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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Uterus transplant is still a rare procedure—but for the six moms who have had eight babies to date through Penn’s
READ MOREcomprar Cialis Si te estás preguntando “¿Cuál es el mejor sitio para comprar Cialis online?”, es porque probablemente buscas una
READ MOREAs the calendar turns to a time of changing leaves, big sweaters, cups of apple cider, and trick-or-treating, faculty at
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READ MOREAbheena Jacob, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, an award-winning night shift nurse in Pennsylvania Hospital’s Medical-Surgical unit, joined Penn Medicine in 2017.
READ MOREIn November 2023, Cassie Wolfe had not regained consciousness. Her mother, Ann Louise, spent long, agonizing days by her bed,
READ MORETravel back in time to 2017—even though it wasn’t that long ago, the world of health care looked different than
READ MOREBy Abby Alten Schwartz There’s a radiance that beams from Kenya Pitt, MA, MBA, chief human resources (HR) officer for
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READ MOREKlauser performing earlier this year. Photo by Eric Lee. As a lifelong performer who began her professional career singing opera
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READ MOREAshlee (right) is holding Eleanor who is two years old this month and her partner Lauren (left) is holding Edie
READ MOREPhysical and sexual abuse, having parents who misuse substances, and witnessing violent crime are tragic events that don’t remain locked
READ MOREPhoto by © ASCO/Phil McCarten 2024 Lynn Schuchter, MD, recently completed her term as the 2023-2024 President of the American
READ MOREThe award-winning documentary “Of Medicine and Miracles” details the emotional journey of one family alongside a team of Penn Medicine
READ MOREThe first few waves of COVID-19 slowed life across the United States, affecting everything from attending school to eating out
READ MOREU.S. Women’s Open Trophy at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, PA. Copyright USGA/ Jason E. Miczek Beginning May 28, more
READ MOREEmergency departments are hospitals’ “front door,” so Penn Medicine is doing everything it can to make them a trusted space
READ MOREBy Kevin B. Mahoney Chief Executive Officer University of Pennsylvania Health System The statistics are daunting: U.S. health care workers are five
READ MOREBy Abby Alten Schwartz You’re an emergency department (ED) nurse on a hectic Saturday night. A patient has been waiting
READ MORE“Each member of the family—Jackie, Rachel, and Kim—touched an important part of this patient’s care journey,” said David Porter, MD,
READ MOREFred Kaplan, MD “I’ve seen about a thousand patients worldwide with FOP,” said Fred Kaplan, MD, a professor of Orthopaedic
READ MOREResearch is a driving force of medical progress—but is it truly inclusive of the voices and experiences of those it
READ MOREOne day you hear that red wine is good for your heart. The next day, it’s not. The same goes
READ MOREMaria Del Carpio grew up in Sabandia, a hilly village in rural Peru, where nearly half of the population lives
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READ MOREIn the world of cardiovascular medicine, the advent of the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure stands as a transformative
READ MOREJennie Barbieri, MD, FACP A cancer diagnosis 20 years, even 10 years ago, meant something different than it does today.
READ MOREOvernight, the Three Wishes Project organized a surprise birthday party for patient Devyn. The patient was dying of cancer. All
READ MOREFarah Hussain, MD It started with sea anemones at a college lab. As an undergrad in Swarthmore College’s marine biology
READ MOREMim Lambros, an equipment planning specialist, is repurposing furniture throughout LG Health facilities. Every April, people worldwide come together to
READ MOREHeather and Rich Badt in the summer of 2023 When Heather Badt and her husband learned within a week and
READ MOREDuring the second semester of their junior year, most high school students are hunkering down as they prepare to apply
READ MOREMD/PhD candidate Joseph Aicher, bound for the University of Michigan, hugs his wife Bernadette Bucher, PhD, while Peter (in wagon)
READ MOREFor over 20 years, Maria Wright, BSN, RN has served others as a nurse, first as an LPN and working
READ MOREVascular surgery patient Debra Samuels, shown here with nurses Sara Tarangelo, left, and Kelsey Long, was always thrilled to receive
READ MOREGregory L. Beatty, MD, PhD Training the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells is known as immunotherapy and
READ MOREMichelle and Steve Lengle Since his 2020 diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, Steve Lengle has had good and bad days. The
READ MOREBy Queen Muse The name Edward S. Cooper adorns a bustling internal medicine practice at Penn Medicine in University City.
