For more than 260 years, we’ve kept our community safe. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve added an extra layer of safety and cleaning measures in our hospitals and practices, protecting patients and staff and continuing to provide high-quality health care. We hope this video helps you understand what to expect at your next appointment!
We're so proud of the Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine for being ranked #2 in Pennsylvania and #1 in Philadelphia by Newsweek's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2020.
View the full list: http://spr.ly/6189GxoYT
A coalition of the region’s premier health care organizations-Public Health Management Corporation, Penn Medicine, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Independence Blue Cross—announced today their intention to join forces to transform Mercy Philadelphia into a thriving, reimagined campus designed to serve the needs of the facility’s West Philadelphia neighbors. https://www.inquirer.com/business/health/mercy-philadelphia-penn-medicine-hup-satellite-location-phmc-ibc-20200924.html
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Mercy Philadelphia Hospital has new lease on life through Penn Medicine and other nonprofits
It's hard to make decisions based on #antibody testing alone. A positive test doesn't guarantee immunity, nor does it mean you won't spread the virus to others.
We're breaking down all the factors to consider when it comes to antibody testing, including the importance of the type of test you receive and who interprets your results.
As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc across the nation, more than 134,200 people have died from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia since March. https://wapo.st/3coszlz
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Pandemic isolation has killed thousands of Alzheimer’s patients while families watch from afar
When faced with #lungdisease, one of the most important decisions you need to make is where to go for treatment. Check out these tips to help you find the right doctor, and the best program, to meet your needs. http://spr.ly/6182GaHz0
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5 Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Pulmonologist – Penn Medicine
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Penn's Virtual 5K for the IOA
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans face barriers when trying to vote, like voter identification requirements and access to polling places. Penn Medicine Votes works to remove those barriers to enable communities to vote in this November’s election. https://bit.ly/2Fnmt93
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Our Civic Duty is Our Duty to Our Patients: Penn Medicine Votes – PR News
“A parent reading aloud to a child is a shared activity that boosts a child’s brain power, promotes increased bonding, and shows reading can be fun." Learn how Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is sharing the gift of reading with its youngest patients. https://bit.ly/3jU1sBE
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: A Book for Every Baby – PR News
Dr. Anthony Fauci shared his latest insights on the coronavirus at our recent Cancer & COVID-19 conference. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) took the opportunity to offer up everything from updates on the vaccine trials and rising rates to advice for the oncology field.
You can watch the full conference — including a Q&A with Dr. Fauci and Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center's own Dr. Vonderheide and Dr. Aggarwal — on our YouTube channel: http://spr.ly/6182GNpDo
Whether it's attending physical and occupational therapy or living with increased stress, the effects of COVID-19 are felt long after being discharged from the hospital. https://nyti.ms/3dkayFn Via The New York Times
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After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Patients May Face Months of Rehabilitation
Happy Respiratory Care Week! This year especially, we’re so grateful for our dedicated team of respiratory therapists.
Learn more about the critical role they’ve played throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: http://spr.ly/6181GCYVT
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Respiratory Therapists Lend Special Expertise to Keep COVID Patients Breathing Easier – PR News
Why a justice framework matters for public health: Penn researcher Jennifer Prah Ruger explains. https://bit.ly/2J113jl
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Social justice as a foundation for democracy and health
The Penn Medicine Radnor team carved out some fun last week, holding a pumpkin decorating contest between departments. Their homage to Philadelphia Flyers, Pixar Monsters, healthcare heroes, and more is showcased along Radnor's outdoor walking path to encourage social distancing.
Early detection is key for beating breast cancer. But for patients with dense breasts, a tumor might be harder to find. Penn Medicine is one of a handful of health systems that offer abbreviated MRI as a supplemental screening — and a new study shows that this kind of imaging detects cancers that mammography may miss. https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2020/october/fast-mri-detects-breast-cancers-that-3d-mammograms-may-miss
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‘Fast’ MRI Detects Breast Cancers that 3-D Mammograms May Miss – PR News
This week, we're celebrating our APPS: physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives and nurse anesthetists. Now more than ever, we're grateful for your diligence and devotion to outstanding patient care.
COVID-19 has not only brought a new “normal” to every-day living, it has also made us rethink holidays and celebrations. https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2020/november/holiday-blues
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Holiday Blues, Loneliness, and Missing Your Traditions: How to Handle the Emotional Impact of the COVID Holiday Season – PR News
Some people may be over the pandemic, but we know it's far from over. Please #MaskUp, so we can take care of you and your loved ones when you need it most. Protect the healthcare workers protecting you.
Learn more: everymaskup.com
Earlier this year, Dr. Tanya Johnson-Coleman, a nurse at HUP, was awarded a CAREs Grant to host diabetes and blood pressure education classes at the Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association. On Saturday, she enlisted the help of fellow nurses Sofia Carreno, Jennifer Roman, Ashley Shellenberger, and Eileen Volquez to offer flu shots and blood pressure screenings in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Inclusion Home Care. Participants who received a flu shot and attended the class also received a COVID-19 kit including 2 masks, hand sanitizer, and healthy snacks.
Thank you for linking Penn to Sharswood/Brewerytown, Tanya, and thank you to our HUP nurses for serving our community! #PennMedicineCAREs #HUPReach
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings from the past year and celebrate with a feast. But this Thanksgiving is different. Besides being unable to gather with friends and family, many are struggling to even put food on the table. Although we’ve made it a priority to keep our staff employed, we know that many of our employees and their families are still facing financial hardships during these tough times.
Last week, 39 volunteers came together at HUP to provide food for a Thanksgiving meal to their coworkers in need. Over the course of three days, they packed and distributed 445 bags of food.
We are so grateful to and so proud of the volunteers and all who donated. From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you. #PennTogether
In observance of #Movember, Penn patient Richard McLaughlin shares his journey with prostate cancer and encourages men to prioritize their health by getting regular screenings. #GetScreened
The Franklin Institute was live.
February 8 at 2:00 PM ·
Wondering about getting vaccinated? Join Chief Bioscientist Dr. Jayatri Das and Penn Medicine staff to discuss COVID-19 vaccine education, decision making, and access for all.
TODAY at 2pm, head over to The Franklin Institute for a special Facebook Live event.
Penn Medicine staff are teaming up with the Franklin Institute to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, including benefits and risks of the vaccine, racial disparities, and more. Panelists include:
-Nicole Brown, LPN, a nurse at Penn's Helen O. Dickens Center for Women
-John Dixon, a chef at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
-Dr. Meghan Lane-Fall, a Penn Medicine critical care physician, anesthesiologist, and vice chair of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
-Kenya Pitt, manager of Human Resources of the Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania
-Dr. Jaytri Das, chief bioscientist at the Franklin Institute
https://www.facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute/posts/10158918288459030
Penn Medicine Transplant Institute
February 6 at 8:30 AM ·
Penn Medicine is proud to collaborate with Lehigh Valley Heart Institute to offer treatment for complex cases of heart failure, including heart transplants.
Through Penn’s affiliate partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network heart transplant patients in the Lehigh Valley will have access to the best of both worlds: care right in their neighborhood, and exceptional treatment from one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country.