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Volunteer Opportunities For Physicians
National Volunteer Week presents a wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight on the value of volunteering across different sectors, particularly in the field of medicine. Doctors, equipped with their specialized expertise have the power to create a meaningful...
2024 National Minority Health Month
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services April is National Minority Health Month! This annual observance builds awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and...
Rush Memorial’s Virtual ICU Shows Promising Results
Source: Healthcare IT News Written By: Bill Siwicki Photo: Rush Memorial Hospital Not too long ago, Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana, did not have the capability to staff an ICU 24/7. Physicians and nurses were only able to provide ICU care on a...
Med Student Raises Awareness of Organ Donation Through Education
Source: Nevada Today About 100 University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) medical and physician assistant students listened quietly while Starla Cassani told them about the hours after her 14-month-old son, Colby, drowned in 1993. During the tragic and...
Tampa General Restores Arm Movement to Stroke Victims With New Device
Source: Tampa Bay Times Written By Christopher O'Donnell Image By Tampa General Hospital TAMPA — The pain roused Randy Jackson from his sleep. He tried to sit up but was too dizzy. His face was numb. The Tampa resident had suffered mild strokes before but this one in...
New Dean of Medicine Increasing Diversity to Improve Health Outcomes
Source: Whyy.org Written By Stephen Williams Image By Kimberly Paynter/WHYY Growing up in East Africa, only the “rich and powerful” could afford health care, according to the new dean at Jefferson University Medical School — but Dr. Said Ibrahim, a native of...
3D Printing Is Changing The Medical Field
Source: DocWireNews In the last few years, 3D printing technology has taken the world by storm, revolutionizing practices in every field from teaching to astrophysics. The medical world has seen many benefits as 3D printing becomes less expensive and more accessible...
Historical Women Physicians
Source: Yale School Of Medicine As we celebrate Women's History Month in March, it's important to recognize the pivotal role that women have played in the field of medicine. From ancient midwives to modern Nobel Prize winners, these remarkable women have made...
Physicians Learning Through Diversity
A diverse healthcare system not only benefits patients and Physicians but also plays a crucial role in promoting health equity and improving overall healthcare outcomes. By having a range of healthcare providers from different backgrounds, patients can receive...
Survey Reports Healthcare Discrimination for Patients and Staff
Source: American Hospital Association About half of U.S. health care workers have witnessed racial discrimination against patients and say discrimination against patients is a crisis or major problem, according to a survey released Feb. 15 by the...
Building a more diverse health care workforce across the Delaware Valley
Source: Penn Medicine News Written By: Jonathan B. Waller Iris Reyes, MD, helps to open doors for new generations of physicians from populations historically underrepresented in medicine (URiM) to reach successful and impactful careers in medicine. Reyes, a professor...
Applying an Equity Approach to Cardiovascular Health
Source: CDC Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Despite advances in clinical care and treatment, stark inequities in cardiovascular risk factors [PDF – 561 KB] and outcomes persist by race and...
29 Black Innovators And Scientists Who Shaped Our Future
Source: Intelligent Living Black History Month, observed annually in February, is dedicated to recognize and honor the profound contributions, rich culture, and historical accomplishments of African Americans around the globe. It is a time to reflect on the...
Penn Medicine Achieves First Successful External Liver Perfusion Using a Porcine Liver, Pointing to a Potential Bridge-to-Transplant Approach
Source: Penn Medicine News News Release- January 18, 2024 PHILADELPHIA— Across the country, more than 10,000 patients are waiting for liver transplants, and some patients run out of time waiting for a new organ. Initial results from a research study at the...
Doctors Using Social Media To Advance Medicine
Source: UC SanDiego By: Mika Ono Ever wonder what your doctor is doing on social media? A new study published in JAMA led by John W. Ayers, Ph.D., from the Qualcomm Institute within the University of California San Diego, finds some physicians are...