Hospitals

Penn finds cases of nasty gut infection 'soaring' in United States

Study: Hospital workers who wash can still spread MRSA to babies

CHOP, once again, scores big on U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Children's Hospitals'

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In rare procedure, CHOP surgeons separate twin girls conjoined at the head

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Einstein Medical Center reporting electrical problems

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Influx of elderly patients forces ER to practice comfort care

Possible repeal of Affordable Care Act worries health professionals, Philly doctor writes

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NFL draft prospects visit children at Philadelphia hospital

Penn hospital employees find 'rare' 19th century medical notebook

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Window washers dressed as Power Rangers surprise patients at CHOP

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WATCH: Philly nurses surprise leukemia patient with Lady Gaga birthday-party performance

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New survey reveals best hospitals in Philadelphia region

Gallery: The 2017 Cooper Red Hot Gala

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Pennsylvania Hospital's first female neurosurgeon is paying it forward

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Jefferson: Hospitals can reduce c-section rates with extra IV fluid

Jefferson unveils plans for expanded services at Navy Yard

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Five-day work stoppage set to end for nurses, technicians at Delaware County hospital

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Nurses, technicians go on strike at Delaware County hospital

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Montgomery County hospital forms behavioral health partnership to meet rising community demand

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Philadelphia was epicenter of a deadly worldwide flu epidemic 99 years ago

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Montgomery County unit for mentally ill among planned Pennsylvania hospital closures

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Pennsylvania nurse charged with fondling patient's breasts

Prescription Drugs

Abington hospital to pay $510,000 in pharmacist's theft of 35,000 pills, including oxycodone

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Reports: Convicted murderer Charles Manson transported to hospital for treatment

Kennedy Health's fiber optic network down for nearly 11 hours

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Eagleville Hospital opening heroin, opioid addiction program for young men

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CHOP researchers identify gene linked to childhood ear infections

Jefferson plans 'smart hospital rooms' powered by IBM Watson

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6ABC anchor Jim Gardner back on air after facing medical issues

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Analysis shows sharp spike in Pa. newborns hospitalized due to opioid abuse

CHOP unveils $50 million effort for pediatric genetics research

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Temple University ER doctor's 'losing a child' NYT essay attracts many readers

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Last-minute decisions before the baby arrives: Cord blood banking, SIDS monitors and circumcision

Community hospitals play key role in trauma care

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The definitive Medical Scrubs Color rankings list

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Writing your own birth plan: laissez-faire or overprepared?

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CHOP fundraiser honors slain Berks County family

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Delivery room drama: party or private?

Philly hospital confirms identity of mystery patient

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Jefferson, Kennedy Health take step toward completion of merger

Jefferson Hospital

HUP-Penn Presbyterian, CHOP score high in new 'U.S. News' rankings

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Employee at Philly hospital loses job over racially charged Facebook post

Jefferson Hospital

Jefferson, Aria complete merger of health systems

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