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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 them that much stronger ..read more
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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 ..read more
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Researchers have new tools to engage important voices who might be missing from research, like underrepresented minorities or those with literacy limitations ..read more
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A patient who unknowingly grew up with a progressive bone-forming condition could help protect others from the grip of the disease ..read more
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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 addressing this national issue ..read more
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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 ..read more
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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 PCORI to build a guide system for these situations ..read more
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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 ..read more
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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 ..read more
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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 reach recovery ..read more