The declaration gives officials the power to hire temporary workers and buy supplies needed for residents' well-being.

Crozer has struggled to keep its doors open after its owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, filed for bankruptcy in January.

Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito is stepping down as head of the embattled healthcare system, effective Friday. Greg ...

Meanwhile, a bankruptcy court hearing on Tuesday was postponed and there was no new information on the status of the Crozer Health system.