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02/20/2026

02/19/2026

Pam Fisher’s care team reassured her that her breast cancer was highly treatable—stage 1, hormone-receptor-positive, invasive ductal carcinoma—and she focused on getting through the treatment plan. But after her treatment, she was unable to find explanations for the feelings she was struggling with. Why did she get breast cancer? What if it comes back? Negative thoughts overcame her, and she felt guilty for not managing her illness as well as she thought she should.

“Cancer didn’t just attack the body. It really unsteadied me,” Fisher said. “It was the first time in my life that I didn’t have the answers or couldn’t find the answers by reading or researching.”

During an appointment with her oncologist, Dr. Ramy Sedhom, he brought in psychologist Kara Buda from the Psychosocial Oncology Clinic at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. They then met for several sessions to explore and reframe Pam’s distressing thoughts and identify what mattered most in her life.

It was "the ease, convenience, and the in-the-moment response of Dr. Sedhom being able to go next door to get Dr. Buda and not have to refer me,” Fisher said. Otherwise, “I probably would not have taken the steps to properly heal from this life-changing experience."

02/17/2026

It’s a big year for Philly and a big year for Penn Medicine! We’re marking 275 years of Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH), founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re turning the historic Pine Building into a museum featuring 8 unique galleries that will illustrate untold stories about PAH’s role in the history of modern medicine.

We gave Stephanie Stahl of CBS Philadelphia a sneak peek of what visitors can expect when doors open this May.

02/16/2026

Thanks for stopping by, Stephanie Stahl! Excited to celebrate 275 years of Pennsylvania Hospital with our new museum opening this spring.

Learn more: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/americas-oldest-hospital-becomes-philadelphias-newest-museum

02/13/2026

Meet Dr. Renee and Dr. Robert Sangrigoli, cardiologists at Penn Medicine Doylestown Health and a married couple of 32 years. From medical school classmates to practicing side-by-side for decades, their partnership has allowed them to care for generations of families across the region.

By blending their expertise in electrophysiology and heart failure with a seamless personal connection, they bring a unique, collaborative dynamic to every patient they serve.

“We successfully blend our professional collaboration with a fulfilling personal life,” they share. “We wouldn't change a thing.”

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating a love story built on a shared purpose.

02/12/2026

The Winter Olympics are all about big air and high impact—but sometimes the landing doesn't go as planned.

Commonly mistaken for a simple ankle sprain, a lateral process of the talus fracture is so frequent in the sport it’s known as "Snowboarder’s Fracture." Dr. Samir Mehta explains how this specific injury occurs and why an accurate diagnosis is vital for getting back to the halfpipe.

02/11/2026

As we watch the world’s elite athletes push their limits at the Winter Olympics, the risk of high-impact injuries is always part of the story. One of the most complex is the tibial plateau fracture.

Chief of Ortho Trauma Dr. Samir Mehta is breaking down exactly what happens during this type of injury and why precision in recovery is just as important as the initial repair.

02/10/2026

Ever wondered what the inside of a PENNSTAR chopper looks like?

Step inside our mobile ICU. This isn’t just a helicopter—it’s a high-tech lifeline, bringing world-class care to patients across the region when every second counts.

02/09/2026

Think your sound machine is helping you rest? Think again. 🛑🔊

New research led by Dr. Mathias Basner suggests that "pink noise" might actually be doing more harm than good. While it helps you drift off, it can cause a notable dip in REM sleep—the critical stage for memory, mood, and brain development.

02/08/2026

Whether you're a recreational skiier or competing in Milano Cortina, accidents can happen on the slopes.

Chief of Ortho Trauma Dr. Samir Mehta explains what causes a boot top fracture and how his team at Penn Medicine repairs the injury.

02/06/2026

Big wins for the future of medicine! 🏆

Four Penn Medicine studies have been named among the Clinical Research Forum’s Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards.

From a trailblazing CRISPR treatment for a rare genetic disease to groundbreaking work on preventing breast cancer recurrence, our researchers are turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. These discoveries represent the very best of federally-funded science in action.

Congratulations to our dedicated faculty on this incredible national recognition!