Medication access for opioid use disorder lower among those in criminal justice system Medication access for opioid use disorder lower among those in criminal justice system Penn Medicine research finds Medicaid expansion helps increase access to medications for opioid use disorder, but limitations exist to broadening access.
How Penn is handling COVID vaccinations How Penn is handling COVID vaccinations Jack Heuer, vice president of the Division of Human Resources, details Penn’s process and planning.
Living in a majority-Black neighborhood linked to severe maternal morbidity Living in a majority-Black neighborhood linked to severe maternal morbidity Penn Medicine researchers studied the association between neighborhood-level risk factors and poor maternal health outcomes in Philadelphia between 2010 and 2017.
The White House issues its first-ever proclamation on Black maternal health Penn In the News The New York Times The White House issues its first-ever proclamation on Black maternal health Elizabeth Howell of the Perelman School of Medicine said that severe maternal morbidity, in which women experience severe complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, impacts more than 50,000 U.S. women each year. “Similar to maternal mortality, Black and brown women have elevated rates of maternal morbidity,” she said. An approach to COVID-19 vaccination equity for Black neighborhoods Iris Reyes, a professor of clinical emergency medicine, vaccinates a Philadelphian at a West Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine clinic. (Image: Penn Medicine News) An approach to COVID-19 vaccination equity for Black neighborhoods A new paper centers racial equity and address the structural barriers that have prevented Black and other underrepresented minority communities from being vaccinated against COVID-19 at equitable rates. Study reveals alarming trend in US death rates since 2000 Penn In the News The Guardian Study reveals alarming trend in US death rates since 2000 Samuel Preston of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about rising mortality rates in the U.S. over the last two decades. Preston and his colleagues attribute the shift in part to this country’s lack of a universal health care system. Biden, public health officials face crossroads on COVID-19 Penn In the News Boston Globe Biden, public health officials face crossroads on COVID-19 Aaron Richterman of the Perelman School of Medicine said promoting how effective COVID-19 vaccines actually are would help convince more people to get vaccinated. “Nothing is ever 100 percent, but these are as effective as any vaccine that’s ever been tested,” he said. “That’s how I would frame that.” Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Penn In the News Al Día Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Dean Antonia Villarruel of the School of Nursing is the newest chair of the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health program. “The Culture of Health Program is well-positioned to build and strengthen the evidence base to address structural racism. This work will be accomplished together with communities and the multiple private- and public-sectors that intersect to promote health,” she said. In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide Vaccinators in Arequipa reported feeling safer within the booths compare to using only PPE. During a pandemic, reduced workforce meant hiring nonmedical personnel to perform vaccinations, so PPE protocols were harder to follow. (Image: Penn Medicine News) In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide A team of workers in Peru, led by Penn Medicine’s Ricardo Castillo-Neyra, led a two-month rabies vaccination campaign. Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Penn In the News Boston Globe Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Andy Tan of the Annenberg School for Communication and Shaleen Title of Ohio State University expressed concerns about tobacco companies’ involvement in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. “The tragic public health consequences of cigarettes were exacerbated through sustained profit-driven predatory marketing practices and deregulatory efforts,” they wrote. “Instead of repeating that history, federal policy makers should work with tobacco control and state-level marijuana experts to prevent Big Tobacco 2.0.” Load More
An approach to COVID-19 vaccination equity for Black neighborhoods Iris Reyes, a professor of clinical emergency medicine, vaccinates a Philadelphian at a West Philadelphia COVID-19 vaccine clinic. (Image: Penn Medicine News) An approach to COVID-19 vaccination equity for Black neighborhoods A new paper centers racial equity and address the structural barriers that have prevented Black and other underrepresented minority communities from being vaccinated against COVID-19 at equitable rates.
