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Health

October 15, 2020
Blood With Baggage: Prejudice Underlies Current FDA Regulations for ‘MSM’ Blood Donors
The FDA recently revised blood donor regulations, a rapid change two medical school students say highlights discriminatory policies against the LGBTQ+ community.
October 6, 2020
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Awarded $100,000 Hearst Health Prize
The Healthy Homes Healthy Families Program took top honors at the 20th annual Population Health Colloquium.
October 6, 2020
Get My Job: Spotlight on Pharmacy
As a population health pharmacist, alumna Dr. Julie Dally builds relationships with patients to help manage their chronic diseases.
September 30, 2020
Jefferson Medical Students Learn From the Best at the National Institutes of Health
Matt Rohn and Mark Shapses just wrapped up a productive year in the prestigious Medical Research Scholars Program.
September 25, 2020
University Announces Creation of a National Center for Telehealth Education and Research
While the COVID-19 pandemic made clear the need for virtual visits, Jefferson experts had already established themselves as leaders in the field.
September 24, 2020
How to Recognize and Support Someone Who Feels Hopeless
Is someone you care about just down, or is it more serious? Jefferson mental health experts share warning signs of suicide that shouldn’t be missed, and how to reach out with a listening ear.
September 22, 2020
Students Help People Exercise Their Right to Vote
JeffVotes expands efforts with voter registration and mail-in ballots.
September 18, 2020
Addressing the Complex Care Challenge
Through a new curriculum, Jefferson prepares students to help vulnerable patients.
September 9, 2020
Med School Rotation Brings Student Back to Magee After Devastating Spinal Cord Injury
Michelle Konkoly says she feels like she can accomplish almost anything after having to learn to walk again.
September 8, 2020
University Will Host International Sex and Gender Health Education Summit
Organizers of the three-day virtual event hope it paves the way for curriculum to be taught in every health-sciences school.
September 2, 2020
Transforming Ideas Into Action
Occupational therapy students address inequality and societal issues through summer project.