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Families formed via uterus transplant celebrate motherhood

Uterus transplant is still a rare procedure—but for the six moms who have had eight babies to date through Penn’s

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comprar Cialis Si te estás preguntando “¿Cuál es el mejor sitio para comprar Cialis online?”, es porque probablemente buscas una

When is the best time to catch up on vaccines?

As the calendar turns to a time of changing leaves, big sweaters, cups of apple cider, and trick-or-treating, faculty at

I’m an OCD specialist–then OCD emerged at home

By Emily Becker-Haimes, PhD As a pediatric clinical psychologist who specializes in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), much of my time

The key to nursing across three continents? Empathy

Abheena Jacob, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, an award-winning night shift nurse in Pennsylvania Hospital’s Medical-Surgical unit, joined Penn Medicine in 2017.

Breaking through the mysteries of predicting coma recovery

In November 2023, Cassie Wolfe had not regained consciousness. Her mother, Ann Louise, spent long, agonizing days by her bed,

not your typical primary care

Travel back in time to 2017—even though it wasn’t that long ago, the world of health care looked different than

This HR leader hears, heeds, and helps those who heal others

By Abby Alten Schwartz There’s a radiance that beams from Kenya Pitt, MA, MBA, chief human resources (HR) officer for

A medical student learns the meaning of patient trust

By Ella Eisinger Ella Eisinger Ella Eisinger is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of

Gender-affirming care and a future “not in the shadows”

Klauser performing earlier this year. Photo by Eric Lee. As a lifelong performer who began her professional career singing opera

Charting a new frontier with psychedelic drugs

Are psychedelic drugs about to begin a long, strange trip toward use in a clinical setting? Or do the challenges

Welcoming the first babies from Penn Fertility in Lancaster

Ashlee (right) is holding Eleanor who is two years old this month and her partner Lauren (left) is holding Edie

How adverse childhood events can exacerbate substance use

Physical and sexual abuse, having parents who misuse substances, and witnessing violent crime are tragic events that don’t remain locked

The art and science of cancer care

Photo by © ASCO/Phil McCarten 2024 Lynn Schuchter, MD, recently completed her term as the 2023-2024 President of the American

Stream Award-Winning Documentary on Penn’s CAR T Cancer Cure

The award-winning documentary “Of Medicine and Miracles” details the emotional journey of one family alongside a team of Penn Medicine

How ‘invitations’ brought mammogram rates up

The first few waves of COVID-19 slowed life across the United States, affecting everything from attending school to eating out

Providing medical care on professional golf’s biggest stage

U.S. Women’s Open Trophy at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA. Copyright USGA/ Jason E. Miczek Beginning May 28, more

Trust, equity, and hospitals’ ‘front door’

Emergency departments are hospitals’ “front door,” so Penn Medicine is doing everything it can to make them a trusted space

Concrete steps to preventing violence in the workplace

By Kevin B. Mahoney Chief Executive Officer University of Pennsylvania Health System The statistics are daunting: U.S. health care workers are five

How nurses and other staff are training to de-escalate threats

By Abby Alten Schwartz You’re an emergency department (ED) nurse on a hectic Saturday night. A patient has been waiting

It’s all in the family for these bone marrow transplant nurses

“Each member of the family—Jackie, Rachel, and Kim—touched an important part of this patient’s care journey,” said David Porter, MD,

One patient’s gene mutation could save others from ‘2nd skeleton’

Fred Kaplan, MD “I’ve seen about a thousand patients worldwide with FOP,” said Fred Kaplan, MD, a professor of Orthopaedic

A Penn team’s push to make research more inclusive

Research is a driving force of medical progress—but is it truly inclusive of the voices and experiences of those it

When studies conflict, how can you know which meds work?

One day you hear that red wine is good for your heart. The next day, it’s not. The same goes

From Lancaster to Peru, a social worker sows seeds of service

Maria Del Carpio grew up in Sabandia, a hilly village in rural Peru, where nearly half of the population lives

Evolving the use of incentives to treat stimulant use disorder

Are gift cards and cash one way to help ease the drug overdose crisis? The number of overdose deaths in

Meet the Penn doctor leading the way with TAVR innovation

In the world of cardiovascular medicine, the advent of the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure stands as a transformative

Treating the whole patient: Bridging oncology and wellness

Jennie Barbieri, MD, FACP A cancer diagnosis 20 years, even 10 years ago, meant something different than it does today.

