Department of Public Welfare plans to improve current system
Wednesday, Department of Public Welfare Secretary nominee, Gary Alexander met with the Senate Appropriations Committee to discuss and evaluate the Department’s plan to manage services for the poor, elderly and disabled.
Suburban Philadelphia counties ranked among state’s healthiest
Both Bucks and Montogomery counties were ranked among the top 10 healthiest places to live in Pennsylvania, according to the 2011 County Health Rankings.
The Women’s Board Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Maternity Committee of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals’ Women’s Board invites you to put away your winter hats and gloves and enjoy a day of fashion and dining to benefit Jefferson patients.
Tackling Women’s Urinary Problems
Many women experience urinary problems at some point in their lives. Join Jefferson as we discuss the various common urinary problems that women face.
Penn Medicine Women’s Health Leadership
Today, Penn Medicine Women’s Health Leadership Council will be sponsoring a Ladies Night Out that will focus on women’s health.
Philadelphia hospitals receive strong national rankings
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) received top ranking for the Philadelphia area.
Doctors trained to work with teen patients
Teen patients face a number of physical and mental health issues at such a crucial time and now government agencies and medical associations are developing and encouraging primary care doctors to find ways to better treat adolescents.
UPMC leads in number of lung transplants
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is leading in the number of lung transplants in the nation for the last four years.
Gov. Corbett push healthcare programs to tough choices
Gov. Corbett’s proposed budget cuts for healthcare programs could force a number of hospitals and non-profits to lay off workers and cut programs.
Statewide decline in organ donations
Despite the increase in awareness about organ transplantation and donations, the past four years have shown that the number of donors has dropped in all states including in Pennsylvania.