However, a new federal law greatly restricts the disclosure of patient information by hospitals. As a result, the Pastor and church office may not know that a member or friend of the church has been admitted to the hospital. If you are hospitalized, and would like the Pastor to be aware of your situation, it is important that you (or a family member) inform the church office as soon as possible in order that a visit might be arranged. Call us at 610-395-2218. Remember, hospitals no longer can provide this information to us.