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Rise in telemedicine during the pandemic eliminated a historic racial health gap, study says
A Penn study shows pandemic-era telehealth eliminated inequity in the rate of Black patients making it to primary care appointments after hospitalization.
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Does the feedback in creative writing workshops make for better writing?
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Listen 12:06How informal adoptions became a mainstay of African American family life
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Listen 9:47One year, 350,000 doses later: What Penn Medicine’s vaccine rollout taught it about equity
Pop-up clinics and low-tech sign-ups provided a road map for equitable mass vaccination. Now, the health system is planning for what’s next.
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Black Friday at Fashion District Philadelphia: Good sales and modest crowds, shoppers say
These holidays could be different even from 2020, but supply chain worries and staff shortages didn’t seem to be a factor as shopping season began.
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Population-level and familial risks exist for inherited cancer disorders. Diversifying the genetic counseling field is one solution.
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Building a pipeline to replenish the supply of primary care doctors in N.J.
A shortage of primary care physicians is projected in New Jersey. A new program offers scholarships to low-income students to pursue those careers.
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Suicide risk among Black and LGBTQ youth is rising. A new center will study why
A new research center from Penn Medicine wants to create new solutions and resources for those in need.
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Breast reconstructive surgery has historically prioritized how breasts look, but there’s been less emphasis on the numbness in women’s chests that follows.
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A mobile mammogram truck is offering free screenings to women in North Philly
Breast screening rates have dropped during the pandemic in communities of color. A health system is bringing mammograms directly to women in need.
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Cancer patients of color are less likely to be matched to bone marrow donors
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity in bone marrow transplant registries can have life-threatening consequences.
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Yelp reviews may provide key insights into patient experiences with racism
With no standardized survey available to measure patient experiences with racism, some researchers are turning to Yelp to do the work.
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