Hospitals

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

Naomi Rosenberg

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

Medical scrubs

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

Mystery Patient

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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Cancer Treatment

Modern inpatient cancer care unit opening at Cooper University Hospital on July 7

Cancer unit

CHOP, Einstein announce alliance in maternity care, pediatrics

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Delco nurse making miracles happen in native Liberia

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CHOP earns stellar marks in annual ranking of Best Children's Hospitals

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Jefferson named among world's top 100 organizations for excellence in IT

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Hospital discharge: It’s one of the most dangerous periods for patients

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Children's Health

Lights out: Some children’s hospitals take steps to ensure a good night’s sleep

University of Pennsylvania study finds frustration in figuring out the cost of X-rays at hospitals

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Union nurses say patient safety depends on adequate staffing

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Temple's baby box program aims to help reduce infant mortality rates

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Delco woman gets $6M after mixed-up X-rays led to unnecessary surgery

Taylor Hospital

Three hospitals hope to spark a reduction in surgeries by inexperienced doctors

Health care mergers may mean higher costs for patients

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Roxborough Memorial, Thomas Jefferson University hospitals earn top marks

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Einstein study shows how most-hospitalized patients often face threat of hunger

Rise in oncologists working for hospitals spurs higher chemo costs: Study

Report: Hospital software often fails to flag unsafe drug prescriptions

Record-breaking Cooper Red Hot Gala raises more than $1.6M for Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper

Jefferson receives $20 million gift for CRISP initiative

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Rowan University and Inspira Health Network reach revised land deal

It’s not just doctors and nurses, patients need to wash their hands, too

Hahnemann could perform nation's first organ transplant from HIV-positive donors

Slowing down the ER to improve care for patients with autism

Jefferson neuroscience receives $500K gift for new Stem Cell Center

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Almost 11,000 Main Line Health employees affected in phishing scam

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Parents can spot errors that doctors miss, study finds

Children's Hospital CEO Madeline Bell joined Comcast board to 'get out of my comfort zone'

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Shore hospital notifies patients they may have been exposed to HIV

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