Princeton Health’s Three Wishes Project fulfills last requests

Overnight, the Three Wishes Project organized a surprise birthday party for patient Devyn. The patient was dying of cancer. All

How the next generation of physicians will combat climate change

Farah Hussain, MD It started with sea anemones at a college lab. As an undergrad in Swarthmore College’s marine biology

How Penn Medicine Staff are Making Health Care Sustainable

Mim Lambros, an equipment planning specialist, is repurposing furniture throughout LG Health facilities. Every April, people worldwide come together to

Answering patients’ cancer questions for 30 years and counting

Heather and Rich Badt in the summer of 2023 When Heather Badt and her husband learned within a week and

Lessons in empathy and curiosity from Penn’s Trauma Center

During the second semester of their junior year, most high school students are hunkering down as they prepare to apply

Penn celebrates Match Day 2024

MD/PhD candidate Joseph Aicher, bound for the University of Michigan, hugs his wife Bernadette Bucher, PhD, while Peter (in wagon)

LG Health employee’s “pawsitively” inspiring volunteer journey

For over 20 years, Maria Wright, BSN, RN has served others as a nurse, first as an LPN and working

Small gifts spread joy and comfort for hospitalized patients

Vascular surgery patient Debra Samuels, shown here with nurses Sara Tarangelo, left, and Kelsey Long, was always thrilled to receive

Mapping pancreatic cancer to improve immunotherapy

Gregory L. Beatty, MD, PhD Training the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells is known as immunotherapy and

Bringing the Hospital Home

Michelle and Steve Lengle Since his 2020 diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, Steve Lengle has had good and bad days. The

A Living Legend of Health Equity in Stroke and Heart Disease

By Queen Muse The name Edward S. Cooper adorns a bustling internal medicine practice at Penn Medicine in University City.

A personal companion to heart health—starting with your thumbs

Imagine having a personal health companion by your side, guiding you towards a healthier heart every step of the way.

Penn’s Wheelchair Clinic makes orders easy

Shortly after I was born, my parents noticed I had severe muscle weakness, and I was eventually diagnosed with Central

The art of cancer recovery

Rohlfing’s paintings are inspired by fallen leaves and petals on her neighborhood walks. Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing was staring down breast

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Matcha Ceaiul Matcha, o băutură japoneză emblematică, cu o istorie bogată de secole, a captat inimile și papilele gustative ale

What Makes a Breakthrough?

In popular culture, scientific discovery is often portrayed in “Eureka!” moments of sudden realization: a lightbulb moment, coming sometimes

Building a more diverse healthcare workforce

February 13, 2024 | by Jonathan B. Waller Iris Reyes, MD Iris Reyes, MD, helps to open doors for new

From flatline to the finish line

Oatman and Kohler running together during the 4.3 mile leg of the Ragnar Race Imagine one day you decided to

Addiction consult team at PPMC combines empathy with medicine

Peer Recovery Specialist Eric Ezzi and his wife with their daughter. For any patient in the hospital, their stay entails

Penn Medicine earns high Press Ganey patient satisfaction scores

Good health care involves treating the whole person, which includes medical, psychological, and social aspects of care. Patient experience—making sure

Nurse wins IRONMAN World Championship

Warfel, pictured here, during her IRONMAN race in Kona, Hawai’i in October 2023. On a typical day, Ava Warfel, RN,

70-year-old bench press competitor tackles rare cancer

In January 2023, 70-year-old fitness coach Howard Aaron was preparing for the Arnold Classic, an international weightlifting competition—one of the

Improving maternal care for new moms in the Hispanic community

At Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH), the Maternal Child Health care team is always striving to meet the needs

Helping Parents Heal After Loss

Candles bearing the names of babies lost during pregnancy or in the days after glow during a remembrance ceremony held

How simple questions and behavioral nudges are improving care

If opioid use disorder is a disease, then why not treat it with medicine? Although it is a simple question,

A nurse’s passion for books and babies aids NICU families

The 90 minutes that Whitney Zachritz, MSN, RN, CPNP-BC, spends offering books and snacks to parents of the hospital’s littlest