Study reveals alarming trend in US death rates since 2000 Penn In the News The Guardian Study reveals alarming trend in US death rates since 2000 Samuel Preston of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about rising mortality rates in the U.S. over the last two decades. Preston and his colleagues attribute the shift in part to this country’s lack of a universal health care system. Biden, public health officials face crossroads on COVID-19 Penn In the News Boston Globe Biden, public health officials face crossroads on COVID-19 Aaron Richterman of the Perelman School of Medicine said promoting how effective COVID-19 vaccines actually are would help convince more people to get vaccinated. “Nothing is ever 100 percent, but these are as effective as any vaccine that’s ever been tested,” he said. “That’s how I would frame that.” Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Penn In the News Al Día Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Dean Antonia Villarruel of the School of Nursing is the newest chair of the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health program. “The Culture of Health Program is well-positioned to build and strengthen the evidence base to address structural racism. This work will be accomplished together with communities and the multiple private- and public-sectors that intersect to promote health,” she said. In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide Vaccinators in Arequipa reported feeling safer within the booths compare to using only PPE. During a pandemic, reduced workforce meant hiring nonmedical personnel to perform vaccinations, so PPE protocols were harder to follow. (Image: Penn Medicine News) In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide A team of workers in Peru, led by Penn Medicine’s Ricardo Castillo-Neyra, led a two-month rabies vaccination campaign. Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Penn In the News Boston Globe Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Andy Tan of the Annenberg School for Communication and Shaleen Title of Ohio State University expressed concerns about tobacco companies’ involvement in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. “The tragic public health consequences of cigarettes were exacerbated through sustained profit-driven predatory marketing practices and deregulatory efforts,” they wrote. “Instead of repeating that history, federal policy makers should work with tobacco control and state-level marijuana experts to prevent Big Tobacco 2.0.” Load More
Biden, public health officials face crossroads on COVID-19 Penn In the News Boston Globe Biden, public health officials face crossroads on COVID-19 Aaron Richterman of the Perelman School of Medicine said promoting how effective COVID-19 vaccines actually are would help convince more people to get vaccinated. “Nothing is ever 100 percent, but these are as effective as any vaccine that’s ever been tested,” he said. “That’s how I would frame that.” Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Penn In the News Al Día Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Dean Antonia Villarruel of the School of Nursing is the newest chair of the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health program. “The Culture of Health Program is well-positioned to build and strengthen the evidence base to address structural racism. This work will be accomplished together with communities and the multiple private- and public-sectors that intersect to promote health,” she said. In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide Vaccinators in Arequipa reported feeling safer within the booths compare to using only PPE. During a pandemic, reduced workforce meant hiring nonmedical personnel to perform vaccinations, so PPE protocols were harder to follow. (Image: Penn Medicine News) In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide A team of workers in Peru, led by Penn Medicine’s Ricardo Castillo-Neyra, led a two-month rabies vaccination campaign. Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Penn In the News Boston Globe Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Andy Tan of the Annenberg School for Communication and Shaleen Title of Ohio State University expressed concerns about tobacco companies’ involvement in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. “The tragic public health consequences of cigarettes were exacerbated through sustained profit-driven predatory marketing practices and deregulatory efforts,” they wrote. “Instead of repeating that history, federal policy makers should work with tobacco control and state-level marijuana experts to prevent Big Tobacco 2.0.” Load More
Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Penn In the News Al Día Dr. Antonia Villarruel to chair national committee tackling U.S. health disparities Dean Antonia Villarruel of the School of Nursing is the newest chair of the National Academy of Medicine’s Culture of Health program. “The Culture of Health Program is well-positioned to build and strengthen the evidence base to address structural racism. This work will be accomplished together with communities and the multiple private- and public-sectors that intersect to promote health,” she said. In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide Vaccinators in Arequipa reported feeling safer within the booths compare to using only PPE. During a pandemic, reduced workforce meant hiring nonmedical personnel to perform vaccinations, so PPE protocols were harder to follow. (Image: Penn Medicine News) In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide A team of workers in Peru, led by Penn Medicine’s Ricardo Castillo-Neyra, led a two-month rabies vaccination campaign. Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Penn In the News Boston Globe Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Andy Tan of the Annenberg School for Communication and Shaleen Title of Ohio State University expressed concerns about tobacco companies’ involvement in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. “The tragic public health consequences of cigarettes were exacerbated through sustained profit-driven predatory marketing practices and deregulatory efforts,” they wrote. “Instead of repeating that history, federal policy makers should work with tobacco control and state-level marijuana experts to prevent Big Tobacco 2.0.” Load More
In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide Vaccinators in Arequipa reported feeling safer within the booths compare to using only PPE. During a pandemic, reduced workforce meant hiring nonmedical personnel to perform vaccinations, so PPE protocols were harder to follow. (Image: Penn Medicine News) In Peru, a race to vaccinate dogs as two epidemics collide A team of workers in Peru, led by Penn Medicine’s Ricardo Castillo-Neyra, led a two-month rabies vaccination campaign.
Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Penn In the News Boston Globe Big tobacco is coming for legal marijuana Andy Tan of the Annenberg School for Communication and Shaleen Title of Ohio State University expressed concerns about tobacco companies’ involvement in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry. “The tragic public health consequences of cigarettes were exacerbated through sustained profit-driven predatory marketing practices and deregulatory efforts,” they wrote. “Instead of repeating that history, federal policy makers should work with tobacco control and state-level marijuana experts to prevent Big Tobacco 2.0.”