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Improving maternal care for new moms in the Hispanic community
A postpartum person and their newborn on a couch.

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Improving maternal care for new moms in the Hispanic community

Penn Medicine’s Chester County Hospital’s latest patient care initiative focuses on improving postpartum outcomes and decreasing health care disparities.

From Penn Medicine News

This season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Four bottles of Influenza vaccine beside one medical syringe.

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This season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Judith A. O’Donnell of the Perelman School of Medicine answers common questions about this year’s flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccines.

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Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative
Amy Wu

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Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative

The fourth-year is the founder and president of Penn’s chapter of the Brain Exercise Initiative, a service club that connects student volunteers with senior citizens to help combat social isolation and cognitive decline.

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From seed sowing to harvest
Xavier Watkins-Wright washing cucumbers and peppers.

Xavier Watkins-Wright washes freshly picked cucumbers and peppers at Penn Farm.

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From seed sowing to harvest

Five undergraduates spent their summer interning at Penn Farm, where they practiced regenerative agricultural techniques and learned about environmental and food justice.

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Helping first responders avoid on-the-job injuries
Ann Seaton seated in the back of an ambulance.

Ann Seaton is an athletic trainer employed by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Sports Medicine.

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Helping first responders avoid on-the-job injuries

A collaboration with an athletic trainer who encourages stretches and preventative measures is keeping emergency responders safer on the job.

From Penn Medicine News