Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Robots Help Jefferson Doctors Care For Stroke Patients

Thomas Jefferson University hospital has placed 28 diagnostic robots in community hospitals to help stroke victims get the care they need.

2012/05/05

New Jersey Lawmakers Propose New Tanning Bed Legislation

As New Jersey mom Patricia Krentcil stands in court, accused of bringing her daughter into a tanning bed, one look at her is raising some questions about the risks of excessive tanning.

2012/05/02

(Toby Mazer, cofounder of the Delaware Valley Stroke Council. Credit: Lynne Adkins)

Area Health Professionals Provide Free Screenings On ‘Stroke Alert Day’

Toby Mazer, co-founder of the Delaware Valley Stroke Council, says education can save lives.

2012/05/01

Walking Provides Post-Surgery Benefits, Jefferson Doctors Find

If you’re having pancreatic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, your discharge orders now include a walking program.

2012/04/05

Jefferson Specialist Discusses Options For Removing Salivary Stones

The kidneys are not the only part of the body that produce stones. You can also get them in the salivary gland.

2012/03/25

Police ID Three Men Shot Dead In North And South Philadelphia

Police have released the identities of three men killed in shootings in north and south Philadelphia that also wounded a fourth person.

2012/03/11

Doctor: Norovirus Quickly Spreading Among Young And Old, Alike

It’s making the rounds and it’s making people miserable. It’s norovirus and its victims span the ages from college campuses to long-term care facilities for the elderly as it spreads rapidly, especially among people living in close quarters.

2012/02/28

Police Search For Stabbing Suspect In Old City Bar Altercation

Police say they know who they’re looking for and he is no stranger to trouble. They won’t release his name but they say they know his car and his license plate number and it’s only a matter of time until they find and arrest him.

2012/02/26

Accident On Route 322 In Brandywine Leaves Two Critically Injured

Two people are critically injured after a car accident early Saturday morning in West Brandywine Township.

2012/02/18

(Thomas Jefferson University bus) ( credit: KYW's Michelle Durham)

Thomas Jefferson University Offers New Way For People To Get Health Screenings For The Heart

If you pull into the parking lot of your local pharmacy or shopping mall in the next few months, chances are you may see a big blue Thomas Jefferson University bus parked there. The bus is staffed with professionals who can do health screenings.

2012/02/08

Local Research Shows Most People Overindulge While Watching The February 5th Game

On the Big Game Day in Indianapolis, it’s easy to overindulge—just remember to get your diet back on track when it is over.

2012/02/05

Broken Resolution To Eat Healthier? Some Tips To Get Back On Track

It is the second week of the new year and already you have probably broken that resolution to eat healthy. A dietician at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital offers some tips, including the fact that you should stay away from fad diets.

2012/01/09

An Aspirin A Day Can Keep Post-Surgery Complications Away

Taking aspirin several days before heart surgery could cut down on problems after the procedure.

2011/12/12

Local Doc Embraces Patients’ Internet Health Searches

More and more people are seeking health care advice from the Internet. One local doctor has embraced the trend and is working to make it easier and safer.

2011/12/05