Penn Medicine

12/11/2025

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving stopped by to surprise Antonio, a talented artist and Penn Medicine home care patient who’s been through a lot lately.

The two connected over Antonio's story, shared a few laughs, and even swapped portraits. Despite the challenges Antonio has faced, he says support from his care team—and experiences like this—make a real difference in his day-to-day.

12/08/2025

Proud to partner with the Philadelphia 76ers on this impactful initiative! Learn more about the organizations we reach through Assists for Safe Communities: https://www.nba.com/sixers/community/assists-safe-communities

12/05/2025

While still in medical school, Dr. David Fajgenbaum saved his own life by repurposing an existing drug to treat his rare Castleman disease.

Now, he's using AI algorithms to find other uses for FDA-approved drugs, with the same goal in mind: providing hope and lifesaving care to patients struggling with rare conditions.

12/04/2025

12/02/2025

If you go into cardiac arrest outside the hospital, your chances of survival are less than nine percent. The Mobile CPR Project is trying to change that one pump at a time.

A collaboration between Penn Medicine and the Philadelphia 76ers, the project takes CPR and AED training on the road, with the goal of teaching everyone in Philadelphia how to save someone’s life.

“Whether it’s a rec league, a school, a nursing home, we meet the community where they're at,” said Cindy Sako, the program coordinator.

11/28/2025

When Luka Krizanac lost his hands to a severe infection at just 12 years old, he never stopped imagining a future with more independence. At 29, that hope brought him from his home in Switzerland to Penn Medicine, where Dr. L. Scott Levin performed a transformative hand transplant—Penn’s fifth.

Today, with ongoing therapy, Luka is gaining back everyday moments that many take for granted, from typing a message to sharing a meal.

11/26/2025

When Gritty says he’s dropping in… he means it. 🚁

The Philadelphia Flyers mascot joined the PENNSTAR flight crew on the helipad at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center before heading to the trauma unit to surprise our team with Flyers T-shirts and plenty of laughs.

11/25/2025

Joseph Coates has a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Less than two years ago, he was given a death sentence. But Penn Medicine's Dr. David Fajgenbaum put him back on the path to healing when he repurposed existing drugs to treat Joseph's rare disease.

Dr. Fajgenbaum has made this work his life's mission after curing his own rare disease through the same method.

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania students run a free medical clinic as part of the University City Hospitality Coalition. Every week, students and Penn Medicine providers volunteer their time to offer routine care, and sometimes specialty and dental services, to people that are uninsured or experiencing homelessness.

With help from a Penn Medicine CARES grant, the clinic also provides free medications and hygiene products

"It's a safe haven," says Daniel, a patient at the clinic. "They really look out for us."

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

Go Jason Myrtetus! Proud to be on your team.