Autism study could open new possibilities for parents, caregivers

From a very early age, Scarlett Adams spent a lot of time in what her parents called “Scarlett World,” where

Why Climate Change Might Be Affecting Your Headaches

Recurring headaches are one of the most common nervous system disorders, with an estimated 45 million, or one in six,

How You, and Your Computer, Can Play Scientist

Two heads are better than one. The ethos behind the scientific research project Folding@home is that same idea, multiplied: 50,000

Helping First Responders Avoid On-the-Job Injuries

Lancaster Emergency Medical Services responds to more than 47,000 requests for service each year, treating patients who have experienced everything

Disparities Among Veteran Alcohol Use Disorders

Americans have a long, complicated and mostly social history with alcohol—from copious consumption during the country’s founding to pandemic-era socializing

How Penn Medicine Epidemiologists Prepared for Future Pandemics

By: Abby Schwartz To passersby, it simply looked like a group of workers enjoying treats from an ice cream truck

Reducing Eye Strain from Screen Time

Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD A seemingly endless cycle of switching between your phone, computer, and TV has created a sort of

Black Scientists Lead the Push for Equity in Science and Medicine

By Tonya Russell Donita Brady, PhD The Juneteenth holiday celebrated on June 19 is one of delayed recognition. It’s a

Three Penn Teams Awarded for Maternal Health Equity Initiatives

For the past several years, Penn Medicine has been taking bold action to reverse maternal health disparities. In the United

Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD Hunts for a Cure for Kidney Disease

By Lauren Malecki Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, a professor of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Genetics at the

Breaking Down Barriers to Blood Donation for LGBTQ+ People

For decades, LGBTQ+ patients have faced stringent requirements to donate blood—most gay and bisexual men were not allowed to donate

Voices of Penn Medicine Pride

June 29, 2023 | by Jonathan B. Waller Dubbed the “Love, Light, and Liberty” March, the demonstration was open to

Family Challenge Encourages Others to Go Back to School

Regina Whittick, on right, with her daughter Charlotte. Regina Whittick’s journey to a bachelor’s degree started long ago. It ended

How Dermatology Research Touches More Areas of Medicine

Aimee Payne, MD, PhD, a professor of Dermatology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, was

How Penn’s Lung Rescue team provided a lifeline for failing lungs

Most days began with Joey Porch at his demanding job as the manager of a popular Chislehurst, NJ bagel shop,

Coping with Anxiety Through Virtual Reality

Picture this: As you float peacefully in a crystal blue sea, dolphins swim gently around you. One performs a slow

Emergency staff are on a mission: Know My Name

By Abby Alten Schwartz Something as simple as a name can make a big impact. Just ask M. Kit Delgado,

Penn Medicine Partners on Community Cancer Screenings

Rev. Miles in his office at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Leroy Miles has somewhere to be. In fact, he has

From Aspiring Ballerina to Future Health Care Leader

By Mariel Harden Mariel Harden, MHA, is in her second year of Penn Medicine’s Administrative Fellowship and is pursuing her

Penn’s mRNA Scientists Get a Delayed Heroes’ Welcome

Dotted amongst a night of stars like Lilly Collins, Mila Kunis, Maria Sharapova, and Kristen Bell sat Drew Weissman, MD,

Hospital Horticulturalists Compete to Sharpen Their Skills

An annual competition at Pennsylvania Hospital helps the Grounds team strengthen their skills and refresh their horticultural knowledge.

Community Refrigerator Offers Cancer Patients Free Prepared Foods

When people become seriously ill, their ability to work may be diminished, and this can often lead to a number

New Physician Response Vehicle Advances Care in Emergencies

In an emergency, advanced training and equipment can make the difference between life and death. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

Chasing the Mysteries of the Microbiome

Maayan Levy, PhD, and Christoph Thaiss, PhD When we hear about gut bacteria, we may think about probiotics and supplements

Time—and Technology—Heals One Patient’s Wounds

Andrew Holmes Jr. A chronic wound on his leg was gradually eroding away at Andrew Holmes Jr.’s quality of life

Cancer Survivor Comforts Patients With Reiki

Volunteer Reiki practitioner Vince Gilhool provides a session to cancer patient Richard Cummings. At nearly 80 years old, master Reiki

