Congratulations to Nobel Prize Laureates Katalin Karikó, PhD, and Drew Weissman, MD, PhD! Penn Medicine scientists Dr. Karikó and Dr. Weissman have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their development of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The Nobel Prize is awarded to those whose contributions “have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Rarely has the work of an honoree had such an immediate relevance to so many. We are so proud of these scientists and their groundbreaking discoveries, which have not only met the challenge of a global pandemic, but will have a profound impact on the treatment and prevention of many other diseases in the decades to come. Together, Dr. Karikó and Dr. Weissman have been recognized with multiple national and international commendations, including the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, the Breakthrough Prize, the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research, the VinFuture Grand Prize, and the Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6040uJxMq
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Penn Medicine’s mission is to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence. Penn Medicine includes six acute-care hospitals and hundreds of outpatient centers throughout the region. Our hospitals include The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Health and Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Penn Medicine has been named #6 on Forbes Magazine’s annual “Best Employers in America” list ranking large employers across the nation, up from #7 in 2017. Penn Medicine has also been named #2 on Forbes Magazine's first-ever "Best Employers for Women" list in 2018. Honors include #1 in the Region and top Health Care employer. Stay connected at: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news
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Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is making older homes safer through Lead-Free Families, a program committing $50 million to ensure community-wide lead hazard identification, remediation, and support services. The program recently surpassed 500 homes made lead-safe in Lancaster County, a milestone achieved within three years of the ten-year initiative. This effort is crucial as the region grapples with one of Pennsylvania's highest rates of elevated blood lead levels, posing a serious health risk to children. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6042ioAeY
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Penn Presbyterian Chief Human Resources Officer Kenya Pitt knows firsthand how life-changing it can be to have someone believe in you. That lesson is never far from her mind as she envisions possibilities for the hospital’s employees—present and future—from her monthly wellness rounds to a new pipeline program for recent Philadelphia high school graduates. “I’ve faced a lot of adversity, as have many other people, and it’s shaped me to be a person of compassion,” she said. “You never know what battle someone’s dealing with.” http://spr.ly/6044i9Xrr
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HealthWorks clinics are Penn Medicine-staffed offices that partner with local employers to provide primary care at on-site or near-site membership-based practices, with patient employers covering majority of the membership fees. Employees benefit from the model because it provides them with health care at or near their workplace and saves the employer money by lessening their amount of insurance claims. "We focus on what's best for the employee and employer, and when needed we coordinate for the patient specialty services like screenings, diagnostic testing, cardiology and oncology,” said Keith Fox, director of employee relations and strategic growth for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. http://spr.ly/6042iEV5C
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Congratulations to both Francis Doran, BSN, RN and Jasmine Hudson, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC on this well-deserved recognition. Your commitment to caring for your community with the same devotion you show your patients is truly inspiring.
We're excited to announce the three Sunshine Award winners of our sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign! These shining stars have gone above and beyond in their commitment to patient care and community service. ☀️ Allison Denman MS, RN, BSN, SANE-A: A clinical director at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center advocating for survivor rights and transforming forensic nursing. ☀️ Francis Doran, BSN, RN: A cardiac ICU nurse at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System and a volunteer with The Kensington Project, providing essential care and compassion to people experiencing homelessness in our community. ☀️ Jasmine Hudson, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC: A member of Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System’s Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, improving patient transitions and health outcomes through innovative community initiatives. Thank you for all that you do for your patients, their families, and your communities every day. #CelebrateCaring ibxsocial.com/3xUWuRx
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"I had naively expected the patient to ultimately accede to provider recommendations ... But trust is to meet a patient halfway, to walk alongside them, and to encourage them forward while never abandoning them,” writes medical student Ella Eisinger, a winner in this year’s American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation’s Building Trust Essay Contest. Her essay highlights how treating an older patient with complex medical concerns taught her important lessons in building patient trust, and “the power of a clinician’s authentic care to guide a patient toward a decision that will benefit their health." http://spr.ly/60449lEqK
A medical student learns the meaning of patient trust
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Penn Medicine researchers are helping to craft guidelines for using psychedelic drugs in psychiatric and oncologic care settings. We asked them about the clinical benefits, as well as the pitfalls and potential ethical concerns. “The medicines, themselves, can help with treatment but also help us understand the brain and how to pursue treatment through new mechanisms,” said Dominic Sisti, PhD, an associate professor of Medical Ethics & Health Policy. “It’s exciting that we’ve taken the first steps to put an infrastructure together for that work.” http://spr.ly/60459OuI5
Charting a new frontier with psychedelic drugs
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The waiting room at Penn Sports Medicine can be quite the scene. From amateurs and pros to fuzzy orange mascots, we provide the same exceptional care so patients can get back to doing what they love most. Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia Union US Squash Be sure to follow us and turn on notifications to stay up-to-date on the latest from Penn Medicine.
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Dubbed the "quarterbacks of inpatient care", hospitalists are physicians who specialize in providing care exclusively within the hospital environment. Last summer, we elevated Hospital Medicine to its own division, recognizing its crucial contribution to high quality patient care and overall hospital operations. “We often say the hospital is our second patient,” said the division’s inaugural chief, S. Ryan Greysen, MD. “When the hospital is functioning well, the patients get the best care.” http://spr.ly/6047gPWJV
Quarterbacks of inpatient care
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How do you count the impact of research? Sometimes a discovery in a lab sounds exciting to researchers, but it’s a long way from treating or curing a disease. We've spent years focusing on helping researchers move their discoveries along the pathway to becoming real medicines whenever possible—and we are now counting exactly how many times that has happened. Every approved treatment added to our official count is carefully vetted, so we can stand behind the fact that Penn Medicine research was essential to bringing new treatments to patients who need them. http://spr.ly/6048gP5oM
A new measure of research impact
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