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January 10 , 2019
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Thomas Jefferson University & Temple University Enter Exclusive Negotiations
Two of Philadelphia’s leading academic and healthcare organizations have signed an agreement that creates an exclusive 90-day window within which to consider and negotiate the acquisition and conduct due diligence by Jefferson of the Fox Chase Cancer Center.Read More
November 30 , 2018
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Jefferson Health Welcomes Austin Chiang, MD, MPH, as Chief Medical Social Media Officer
Dr. Chiang's digital presence and innovative approach will allow him to serve as a key liaison between clinicians, medical students and residents to educate them on effective usage of social media, and amplify key organizational messages across medical communities.Read More
November 29 , 2018
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Jefferson Announces Raise of Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for Employees & Wage Adjustments in January 2019
This pay increase applies to all 14 hospitals, including Magee Rehab, as well as Thomas Jefferson University, and will benefit more than 1,800 current employees.Read More
November 20 , 2018
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In Heart Failure, a Stronger Heart Could Spell Worse Symptoms
Patients with stronger-pumping hearts have as many physical and cognitive impairments as those with weaker hearts, suggesting the need for better treatment.Read More
November 08 , 2018
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Jefferson Health Hospitals Earn Passing Grades for Patient Safety from Leapfrog
Five Jefferson Health hospitals were assigned “A” grades in patient safety for Fall 2018.Read More
October 31 , 2018
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Is it Brain Infection or Cancer? A New Rapid Test Could Hold the Answer
A diagnostic test based on cytokine profile could help distinguish between infection and other diseases.Read More
October 23 , 2018
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RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles in Atlantic City to Benefit Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health
Jefferson Health brings RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles, to Atlantic City for a ticketed event that will donate 100% of the proceeds to Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health.Read More
October 22 , 2018
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Jefferson Mourns Beloved Surgeon, Dr. Richard H. Rothman
Dr. Richard Rothman, 81, has died. He leaves behind thousands of doctors and patients who have been positively affected by his passion for orthopedics.Read More
October 11 , 2018
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Lassa Fever Vaccine Shows Promise and Reveals New Test for Immunity
A new Lassa fever and rabies vaccine shows lasting immunity and suggests a new way to test for protection.Read More
October 09 , 2018
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Seizures Begin with a Muffle
Contrary to long-held assumptions, researchers find that some seizures start after a burst from neurons that inhibit brain activity.Read More