College campuses are thinking about lactation spaces—but could be doing more Diane Spatz is a professor of perinatal nursing and the Helen M. Shearer Professor of Nutrition at the School of Nursing, and a nurse scientist for the lactation program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. (Image: Eric Sucar) College campuses are thinking about lactation spaces—but could be doing more Breastfeeding mothers in higher-education environments can typically find a place to pump, but only recently have institutions begun to prioritize access to this resource.
The link between sleep, genes, and mental health The link between sleep, genes, and mental health Whether you’re a night owl or a morning lark could affect your risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, found that the strongest critics actually know less—a pattern similar for gene therapy, but not for climate change.
Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? Mary Javian, chair of career studies at the Curtis Institute, Tempy Small, a program participant, and Adam Pangburn, coordinator of community performance at Curtis, participated in a drum circle to close out the final “Creative Expression through Music” session. Nick DiBerardino (not pictured) lead the classes, which were coordinated by Penn graduate students Sarah Bujno and Matt Volpe (in the background). Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? That’s the aim of a recently completed pilot program connecting Penn Memory Center patients, Penn graduate students, and Curtis Institute musicians.
Executive Director of Counseling and Psychological Services named Gregory Eells. (Photo: Penn Counseling and Psychological Services) Executive Director of Counseling and Psychological Services named Dr. Gregory Eells, a national leader in university counseling services, will take the helm as executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services in March.
Improvements needed for care, safety of pediatric patients in hospital settings Eileen Lake is the Jessie M. Scott Endowed Term Chair in Nursing and Health Policy, a professor of nursing and sociology, and associate director of Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. Improvements needed for care, safety of pediatric patients in hospital settings Penn Nursing’s Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research found that when acute-care settings have better work environments for nurses, children are better protected.
Telemedicine today, and the future of virtual health care A smartphone, blood pressure cuff, and computer interface demonstrating the Heart Safe Motherhood interface. (Photo courtesy: Adi Hirshberg) Telemedicine today, and the future of virtual health care From the Connected Care Center central hub for ICU patients, to telegenetics, Penn practitioners are looking to the future of convenient care.
Kids embrace their inner frog for wellness Kids embrace their inner frog for wellness Kids Yoga is Penn Medicine Princeton Health’s newest kid-friendly, kid-focused active living program.
Workplace pumping made easier Dare Henry-Moss, an adjunct fellow at the Center for Public Health Initiatives, developed a recommendation plan for improving lactation support for the University of Pennsylvania Health System, including conducting a needs assessment intended to guide standards for such spaces. Workplace pumping made easier Listening to employee feedback, Penn Medicine added hospital-grade pumps and doubled its lactation spaces, taking strides to help women meet their breastfeeding goals.
Treating spinal pain with ‘engineered living tissue’ moves closer to reality Treating spinal pain with ‘engineered living tissue’ moves closer to reality A multidisciplinary team at Penn successfully demonstrated the feasibility of an innovative new disc replacement made of living material.