From front-line providers to executives, teams came together during extraordinary circumstances to make sure patients were cared for and kept safe during an unprecedented outage.
Nursing is more than giving medication and learning all the new technology, said nurse Abheena Jacob, whose career spans more than 18 years and three continents. “It’s feeling empathy for pat...
Predicting a patient’s recovery from a coma has profound implications. Neurologist David Fischer, MD, is building the infrastructure to get it right.
The Penn Medicine HealthWorks membership-based model is a unique way Penn Medicine is helping local businesses and their employees.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center’s Chief Human Resources Officer Kenya Pitt is forging connections within the hospital and throughout the community.
PSOM student Ella Eisinger reflects on an exchange that changed her outlook on the patient-provider relationship.
Penn researchers are helping to craft guidelines for using psychedelic drugs in psychiatric care settings and weigh in on their potential and pitfalls.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/june/charting-a-new-frontier-with-psychedelic-drugs
Ashlee Rineer, who sought family planning with her wife Lauren, and Carly Albright Keller, who was battling infertility, celebrated being the first patients to welcome children through the new Pe...
As a lifelong performer, Mattie Chaya Kimberly “Kimi” Klauser is accustomed to living in the stage lights. This year, she began enjoying life even more after facial feminization surgery, as p...
New research found that individuals exposed to adverse childhood events are at increased risk of developing mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
As President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Lynn Schuchter, MD, is sharing her philosophy on cancer care with the oncology world.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/june/the-art-and-science-of-cancer-care
‘Of Medicine and Miracles’ shares the story behind the first child cured of leukemia with CAR T cell therapy and the persistent team of doctors who made it possible.
A Penn Medicine team used text messages and default orders to bring more patients back to receiving routine mammograms after a pandemic pause.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/may/how-invitations-brought-mammogram-rates-up
When the U.S. Women's Open golf championship tees off in Lancaster, LG Health’s medical team will be there to help if anything goes wrong.
Emergency departments are hospitals’ “front door," so Penn Medicine is doing everything it can to make them a trusted space for everyone.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/may/trust-equity-and-hospitals-front-door
De-escalation training for hospital staff is helping keep focus on patient care and reducing the chances of aggressive interactions in the workplace. It’s part of a system-wide commitment to ad...
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/may/keeping-calm-and-carrying-on-with-patient-care
The University of Pennsylvania Health System’s CEO describes the impact of workplace violence, and measures the health system is taking to make work safer for employees.
Penn Medicine’s bone marrow transplant team already considers itself a family, but having three related nurses in its ranks—often treating the same people at different phases of care—makes ...
A patient who unknowingly grew up with a progressive bone-forming condition could help protect others from the grip of the disease.
Researchers have new tools to engage important voices who might be missing from research, like underrepresented minorities or those with literacy limitations.
When one study says a treatment works, but another says it doesn’t (or worse), how are clinicians supposed to determine what they should do? A Penn Medicine team recently received funding from ...
Maria Del Carpio, a social worker at Lancaster General Health, has made it her mission to serve others, returning regularly to her hometown in Peru with a group of volunteers.
Penn Medicine experts advocate for refinements in contingency management, a proven method that rewards patients for avoiding drugs.
Howard Herrmann, MD, has been shaping the TAVR field since its earliest years. His latest research is the first head-to-head comparison of the most widely used TAVR devices.
At ABBCI in Lancaster, Jennie Barbieri, MD, recently became the first director of Bridging Oncology Care & Wellness Recovery to ensure patients’ mind, body, and spirit are cared for once they r...
The Three Wishes Project at Penn Medicine Princeton Health helps ease the process of dying for patients, their families, and the staff who care for them.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/april/a-wish-to-remember
Through a new Planetary Health curriculum, Penn medical students are learning about the impact of climate change on human health.
Teams across Penn Medicine are working hard to “think globally, act locally” when making environmentally friendly changes in their day-to-day operations.
Throughout its three-decade history, OncoLink has aimed to be the premier website for cancer information, available when and where it’s most useful to patients and providers.
While most high school juniors are busy preparing for college, this Germantown student spent a month in Penn's Level 1 Trauma Center where he learned the value of connecting with patients and the...
After four years of medical school shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, on Match Day, the Class of 2024 opened their residency match envelopes—and their futures.
Maria Wright has spent years volunteering with United Disabilities Services (UDS) service dog program, and is now waiting to receive a furry assistant of her own.
Staff at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are spreading kindness among patients facing extended stays.
Penn Medicine researchers are repurposing an old technique in the hopes of improving the success rate of immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
With Penn Medicine Advanced Home Health, even patients facing a potentially serious medical issue can receive care safely at home.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/march/bringing-the-hospital-home
Edward S. Cooper, MD, an accomplished Black physician, made groundbreaking achievements in cardiology and health equity. His impact continues to resonate.
There’s a new way to monitor your heart health at Penn Medicine. It’s as easy as reading a text message.
Since I work at Penn Medicine, I believe in the mission: that Penn and Penn Medicine put patients first and are comprised of people who truly care about the people they serve...as always, I was p...
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/february/penn-wheelchair-clinic-makes-orders-easy
A breast cancer survivor shares how art and a compassionate care team helped her through the challenges of cancer treatment, along with helping her connect with others facing similar experiences.
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/february/the-art-of-cancer-recovery
None of Penn Medicine’s Breakthrough Prize recipients had a simple path to success. Despite doubters, their ideas transformed medicine. In sharing their hardships, they offer realistic, inspira...
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/february/what-makes-a-breakthrough
Through cross-institutional collaboration and grant funding, the Penn and CHOP-led Alliance of Minority Physicians is expanding its reach to support under-represented medical students and trainee...
Last year, Abbey Oatman was faced with a critical moment when someone went into cardiac arrest while she was at the gym. She jumped into action—bringing him back to life. Over a year later, Oat...
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/february/from-flatline-to-the-finish-line
A new addiction consult service at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center aims to tackle stigma around addiction by connecting with patients and addressing their concerns with dignity and empathy.
For the second year in a row, several Penn Medicine entities have earned high scores on Press Ganey patient satisfaction measures.
Ava Warfel, a 23-year-old LG Health employee, recently won her age group (age 18-24) IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawai’i. Ava says her supportive colleagues have helped her accomplish ...
When diagnosed with a rare cancer, Howard Aaron had to pause his rigorous training for a bench press competition. Instead, he embarked on a new battle: “I took on this cancer as if it was anoth...
At Chester County Hospital, the Maternity care teams strive to meet patients’ needs while improving patient care. Their latest initiative focuses on improving postpartum outcomes and decreasing...
It’s OK to talk about pregnancy loss. Penn Medicine offers a wide range of support for families who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy or delivery or in the first months after th...
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/january/helping-parents-heal-after-loss
With a new round of pilot programs selected by the Penn Medicine Nudge Unit, teams are looking to come up with answers for a variety of health care delivery concerns.
Each week, Intensive Care Nursery clinical practice leader Whitney Zachritz offers books and snacks to parents of the littlest patients at HUP. She wants to provide joy, but the mission is a seri...
https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2024/january/book-babies-and-bonding