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Penn Medicine is dedicated to high-quality patient care and service, advancing medical science through research, and educating the next generation of leaders in medicine.

01/23/2026

The Clifton Center is full of doctors who bring hope and healing. But this doc brought especially big smiles--and a few tears--to some very surprised patients.

Thanks to Dr. J for making our day a little brighter.

01/23/2026

Penn Medicine patients meet The Doctor

Big news at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania!Thanks to an $8M gift from RTW Foundation, led...
01/22/2026

Big news at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania!

Thanks to an $8M gift from RTW Foundation, led by alums Roderick Wong (M’03) and Marti Speranza Wong (C’98), we’re able to take the next step in reimagining medical education with competency-based curriculum, AI & immersive tech, a pathway to entrepreneurship, and more.

On MLK Day, Penn Medicine Population Health team members volunteered at Feast of Justice in Philadelphia, helping sort a...
01/20/2026

On MLK Day, Penn Medicine Population Health team members volunteered at Feast of Justice in Philadelphia, helping sort and distribute food for families experiencing food insecurity. Several team members’ children joined as well, volunteering alongside them.
Addressing barriers such as access to nutritious food is essential to Population Health work and is deeply connected to the Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) that shape patients’ well-being long before they seek medical care.
Whether through community programs, research initiatives, or hands on service like this, Population Health teams remain committed to improving the conditions that influence health across our region.

01/19/2026

"Regardless of how high or low you get, we all have the same issues."

Penn Medicine Violence Recovery Specialist Rodney Babb recently joined Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Brian Westbrook, Young Chances Foundation, and My Brother's Keeper Cares - MBKCares for a powerful discussion on men's mental health and the realities impacting Black men and boys.

The NBA legend reflected on the importance of community and the ability to lean on others for support.

01/16/2026

CPR on a hockey stick? Only when Gritty is in town learning tips from our expert trauma team! 🏒

01/15/2026

"It felt like getting back a piece of yourself." Luka Krizanac lost his hands to an infection at 12 years old. Now 29, he traveled from his home in Switzerland to receive a life-changing hand transplant from Dr. L. Scott Levin at Penn Medicine.

Here, Luka discusses his recovery and regained independence with Dr. Levin.

01/14/2026

Lifesaving discoveries--like antibiotics--stem from the basic science research happening in labs every day. Without critical funding from the U.S. government, new problems, like antibiotic resistance, will not be addressed.

Dr. Sara Cherry explains how this can impact our ability to receive routine care.

A new gene therapy may offer pain relief without the risk of addiction, targeting only pain signals and leaving the rest...
01/13/2026

A new gene therapy may offer pain relief without the risk of addiction, targeting only pain signals and leaving the rest of the brain untouched.

“The journey from discovery to implementation is long, and this represents a strong first step,” said Michael Platt, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology.

“Speaking both as a scientist and as a family member of people affected by chronic pain, the potential to relieve suffering without fueling the opioid crisis is exciting.”

01/12/2026

A recent study from Drs. Angela DeMichele and Lewis Chodosh found that everolimus and hydroxychloroquine—two medicines already approved for other conditions—can dramatically reduce the dormant tumor cells that often cause cancer recurrence.

Penn Medicine's Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a trailblazer in the field of drug repurposing, highlights how this breakthrough serves as a powerful reminder that some of the most promising cures might already be sitting on pharmacy shelves.

01/09/2026

"It's one of the best things that Penn has to offer patients."

Penn Medicine Princeton Health's Geriatric Oncology Program is transforming cancer care for older adults, who may face different challenges during treatment than younger patients. The program offers comprehensive assessments, personalized care dashboards, and multidisciplinary support teams, all tailored to support the unique needs of senior patients.

01/08/2026

Exposure to violence can be devastating. "A lot of Black boys and men are carrying broken hearts," says Ihsan Hines, founder of My Brother's Keeper Cares - MBKCares.

He recently joined our community conversation on men's mental health alongside Brian Westbrook, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, and the Young Chances Foundation.

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