Every day, the people of Penn Medicine work alongside community partners to provide compassionate care and live our commitment to service in action. These are their stories.
Penn medical students are forging connections with those experiencing homelessness and shining a light on the transformative power of street medicine.
In Lancaster County, ChildProtect community clinics have provided free vaccines against preventable diseases for 30 years—with an added dose of trust.
The use of medicines to address mental health or behavioral conditions climbed from 2001 until 2020, analysis showed, but the increase has led to safety concerns.
Even before she experienced cancer herself, Deborah Burnham, PhD, had a knack for “magical” prompts to help cancer patients write through their illness.
A program where cancer patients can get free mental health care addresses an underrecognized need: that cancer’s deepest wounds are often not physical.
The Abramson Cancer Center’s legacy of holistic care is the foundation for cancer care and research that aims to become a model for the world.
Potential sleep solutions like “pink noise” & other ambient noises worsened sleep quality, while earplugs protected sleep, in a study on the effects of aircraft noise on sleep.
Located at Boys & Girls Club of Chester, the community refrigerator and accompanying pantry contributes to ongoing efforts to address food insecurity.
At the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, patients experiencing food insecurity have access to fresh food to support their health and recovery.
For five years, Penn Medicine’s Social Needs Response Team has connected patients to vital support foundational to good health.
A Penn-grown program offers low-income patients extra support after a hospital stay—with virtual teams knitting together a safety net to reduce readmissions.
A new study finds that loss of the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy is linked to higher mortality rates among older adults.
A first-of-its kind center provides support for under- and uninsured patients to receive surgical treatment before it becomes an emergency.
Now at Chester County Hospital, former Crozer residents are sustaining their primary care lifeline for 25,000 patients in the community.
A global partnership between Doylestown Health’s Albert Ruenes, MD, and Senegal’s Serigne Gueye, MD, is transforming urologic care across West Africa.
Deeply Rooted has planted over 1,000 trees, greened over 1,000 vacant lots, and funded 79 community grants. It is growing partnerships with local schools.
Seven CAREs Community Champions were recently honored for extraordinary service.
An accessible grief garden will welcome more visitors to process and heal, thanks to a CAREs grant award.
Catherine Hagele found Dragon Boat racing to build community and strength after cancer treatment—embodying the power of exercise for survivorship.
Penn Medicine is addressing sources of mistrust, bias, and racial inequity for pregnant patients, to ensure lifelong health in growing families.
Technologies and other touchpoints help Penn Medicine to connect more with birthing parents in the critical postpartum period to ensure good health.
People connect with the health care system more often during pregnancy than at other times. Why not build upon that momentum to make health more equitable?
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