When cardiac arrest hits outside the hospital, the odds of survival are long. A Penn team aims to save lives with free trainings in Philly and beyond.
The Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program received new Pennsylvania funding to help victims rebuild their lives interrupted by violence.
A topical cream suppressed tumor growth in preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, one of the most common cancers in the world.
Drawing on tobacco control, Penn’s Center for Food and Nutrition Policy outlines a stronger framework for regulating ultra-processed foods.
A new preclinical study in mice shows that precancerous cells in the pancreas can be eliminated before they have the chance to become tumors.
Huda Y. Zoghbi, MD, is the inaugural recipient of the Nancy Lurie Marks Prize for Autism Research—the Institute’s highest honor.
A transformative $10 million gift from Cynthia King, the late Jeffery King, and Jason and Julie Borrelli launches the King Center for Lynch Syndrome.
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.
Penn medical students are forging connections with those experiencing homelessness and shining a light on the transformative power of street medicine.
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?
