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Public not highly knowledgeable about measles risks or MMR vaccine safety

Public not highly knowledgeable about measles risks or MMR vaccine safety

A recent health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that the public is less informed than it should be of measles-related risks and less certain than it used to be of the value of vaccination.

From the Annenberg Public Policy Center

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A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040
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A road map to reduce firearm harms by 2040

Three Penn faculty members are among more than 40 experts to author a report addressing the persistent challenge of gun violence and proposing solutions stemming from a JAMA Summit convened last spring.

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Penn nurse manager brings health resources to her tribal community
Sherry Caputo in front of the Lenape Tribal Grounds building.

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Penn nurse manager brings health resources to her tribal community

Outside of her day job as a nurse manager for Penn Medicine at Home, Sherry “Strong Sun Spirit” Caputo has helped bring mental health education, COVID resources, and nutrition programming to her tribal community, the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation in New Jersey.

2 min. read

Clock changes disrupt sleep, health, and well-being
A person turning back a clock superimposed over a profile of a head and day and night icons.

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Clock changes disrupt sleep, health, and well-being

Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how seasonal time changes affect the body’s internal clock, and offers tips for an easier transition.

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A PATH to hospital at home
Julia Borgesi working at a standing computer desk.

For some patients, there are advantages that go beyond the comfort and convenience of staying at home. When seeing a patient in their home setting, a member of the PATH team like Julia Borgesi (pictured) can identify potential issues that may be contributing to poor health outcomes.

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A PATH to hospital at home

An innovative Penn Medicine program shows the impact of offering certain patients acute care in the comfort of their homes instead of being admitted to the hospital.

From Penn Medicine News

2 min. read

US men are dying too frequently and too young

US men are dying too frequently and too young

A report released by Movember in partnership with Penn Nursing’s Program for Men’s Health Equity highlights a critical, preventable health crisis: The majority of male deaths in the U.S. occur prematurely, before age 75.

From Penn Nursing News

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Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project forges connections
Zachary Kosak talks with Danny at a table outdoors.

HOP faculty advisor Zachary Kosak talks with Danny about his symptoms. 

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Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project forges connections

The med students who lead Penn Medicine’s Homeless Outreach Project are connecting with people experiencing homelessness and highlighting the impact of street medicine.

From Penn Medicine News

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