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Interested in organ transplant? Join our free zoom session tomorrow for Blue and Green Day to hear patient stories and learn more about the process.

If you're wondering why there is concern over the J&J vaccine, you're not alone. We spoke with an expert to help answer some of the most common questions people have asked.

Join neurosurgeons from Jefferson Health’s Vickie and Jack Institute for Neuroscience as they discuss back pain, spine conditions, new treatments including minimally invasive surgery, and the latest research. They’ll speak to the need to not delay treatment during the Covid-19 pandemic and take your questions. More information: https://fal.cn/3eGQ8

It is easy to look towards your newest lifestyle change as the reason for increased UTIs or yeast infections, but your exercise bike is not the culprit according to Dr. Paul Nyirjesy, co-director of the Jefferson Vulvovaginal Health Center. https://fal.cn/3eCfe

We met with four individuals who brought especially creative projects to Jefferson Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, including artists who discovered new talents and patients who gave back to their care teams in creative ways. Listen to their stories in the newest episode of The Health Nexus Podcast: https://fal.cn/3eBx6

Congrats to Salema Davis, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse on the B6 Unit, winner of Jefferson Methodist Hospital's latest DAISY Award! A peer nominated Salema for the care, compassion and respect she displayed when caring for a homeless and disadvantaged patient. Salema worked with the patient to promote, maintain, and restore the patient's health and dignity with the help and expertise of the interprofessional team.

Chief surgery resident Ellen Caparosa and attending surgeon Renee Tholey working together recently while both 35+ weeks pregnant. #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninsurgery : @KarenChojnacki/Twitter

It was the most selfless thing anyone could do for another person, says Erin Francis. She’s my hero. From the moment Breanna Sipple saw a social media post about a woman who needed a kidney, she felt a special connection. That connection led both women into the operating room at the Jefferson Nicoletti Kidney Transplant Center in 2017. When they emerged, Breanna had donated one of her kidneys to Erin. Since then, they've been raising awareness about organ donation through Team BeMore. Yesterday, the friends appeared on The Ellen Show, and they received $20,000 to keep spreading the word!

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted our lives in more ways than we can count, but it shouldn't get in the way of wellness. Join us as we hear from a panel of experts on how women can keep up on your health and well-being. For more info and to register: https://fal.cn/3b50E

"Dr. Bruce Meyer, President of Jefferson Health, was interviewed by 6abc Action News today to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and why it's important that you don't delay your care. Watch the full interview below.

A revolutionary approach for patients with cancer who require radiation therapy is being installed at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health. The MRI Linac is able to continuously see and track the movement of tumors and internal organs simultaneously with radiation therapy delivery, which in turn allows a tighter margin around the tumor, sparing the surrounding normal tissues from unnecessary radiation. This revolutionary piece of technology was delivered over the weekend by crane!

Dr. Karolynn Echols shares how her experience as a Black woman in America shapes her allyship with patients, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. Read the Q&A: https://fal.cn/3aZiH

"I don't see it as going above and beyond. For me, it's just being able to help people." ER nurse Jennifer Gil was featured on 6abc Action News on Emergency Nurses Day, and we couldn't be more proud

Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered virtual Grand Rounds with us today on #COVID19. At the end of the talk, Dr. Gregory Kane, the Jane and Leonard Korman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine, presented Dr. Fauci with the Courage to Heal Award. He responded: We know Philadelphia had a significant burden of disease, and the real heroes in all of this are the healthcare workers and the frontline people out there every day gutting it out.

It's Emergency Nurses Day! Our emergency nurses are ready to provide compassionate, leading-edge care 24/7whenever you need them. #ENWeek

With the Pennsylvania voter-registration deadline less than a week away, find all you need to know right here.

The big day is here: Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital is open and ready to improve lives. For a preview of the benefits this leading-edge, comprehensive cancer facility will provide to patients in Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, we spoke to Dr. Avnish Bhatia, Clinical Director of Medical Oncology at Torresdale.

A family medicine physician talks redefining trick-or-treat, safe alternatives and shares how she plans on celebrating with her own child.