As a Penn Medicine pulmonologist, Joanna Hart sees smokers who “wish they had never picked up cigarettes.” But the addictive pull of nicotine makes kicking […]
Ask any Philadelphian about Pennsylvania Hospital, and chances are, they have some connection. Likely, the response will be related to being born or giving birth […]
When the weather gets colder and day turns to dusk way before dinner, it can be a lot more difficult to emerge from your blanket […]
Every year, U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) releases its “Best Hospitals” list, which designates the greatest hospitals across the country. And every year for […]
Last week, the CDC reported that the number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States was at its lowest in roughly one year. According […]
Every year, more than 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke, with five million of them resulting in fatality and another five million causing permanent […]
On April 13th, Penn Medicine’s immunotherapy pioneer Carl June received the $1 million Sanford Lorraine Cross Award — a biennial honor recognizing a healthcare professional […]
Nearly four months since the first COVID-19 vaccine was administered in Philadelphia, health commissioner Thomas Farley announced on Tuesday that the city administered its one […]
When it comes to overall health and wellness, taking care of one’s heart is critical, as heart disease remains the leading cause of death in […]
Over the past month, researchers in hospitals across Philadelphia have launched as many as 30 clinical trials all aimed at finding cures for COVID-19. It’s […]
There are currently no approved treatments or cures for COVID-19, which has sickened more than 10,000 people in Philadelphia and caused more than 400 deaths. […]
Last week, Penn surgeon Elinore Kaufman wrote a moving op-ed in the New York Times entitled “Please, Stop Shooting. We Need the Beds.” In her […]
Hospitals and emergency rooms across the country are becoming increasingly overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, forcing healthcare providers to think creatively about where and how they […]
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Coronavirus Hits Penn Medicine Employees One major concern surrounding the coronavirus is the danger of it spreading to the […]
On an unusually sunny February afternoon, a class of sixteen fourth-year Penn Medicine students wrapped up one of their peers in a snug sleeping bag, […]