READ MOREImagine having a personal health companion by your side, guiding you towards a healthier heart every step of the way.
READ MOREShortly after I was born, my parents noticed I had severe muscle weakness, and I was eventually diagnosed with Central
READ MORERohlfing’s paintings are inspired by fallen leaves and petals on her neighborhood walks. Ginger Mimmo Rohlfing was staring down breast
READ MOREMatcha Ceaiul Matcha, o băutură japoneză emblematică, cu o istorie bogată de secole, a captat inimile și papilele gustative ale
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READ MOREFebruary 13, 2024 | by Jonathan B. Waller Iris Reyes, MD Iris Reyes, MD, helps to open doors for new
READ MOREOatman and Kohler running together during the 4.3 mile leg of the Ragnar Race Imagine one day you decided to
READ MOREPeer Recovery Specialist Eric Ezzi and his wife with their daughter. For any patient in the hospital, their stay entails
READ MOREGood health care involves treating the whole person, which includes medical, psychological, and social aspects of care. Patient experience—making sure
READ MOREWarfel, pictured here, during her IRONMAN race in Kona, Hawai’i in October 2023. On a typical day, Ava Warfel, RN,
READ MOREIn January 2023, 70-year-old fitness coach Howard Aaron was preparing for the Arnold Classic, an international weightlifting competition—one of the
READ MOREAt Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH), the Maternal Child Health care team is always striving to meet the needs
READ MORECandles bearing the names of babies lost during pregnancy or in the days after glow during a remembrance ceremony held
READ MOREIf opioid use disorder is a disease, then why not treat it with medicine? Although it is a simple question,
READ MOREThe 90 minutes that Whitney Zachritz, MSN, RN, CPNP-BC, spends offering books and snacks to parents of the hospital’s littlest
READ MOREFrom a very early age, Scarlett Adams spent a lot of time in what her parents called “Scarlett World,” where
READ MORERecurring headaches are one of the most common nervous system disorders, with an estimated 45 million, or one in six,
READ MORETwo heads are better than one. The ethos behind the scientific research project Folding@home is that same idea, multiplied: 50,000
READ MORELancaster Emergency Medical Services responds to more than 47,000 requests for service each year, treating patients who have experienced everything
READ MOREAmericans have a long, complicated and mostly social history with alcohol—from copious consumption during the country’s founding to pandemic-era socializing
READ MOREBy: Abby Schwartz To passersby, it simply looked like a group of workers enjoying treats from an ice cream truck
READ MOREMina Massaro-Giordano, MD A seemingly endless cycle of switching between your phone, computer, and TV has created a sort of
READ MOREBy Tonya Russell Donita Brady, PhD The Juneteenth holiday celebrated on June 19 is one of delayed recognition. It’s a
READ MOREFor the past several years, Penn Medicine has been taking bold action to reverse maternal health disparities. In the United
READ MOREBy Lauren Malecki Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, a professor of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Genetics at the
READ MOREFor decades, LGBTQ+ patients have faced stringent requirements to donate blood—most gay and bisexual men were not allowed to donate
READ MOREJune 29, 2023 | by Jonathan B. Waller Dubbed the “Love, Light, and Liberty” March, the demonstration was open to
READ MORERegina Whittick, on right, with her daughter Charlotte. Regina Whittick’s journey to a bachelor’s degree started long ago. It ended
READ MOREAimee Payne, MD, PhD, a professor of Dermatology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, was
READ MOREMost days began with Joey Porch at his demanding job as the manager of a popular Chislehurst, NJ bagel shop,
READ MOREPicture this: As you float peacefully in a crystal blue sea, dolphins swim gently around you. One performs a slow
READ MOREBy Abby Alten Schwartz Something as simple as a name can make a big impact. Just ask M. Kit Delgado,
READ MORERev. Miles in his office at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Leroy Miles has somewhere to be. In fact, he has
READ MOREBy Mariel Harden Mariel Harden, MHA, is in her second year of Penn Medicine’s Administrative Fellowship and is pursuing her
READ MOREDotted amongst a night of stars like Lilly Collins, Mila Kunis, Maria Sharapova, and Kristen Bell sat Drew Weissman, MD,
READ MOREAn annual competition at Pennsylvania Hospital helps the Grounds team strengthen their skills and refresh their horticultural knowledge.