Carl June on The Boundless Potential of CAR T Cell Therapy

Carl June, MD, and Daniel Baker For most of modern medicine, cancer drugs have been developed the same way: by

Embracing Life’s Rhythm: Kathleen’s Robotic Surgery Journey

Michael Ibrahim, MD, MBBS, PhD Kathleen Tierney had always lived life at full speed. Over a career that spanned over

Penn Makes Health Care Easier

The modern conveniences of the 21st century have touched most areas of our lives. As just one example, think about

How Penn Brings Early-Career Nurses to Home Health Care

By Frank Otto and Alex Gardner Carolyn Coladonato, BSN, RN The American “cowboy” image evokes someone who is unapologetically free,

Should Patients and Clinicians Embrace ChatGPT?

Note: This article was written by a real person. If you ask the artificial intelligence text generator called ChatGPT how

Meet the Parking Attendant Lifting Patients’ Spirits

Comfort often comes in unexpected places. At Penn Medicine’s 3600 Civic Center Boulevard parking garage, just down the street from

Meet the AI Expert Using Machines to Drive Medical Advances

César de la Fuente, PhD In an era peppered by breathless discussions about artificial intelligence—pro and con—it makes sense to

A Day With Nobel Laureates, from Celebration to Inspiration

The morning of October 2nd was an ordinary one at the University of Pennsylvania in many ways. Students strolled the

A Community Hospital is a Destination for Advanced Cancer Care

Picture this: You are diagnosed with cancer and not only do you have to process your new diagnosis, but you

A New Tool to Measure Brain Tumor Response to Treatment

Patient Lynn Oxenberg Five years ago, at age 67, Lynn Oxenberg had a seizure, which doctors found to be caused

Ben Stanger Developmental Biology Q&A

Ben Stanger, MD, PhD Ben Stanger, MD, PhD is a practicing Gastroenterologist at Penn Medicine. He is also the Hanna

Robot Assistants Are on the Job at Lancaster General Hospital

The nursing staff at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) has some new helping hands in the form of two robot assistants.

An Inspiring Journey From PSOM Student to Fulbright Scholar

October 26, 2023 | by Jonathan B. Waller At the outset of Zonía Moore’s application process for the prestigious Fulbright

Spotlighting primary care triage nurses

By: Christina Smith & Olivia Kimmel The Delancey Internal Medicine Nurse Triage Team Top row (left to right): Jasmine Gaskins,

Families and Staff Reconnect at PAH’s ICN Reunion

Seventeen years ago, Madaline Bell experienced one of the scariest times of her life, when her twin daughters were born

From Harm Reduction on the Streets to Research in the ED

By Brittany Salerno Brittany Salerno, MPH, is project manager of Substance Use Research in Emergency Medicine at Penn Medicine’s Center

From High School to the Hospital

Jonathan Szeto at his White Coat Ceremony at the Perelman School of Medicine. How often do high school students get

Surprise Reunion for Penn Trauma with Fallen Combat Surgeon’s Son

By: Abby Alten Schwartz Photo by Katie Burke Friday, October 6, 2023, was an unforgettable night for the trauma team

Kidney Donation Bonds Two Veterans Who Were Once Strangers

How did a kidney donation from one veteran to another originate? Morgan Slaughter saw a sign—literally. While scrolling Facebook looking

Patient’s Story Puts National Spotlight on Cancer Clinical Trials

When Marcy (Martha) and Bill Korson walked onto the Good Morning America stage on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, and—together with

How Penn Medicine Is Changing the World with mRNA

Vaccines for COVID-19 were the first time that mRNA technology was used to address a worldwide health challenge. The Penn

Could A Single Shot Heal Heart Disease?

Oftentimes, though, these innovations are first used in relatively rare diseases. What about the most common ones, like the leading

Man Gives 35 Gallons of Blood, 50+ Years of Donations

Marc A. Satalof was recognized by the Red Cross with this framed certificate several years ago after he had given

The Mind on Mental Health Podcast Gets Personal

Andrew Dean, LCSW The grief of losing a loved one to substance abuse, even if they’re still alive. The terror

Parkinsons Support Group Fosters Friendship Among Patients

Meeting Someone Like Me A support group at Pennsylvania Hospital not only provides resources on how to manage symptoms of