Jefferson Health

Ellen Jefferson Ciara

Ellen DeGeneres surprises Jefferson nurses with special message from Ciara, Russell Wilson

Tips to advocate for hospitalized family members during the COVID-19 crisis

Tips for advocating for a hospitalized loved one during COVID-19

Ciara praises Philadelphia nurses who perfected 'Level Up' dance challenge

Jefferson University Hospital nurses Ciara coronavirus

Jefferson scientists tout dual COVID-19-rabies vaccine to meet 'unprecedented' scale of pandemic

COVID-19 Rabies Vaccine

What cancer patients should know about COVID-19

Cancer Treatment Coronavirus COVID-19

Pregnant women should stay home during coronavirus pandemic, Jefferson Health recommends

Jefferson Health releases COVID-19 recommendations for pregnant women

Heart disease patients at higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications

Coronavirus Heart Health COVID-19

Volunteering in impoverished areas does not build caregiver empathy, Jefferson study finds

Past experience with poverty is not enough to build caregiver empathy

Expanded telehealth services are needed as coronavirus spreads, Jefferson doc says

Telehealth Coronavirus

Genetic testing is helping prevent cancer and changing treatment plans

FTC seeking to block Jefferson Health from acquiring Einstein Healthcare Network

FTC Einstein Jefferson

Children's Health

Premature infants are at greatest risk for developing cerebral palsy

Premature infants are at greatest risk for cerebral palsy

Philly takes 'major step forward' in opioid crisis by expanding buprenorphine access

Philly Opioid Crisis Buprenorphine

For advanced prostate cancer patients, statins offer hope of a longer life

Statins reduce mortality in prostate cancer patients

Considering a plant-based diet? Here's what to add to your grocery list

Plant-based Diet

The coronavirus outbreak has people rushing to buy face masks – but do they work?

Use it or lose it: How physical activity strengthens heart health

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

New medication may be an alternative to surgery for some women with fibroids

Jefferson, Welltower partnership aims to improve senior care

Jefferson Welltower

Managing migraines – as the Flyers' Nolan Patrick is learning – can require a 'delicate balancing act'

Scientists have yet to 'cure' cancer, but significant advancements have improved survival rates

Jefferson Health patient who lost 150 pounds encourages others to keep their New Year's resolutions

Luis Salazar Weight Loss Jefferson health

Ten defining health care achievements of the 2010s, from artificial intelligence to immunotherapy

Have a heart-healthy holiday season

Heart-healthy holidays

Jefferson, Temple sign definitive agreement for sale of Fox Chase Cancer Center

Jeff Temple Fox Chase

Jefferson to build Center City research center with $70 million gift

Jefferson Kimmel Research Center

You don't gain as much weight during the holidays as you might think

Holiday eating guide

How to know whether a clinical trial is right for you

What's all the beef with red meat? Cardiologists explain

Red Meat guidelines controversy

Sending too many DMs can leave you with 'texting thumb'

Are digestive supplements worth all the hype?

Digestive Supplements

In Honduras, Jefferson Health surgeon finds patients' determination 'astounding'

Honduras Medical Mission Trip 1

Six common cancer myths debunked

Jefferson Health, MANNA team up to deliver meals to diabetics

MANNA diabetics meals

Meet 'Sally,' Jefferson Health's new salad-dishing robot

Jefferson Health Salad Robot

Chemotherapy initiative makes cancer patients feel at home

Carroll - Jefferson health home chemotherapy treatment

What is immunotherapy anyway? What you need to know about this exciting cancer treatment

Cancer Immunotherapy 08132019

Philadelphia's best (and worst) hospitals for these four common surgeries

Pennsylvania hospitals surgery outcomes

Jefferson doc assesses medical mysteries on TNT's new 'Chasing the Cure' show

dr bon ku chasing the cure

Jefferson University agrees to buy Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Four Philadelphia health care organizations partner in hopes to save St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Children Hospital acquisition

Philly-based NeuroFlow, Jefferson Health team up on better mental health treatment

NeuroFlow app 07092019

Endurance athletes have the heart to compete on the big stage

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Mental Health Pediatricians

Children are increasingly visiting doctors for anxiety and other mental health issues, study shows

Philly Kratom Proposal

Philly may crack down on smoke shops that sell kratom and hemp products. But some say the proposal...

Ebola Outbreak Risk

Ebola poses little risk to most Americans, but people traveling to Congo should take caution,...

ACA Enrollment Costs

Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates

Rittenhouse Dentist Suspension

Patients of Rittenhouse dental clinic advised to be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C

IBX Nurse Award

Know a nurse that exceeds expectations? IBX seeks nominations for its Sunshine Award

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