The unique pandemic challenges faced by immunocompromised individuals Photos from the virtual exhibit. (Image: Courtesy Penn LDI/Capturing Well-being While Immunocompromised During COVID-19.) The unique pandemic challenges faced by immunocompromised individuals A photo-elicitation study funded by a Leonard Davis Institute (LDI) COVID-19 Rapid-Response grant has found that immunocompromised patients face unique challenges as a result of both their heightened risk of infection and adherence to government pandemic guidelines.
In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady In a time of uncertainty, resources for grad students hold steady Penn staffers discuss resources available to graduate and postdoctoral students during this challenging time.
Finding faith and fellowship in recovery True Light founder Tracey Long forms close bonds of support with the women in the Kensington Recovery House. (Image: Penn Medicine) Finding faith and fellowship in recovery True Light Recovery helps women who have survived sexual exploitation, abuse, or addiction, by providing them with a safe place to pursue sobriety and a healthy, holistic lifestyle.
Side Gigs for Good endure amid a pandemic Inspired to make her synagogue community more sustainable, Jane Horwitz of the Science Outreach Initiative helped congregants grow green beans for distribution to a local food pantry. (Image: Courtesy of Jane Horwitz) Side Gigs for Good endure amid a pandemic The Penn community’s altruism shines as the pandemic’s effects stretch on.
COVID-19 testing site for Penn students up and running COVID-19 testing site for Penn students up and running Easy, quick, and safe testing is just one of several public health measures the University is undertaking to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus on—and off—campus.
Nature access requires attention when addressing community health needs Nature access requires attention when addressing community health needs Nature is a tool to address deeply entrenched health disparities; health systems should work to increase nature access, as they have with other social determinants of health.
Philadelphia tax on sweetened drinks led to drop in sales Philadelphia tax on sweetened drinks led to drop in sales A new study indicates beverage taxes can reduce purchases among populations at higher risk for chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes.
Coping with COVID stress: From pandemic brain fog to resilience Coping with COVID stress: From pandemic brain fog to resilience While feelings of anxiety and concern are normal during a crisis, stress can impact people in a variety of ways. Practicing mindfulness and increasing resilience can combat the physical manifestations of anxiety.
Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Benoit Dubé discusses hybrid plan for fall semester Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Benoit Dubé discusses hybrid plan for fall semester A conversation with Penn’s Chief Wellness Officer about the public health implications of the plan to bring some students, faculty, and staff back to campus for the fall semester.
Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults The conclusions hold even after accounting for changes in chronic health conditions and functional limitations, religious service attendance, and relationship strain.