People are largely following the coronavirus rules—but will that self-control last? Penn In the News Boston Globe People are largely following the coronavirus rules—but will that self-control last? Katherine Milkman of the Wharton School said people will eventually get used to social distancing, especially when peers are behaving similarly. “People are actually quite adaptable,” she said. “Doing a thing that’s unpleasant day in and day out gets easier over time and gets easier when we see that everyone else is doing it.” ‘If you don’t have to ride, please don’t’: SEPTA, PATCO further reduce service Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘If you don’t have to ride, please don’t’: SEPTA, PATCO further reduce service Meg Ryerson of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design commented on the continued operation of public transit systems during the pandemic. “They’re not private companies out to make money,” she said. “They operate because they’re here to provide mobility in regions. That’s really incredible, to think that their mission is to be there for you during disaster times, and there for you in the best of times, and everything in between.” Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness A new report coauthored by researchers at SP2 finds that COVID-19 could hospitalize some 21,295 people who don’t have housing, or about 4.3% of the nationwide homeless population. Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 The $1.5 billion Penn Medicine Pavilion is scheduled to open in 2021. Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 Construction crews are on the job around the clock at the new hospital on the campus of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to expedite the completion of 120 patient rooms 15 months ahead of the facility’s planned opening. Congress addresses housing crunch amid coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News The New York Times Congress addresses housing crunch amid coronavirus pandemic Research led by Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice was cited. The study found that it would cost more than $11 billion to create enough housing units to support homeless people under the current conditions. Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Penn In the News MSNBC Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Patrick J. Brennan spoke about how the Health System is dealing with the coronavirus and what’s needed to prepare for an influx of new patients. How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics David Barnes of the School of Arts and Sciences, Eugenie Birch of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and Susan Wachter of the Wharton School weighed in on how Philadelphia has historically handled epidemics, how these approaches have shaped the city over time, and what can be done now to manage COVID-19. Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward. Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines. Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care. Load More
‘If you don’t have to ride, please don’t’: SEPTA, PATCO further reduce service Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘If you don’t have to ride, please don’t’: SEPTA, PATCO further reduce service Meg Ryerson of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design commented on the continued operation of public transit systems during the pandemic. “They’re not private companies out to make money,” she said. “They operate because they’re here to provide mobility in regions. That’s really incredible, to think that their mission is to be there for you during disaster times, and there for you in the best of times, and everything in between.” Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness A new report coauthored by researchers at SP2 finds that COVID-19 could hospitalize some 21,295 people who don’t have housing, or about 4.3% of the nationwide homeless population. Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 The $1.5 billion Penn Medicine Pavilion is scheduled to open in 2021. Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 Construction crews are on the job around the clock at the new hospital on the campus of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to expedite the completion of 120 patient rooms 15 months ahead of the facility’s planned opening. Congress addresses housing crunch amid coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News The New York Times Congress addresses housing crunch amid coronavirus pandemic Research led by Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice was cited. The study found that it would cost more than $11 billion to create enough housing units to support homeless people under the current conditions. Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Penn In the News MSNBC Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Patrick J. Brennan spoke about how the Health System is dealing with the coronavirus and what’s needed to prepare for an influx of new patients. How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics David Barnes of the School of Arts and Sciences, Eugenie Birch of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and Susan Wachter of the Wharton School weighed in on how Philadelphia has historically handled epidemics, how these approaches have shaped the city over time, and what can be done now to manage COVID-19. Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward. Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines. Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care. Load More
Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness A new report coauthored by researchers at SP2 finds that COVID-19 could hospitalize some 21,295 people who don’t have housing, or about 4.3% of the nationwide homeless population.
Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 The $1.5 billion Penn Medicine Pavilion is scheduled to open in 2021. Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 Construction crews are on the job around the clock at the new hospital on the campus of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to expedite the completion of 120 patient rooms 15 months ahead of the facility’s planned opening.
Congress addresses housing crunch amid coronavirus pandemic Penn In the News The New York Times Congress addresses housing crunch amid coronavirus pandemic Research led by Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice was cited. The study found that it would cost more than $11 billion to create enough housing units to support homeless people under the current conditions. Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Penn In the News MSNBC Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Patrick J. Brennan spoke about how the Health System is dealing with the coronavirus and what’s needed to prepare for an influx of new patients. How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics David Barnes of the School of Arts and Sciences, Eugenie Birch of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and Susan Wachter of the Wharton School weighed in on how Philadelphia has historically handled epidemics, how these approaches have shaped the city over time, and what can be done now to manage COVID-19. Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward. Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines. Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care. Load More
Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Penn In the News MSNBC Chief Medical Officer at UPenn Hospital describes their situation and needs Patrick J. Brennan spoke about how the Health System is dealing with the coronavirus and what’s needed to prepare for an influx of new patients. How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics David Barnes of the School of Arts and Sciences, Eugenie Birch of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and Susan Wachter of the Wharton School weighed in on how Philadelphia has historically handled epidemics, how these approaches have shaped the city over time, and what can be done now to manage COVID-19. Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward. Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines. Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care. Load More
How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) How Philly’s neighborhoods can help us understand pandemics David Barnes of the School of Arts and Sciences, Eugenie Birch of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and Susan Wachter of the Wharton School weighed in on how Philadelphia has historically handled epidemics, how these approaches have shaped the city over time, and what can be done now to manage COVID-19. Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward. Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines. Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care.
Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward.
Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines.
Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care.