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Three therapy dogs in a room at Chester County Hospital with medical personnel.

Fostering a therapy dog means welcoming strangers and petting

Foster families and therapy dogs in training learn their roles together. Studies show pet therapy in hospitals significantly decreases pain, calms breathing, and boosts mood and perceived energy levels in patients.

A postnatal nurse with a new mother in a maternity ward tending to a newborn.

An active research team brings better health care for postnatal patients

Katie Luzi Costantini and Chester County Hospital’s research department have worked out how obstetrics providers can better meet the needs of patients after giving birth and throughout the “fourth trimester.”

Penn Medicine invests in future nurses with new ASPIRE Program

Penn Medicine’s ASPIRE program will mentor Pennsylvania high schoolers with career aspirations in nursing, with remarks from Beth Smith and Colleen Mattioni of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Young children practice ballet at a barre in a ballet studio.

Building a better world, one side gig at a time

The 10th piece for this series showcases a nurse who founded a low-cost dance studio, a staffer who fosters kittens, an HR specialist who teaches high schoolers life skills, and an English professor who volunteers for his old summer camp.

Our 15 favorite stories from 2022

From interdisciplinary research and life-changing discoveries to a new University president and everything in between, this year at Penn has been one for the books.

What does the future hold for the Tanner House? Historic preservation grad students have ideas

Graduate students at the Weitzman School of Design are teaming with Weitzman’s Randall Mason to discuss ways to expand the historical significance and preserve the architecture of the Henry O. Tanner House in North Philadelphia.

A caregiver "toasting" mugs with a toddler

Five ways to give this holiday season

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.

A look back at the year in Nashville music news

The Weitzman School of Design’s PennPraxis will lead a study to see how the city of Nashville can stabilize its tumultuous live music industry.

Musician in Western hat holding a guitar

WXPN seeks Black Americana artists for Black Opry Residency

WXPN is looking for five Black Americana artists for a week-long residency this winter. The brand-new artist development program is funded by the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

Closeup of a stethoscope held up by a medical worker.

A gateway from high school to Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine’s Pathways Emerging Careers Program invites Philadelphia high school graduates to start a career with Penn Medicine with extra coaching, training, and mentoring.

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