First COVID-19 vaccines arrive at Penn Medicine Eric Young (left), an Emergency Department nurse at Pennsylvania Hospital, after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Dec. 17. (Image: Dan Burke) First COVID-19 vaccines arrive at Penn Medicine By week’s end, the health system expects to receive about 9,275 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for its frontline teams.
Gun injuries in the U.S. each day number 329—for every death, two survive Gun injuries in the U.S. each day number 329—for every death, two survive Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine examine trends in fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries to inform prevention strategies.
Project Quaker testing program key to a safe campus reopening Project Quaker testing program key to a safe campus reopening Developed in partnership with Penn Medicine, the program aims to conduct 40,000 COVID-19 tests each week and will support ongoing plans to bring students back to campus this spring.
Home health care improves COVID-19 outcomes Home health care improves COVID-19 outcomes Survivors of COVID-19 often have health ramifications from their illness and hospital stay, and until now, no data has been available on the outcomes of COVID-19 patients discharged home after hospitalization and their recovery needs.
How health systems can build a culture of anti-racism nocred How health systems can build a culture of anti-racism A trio of Black academicians at Penn Medicine discuss how health systems can use their power, might, and resources to foster racial equality in health systems and communities.
The best books for young readers of 2020 The best books for young readers of 2020 The sixth annual list of books, chosen by Penn GSE’s Humanizing Stories team, highlights stories of love, joy, loss, strength, and resilience.
By the Numbers: The FY20 climate and sustainability annual report By the Numbers By the Numbers: The FY20 climate and sustainability annual report Highlights from the report show progress on reducing carbon emissions, expanding sustainable transit, and increasing academic outreach.
Women and minorities value, perceive, and experience professionalism differently Women and minorities value, perceive, and experience professionalism differently A new Penn Medicine study finds marginalized groups of people value professionalism more—and are more likely to leave a job at an institution due to issues of professionalism—compared to their white, male counterparts.
Alumni group strives for ‘strength in diversity’ Michael Barrett and Patricia Martin serve as cochairs of the James Brister Society and as Penn Trustees. (Image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) Alumni group strives for ‘strength in diversity’ For the alumni volunteer leaders with the James Brister Society, the mission to improve campus for people of color continues.
Penn scholars record lectures for AP students Penn scholars record lectures for AP students Lecturers and staff contributed video lectures that aid AP students in their ongoing studies during the pandemic.