Anesthesia Facility Suburban Community Medical Group Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-189899 Category RN Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals commit...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Telephone Operator (PBX) Facility Suburban Community Hospital Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-194594 Category Admin Position Type Temporary Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview At Suburban Community Hospital, our dedicated team of p...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Director Physician Services Facility Suburban Community Medical Group Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-195335 Category Director Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Exempt Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professi...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Patient Account Registrar Facility Suburban Community Medical Group Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-190816 Category Admin Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professio...
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East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Patient Account Registrar PD Facility Suburban Community Hospital Location US-PA-East Norriton ID 2025-195132 Category Admin Position Type Per Diem Shift Variable Job Type Non-Exempt Overview At Suburban Community Hospital, our dedicated te...
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