Jefferson Health

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10 Philly-area hospitals recognized for high-quality maternity care by U.S. News & World Report

Philadelphia Orchestra music healing program expands to more than 70 U.S. hospitals

Philadelphia Orchestra hospitals program

Nursing assistant at Jefferson University Hospital killed by co-worker, police say; two officers shot

Jefferson Health shooting

Jefferson Health, Einstein finalize merger after multiyear process

Einstein Jefferson Merger Final

Jefferson Health creates $3 million initiative to address heart disease in Philly's underserved neighborhoods

Jefferson Health cardiovascular

Long-term marijuana use can cause uncontrollable vomiting – and such cases appear to be increasing

marijuana use

Jefferson Health's new mobile unit will bring cancer screenings on the road

Jefferson Mobile Cancer Screening Unit

Jefferson Health patient lost 70 pounds amid the pandemic by exercising and eating a balanced diet

Pandemic Weight Loss

Jefferson Health to fire employees who don't comply with new vaccine mandate

Jefferson Health vaccine mandate

Jefferson Health cancer patients affected by Elekta data breach

Jefferson Health data breach

Thomas Jefferson University projects to be conducted as part of first private mission to International Space Station

Jefferson Space Mission

More people need to know the signs of a stroke — especially those at high risk, Philly docs say

Stroke signs

Jefferson Health executive named first female CEO of American Cancer Society

Karen Knudsen

Newsweek ranks Penn Presbyterian, HUP among best hospitals in world

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

FTC backs off objection to Jefferson-Einstein merger in North Philly

Jefferson Einstein 2021

Maximize nutrients by adding these cost-effective foods to your diet

Healthy Foods Chickpeas

Philly Pretzel Factory CEO wondered if he'd 'never be back to normal' after monthslong COVID-19 battle

Dan DiZio Philly Pretzel Factory 2

Is it better to wear two face masks in public? Here's what the experts say

The biological clock may hold the key to better prostate cancer treatments

Circadian Rhythms Prostate Cancer

Jefferson, Einstein health network merger to move forward after federal judge dismisses lawsuit

Einstein Jefferson Judge

Jefferson Health opening COVID-19 testing center at Philadelphia International Airport

PHL COVID-19 testing

Jefferson University cutting 500 jobs as COVID-19 pandemic sacks revenue

jefferson health job cuts.jpg

Don’t put off cancer screenings delayed by COVID-19 – early detection saves lives

Mammogram Breast Cancer

'Landmark' esports venue to open inside historic Philly warehouse

philadelphia esports campus

Jefferson Health unveils plans for major Center City medical building

Jefferson Health Specialty Care Pavilion

Jefferson Health's Swab Squad are 'Everyday Heroes' on 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Swab Squad MTV VMAs

Jefferson, Temple universities partner to reduce strokes in North Philly

Philly Stroke Prevention

Why are female runners at greater risk for stress fractures? The answer may be multifold

$Stress fractures female runners$

Dual surgery boosts heart transplant chances for patients with obesity

Obesity heart transplant eligibility

Penn Medicine hospitals again named among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report

Penn Medicine best hospitals

Lane Johnson, Tim McGraw thank South Jersey health care workers for efforts fighting COVID-19

More women are choosing to delay having children until their 40s — but the choice isn't without risks

Pregnancy after 40

Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health to help improve COVID-19 response in Pennsylvania nursing homes

Penn Medicine nursing home initiative

COVID-19 testing site at Camden County College closing Friday

Camden COVID-19 Testing

'Silent' neurological damage caused by COVID-19 may lead to future health problems

Brain deficits with COVID

Former Tony Fauci trainee steering Jefferson Health through COVID-19 crisis

John Zurlo Jefferson Health

Jefferson partners with Indian biotech firm on dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine

Jefferson Vaccine Bharat

Debunking common diet myths: Going gluten-free often isn't a healthy choice

Diet Myths: Gluten-free

Coronavirus fears keeping people from Philly-area emergency rooms

Coronavirus ER Visits

Jefferson, Temple call off deal for Fox Chase Cancer Center

Fox Chase Jefferson/Temple

Statins can be the difference between life and death – but they remain underused

Jefferson students meeting demand for critical COVID-19 testing component

COVID-19 Jefferson VTM

Eagles and owner Jeffrey Lurie donate $1 million to support health care workers in Philadelphia

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