READ MOREWhen people become seriously ill, their ability to work may be diminished, and this can often lead to a number
READ MOREIn an emergency, advanced training and equipment can make the difference between life and death. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
READ MOREMaayan Levy, PhD, and Christoph Thaiss, PhD When we hear about gut bacteria, we may think about probiotics and supplements
READ MOREAndrew Holmes Jr. A chronic wound on his leg was gradually eroding away at Andrew Holmes Jr.’s quality of life
READ MOREVolunteer Reiki practitioner Vince Gilhool provides a session to cancer patient Richard Cummings. At nearly 80 years old, master Reiki
READ MORECarl June, MD, and Daniel Baker For most of modern medicine, cancer drugs have been developed the same way: by
READ MOREMichael Ibrahim, MD, MBBS, PhD Kathleen Tierney had always lived life at full speed. Over a career that spanned over
READ MOREThe modern conveniences of the 21st century have touched most areas of our lives. As just one example, think about
READ MOREBy Frank Otto and Alex Gardner Carolyn Coladonato, BSN, RN The American “cowboy” image evokes someone who is unapologetically free,
READ MORENote: This article was written by a real person. If you ask the artificial intelligence text generator called ChatGPT how
READ MOREComfort often comes in unexpected places. At Penn Medicine’s 3600 Civic Center Boulevard parking garage, just down the street from
READ MORECésar de la Fuente, PhD In an era peppered by breathless discussions about artificial intelligence—pro and con—it makes sense to
READ MOREThe morning of October 2nd was an ordinary one at the University of Pennsylvania in many ways. Students strolled the
READ MOREPicture this: You are diagnosed with cancer and not only do you have to process your new diagnosis, but you
READ MOREPatient Lynn Oxenberg Five years ago, at age 67, Lynn Oxenberg had a seizure, which doctors found to be caused
READ MOREBen Stanger, MD, PhD Ben Stanger, MD, PhD is a practicing Gastroenterologist at Penn Medicine. He is also the Hanna
READ MOREThe nursing staff at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) has some new helping hands in the form of two robot assistants.
READ MOREOctober 26, 2023 | by Jonathan B. Waller At the outset of Zonía Moore’s application process for the prestigious Fulbright
READ MOREBy: Christina Smith & Olivia Kimmel The Delancey Internal Medicine Nurse Triage Team Top row (left to right): Jasmine Gaskins,
READ MORESeventeen years ago, Madaline Bell experienced one of the scariest times of her life, when her twin daughters were born
READ MOREBy Brittany Salerno Brittany Salerno, MPH, is project manager of Substance Use Research in Emergency Medicine at Penn Medicine’s Center
READ MOREJonathan Szeto at his White Coat Ceremony at the Perelman School of Medicine. How often do high school students get
READ MOREBy: Abby Alten Schwartz Photo by Katie Burke Friday, October 6, 2023, was an unforgettable night for the trauma team
READ MOREHow did a kidney donation from one veteran to another originate? Morgan Slaughter saw a sign—literally. While scrolling Facebook looking
READ MOREWhen Marcy (Martha) and Bill Korson walked onto the Good Morning America stage on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, and—together with
READ MOREVaccines for COVID-19 were the first time that mRNA technology was used to address a worldwide health challenge. The Penn
READ MOREOftentimes, though, these innovations are first used in relatively rare diseases. What about the most common ones, like the leading
READ MOREMarc A. Satalof was recognized by the Red Cross with this framed certificate several years ago after he had given
READ MOREAndrew Dean, LCSW The grief of losing a loved one to substance abuse, even if they’re still alive. The terror
READ MOREMeeting Someone Like Me A support group at Pennsylvania Hospital not only provides resources on how to manage symptoms of
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