Several Philly hospitals add palliative care to their emergency departments

In adding doctors who specialize in that area of medicine — which focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients all disease stages, including those undergoing treatment for curable illnesses and those living with chronic diseases — to emergency departments, the hospitals hope to make care more manageable for patients, and ease the cost burden on the entire health system.

Parasite may be creeping into blood supply

Donors are now being tested for a parasite called Babesia, which carries Lyme disease, due to 11 death incidents that were caused by this deadly disease.

NOCC Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer

NOCC is the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. This is the 13th annual run/walk to support the cause. Registration begins at 7:15 am. The run/walk begins at 8:45 am.

The importance in Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the human body. Vitamin D helps an individual stay healthy and aids in absorption of other nutrients, which may also help with cardiovascular conditions.

Gut bacteria picky about what we eat, researchers say

University of Pennsylvania scientists reported Thursday that long-term diet is connected to what kind of bacteria live inside the gut.

Athletes link to visual problems and concussions

Researchers at Penn have discovered that most senior athletes have mild concussions due to a visual exam performed. This research can help aid medical professionals in determining which athletes need to come out of games after a hit to the head.

Problems found at the Red Cross by the FDA

Due to understaffing and ineffective management, the FDA is working with the Red Cross to make certain that they provide the safest blood supplies.

A Free Annual Health Expo at Methodist Hospital

Enjoy free health screenings, consultations, family activities and food at the Annual Health Expo. In addition, uninsured and underinsured women can register to receive free mammograms.
Date and Time:

September 24, 2011
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location:
Methodist Hospital
2301 South Broad Street
Broad Street Entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Registration Info:
Please call 215-952-9169 to register for mammograms only.

Free Prostate Screenings at Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson urologists will be conducting free prostate screenings. Screenings include a blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA), testosterone and cholesterol, and a digital rectal exam.

Genetic Link to Mesothelioma Discovered

Researchers say that genetics plays a role in who gets this deadly disease that causes cancer.