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Penn Vet’s Wildlife Futures seek to unravel the mystery of the disappearing barn owl

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Driving harm reduction

Driving harm reduction

Penn Nursing’s Harm Reduction working group has mobilized to write policy briefs about pressing issues related to harm reduction, and made connections to those tracking relevant policy at the local and state levels.

Penn Nursing’s Summer Innovation Institute 2026

Penn Nursing’s Summer Innovation Institute 2026

In June, Penn’s School of Nursing hosted innovators, educators, clinicians, and healthcare leaders at Tangen Hall for the annual Summer Innovation Institute, an immersive weeklong program focused on Human-Centered Design, co-creation, and advancing health equity.

AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care
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AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care

A new paper from Penn’s School of Nursing explores the potential benefits and challenges involved in the AI automation of the clinical nursing space.

Hoag Levins

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Nursing education that crosses borders

Nursing education that crosses borders

Every summer, Penn Nursing students take their education across oceans and cultures, stepping into real-world care experiences that expand their skills.

Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men’s well-being

Understanding the health paradox: The factors influencing white men’s well-being

While social and economic factors are often viewed as primary drivers of health, a new Penn Nursing analysis suggests that the relationship between societal position and physical well-being is more complex than previously understood.

From Penn Nursing News

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AI and healthcare innovation: Design with us, not just for us

AI and healthcare innovation: Design with us, not just for us

In May, Penn Washington partnered with the Penn Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Healthy Aging and Penn Nursing to examine the use of Artificial Intelligence tools to support aging and improve the quality of life of older adults and their families, including persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Path to Penn Nursing with Casey Benchimol

Path to Penn Nursing with Casey Benchimol

Casey Benchimol, a nurse practitioner at the Mazzoni Center and lecturer in Penn Nursing, highlights her early interest in labor and delivery, postpartum care, and reproductive health with a focus on LGBTQIA+ health.