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News Archive from September 2011

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September 29, 2011

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Celebrates 20 Years of Patient Care and Cancer Discovery

October 2011 marks 20 years of exceptional cancer care and research at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

September 23, 2011

Jefferson Outpatient Imaging Opens New East Norriton Location

Jefferson Outpatient Imaging and the Department of Radiology at Jefferson recently opened an imaging center in East Norriton, PA, for the convenience of patients in the Montgomery County area.

September 22, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Launches Totally Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery for Mitral Valve Repair

Jefferson is the first hospital in Philadelphia to launch wholly-robotic cardiothoracic surgery, beginning with mitral valve repairs.

September 22, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Professor Awarded More Than $1 Million Grant by National Institutes of Health

Dr. Satish Rattan, an internationally renowned researcher and educator, and professor of medicine in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Jefferson, was recently awarded a grant for more than $1 million by National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue his research on rectoanal motility disorders.

September 20, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Adopts New Automated Laboratory

Jefferson is the first hospital in the region to adopt an automated lab that includes a storage-and-retrieval system. This new equipment will help eliminate manual tasks, increase capacity and ensure patient safety.

September 16, 2011

Surgeon Gurjyot Bajwa, M.D., Joins Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Jefferson; Boosts Robotic Surgery Program

Gurjyot Bajwa, M.D., has joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and has been named Instructor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

September 16, 2011

Yaron A. Moshel, M.D., Joins Department of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson

Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD, recently joined the Department of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson and was named assistant professor of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson Medical College.

September 15, 2011

Study Update: Cancer Information on Wikipedia is Accurate, But Not Very Readable

Lead researcher says, "I recommend to my patients that they start with PDQ, where they are less likely to get lost in jargon and hyperlinks."

September 09, 2011

Jefferson Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Opens Satellite Office in Bryn Mawr

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has opened a satellite office in Bryn Mawr for the convenience of patients in the Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County regions.

September 08, 2011

Being Able to Use One's Voice is Golden, Says Local Teacher

Jefferson Voice and Swallowing Center physicians see trend each fall with influx of teachers seeking medical help for losing their voice.

September 08, 2011

Aaron S. Dumont, M.D., Joins Department of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson

Aaron S. Dumont, M.D., recently joined the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery and was named associate professor of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Dumont serves as director of the Division of Neurovascular and Endovascular Surgery.

September 08, 2011

Jefferson Neurologist Named American Headache Society Award Recipient

Michael L. Oshinsky, Ph.D., assistant professor of Neurology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, and a member of the Jefferson Headache Center team, was recently named the 2011 Harold G. Wolff Lecture award recipient for creating a new animal model of migraine headache.

September 02, 2011

New Half-Match Bone Marrow Transplant Procedure at Jefferson Yields Promising Outcomes for Cancer Patients

Kimmel Cancer Center clinical trial tests new half-match bone marrow transplant procedure and yields promising outcomes for blood cancer patients.

September 01, 2011

Jacqueline S. Urtecho, M.D., Joins Department of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson

Jacqueline S. Urtecho, M.D., recently joined the departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and was named assistant professor of Neurology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

September 01, 2011

Patrick J. Greaney, M.D., Joins Department of Surgery at Jefferson

Patrick J. Greaney, Jr., M.D., recently joined the department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and was named assistant professor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

Featured in the Media

Featured September 27, 2011

Mary Pollice Talks to WHYY Radio About Getting the Flu Shot This Year

Mary Pollice, nurse practitioner in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Jefferson, talks to WHYY Radio about getting the flu shot this year.

Featured September 23, 2011

Jefferson's First Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Featured on CBS 3

Jefferson is the first hospital in Philadelphia to perform a completely robotic mitral valve repair.

Featured September 23, 2011

MSNBC.com, KYW Newsradio and Gloucester Co. Times Interview Dr. Spiegel About Teachers Losing Their Voices

Dr. Joseph Spiegel talks to MSNBC.com, KYW Newsradio and Gloucester Co. Times about teachers losing their voices and treatment options offered at the Jefferson Voice and Swallowing Center.

Featured September 22, 2011

Prostate Cancer Screening at Jefferson Highlighted on 6 ABC

As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Jefferson held its annual free prostate cancer screening.

Featured September 20, 2011

Jefferson Hospital's New Automated Lab Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Highlighted on KYW Newsradio

Jefferson held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its new state-of-the-art automated blood testing lab.

Featured September 19, 2011

Dr. Doghramji Discusses the Benefits of Napping in WomensDay.com Interview

Dr. Doghramji, medical director of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center, talks about the benefits of nappping and ways to create a nap-friendly zone.

Featured September 19, 2011

New Half-Match Bone Marrow Transplant Procedure Featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Researchers at the Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a half-match bone marrow transplant procedure that will triple the pool of suitable donors for patients suffering from blood diseases.

Featured September 17, 2011

Jefferson Pediatrician Talks to WHYY Radio About Milk Alternatives

Jefferson pediatrician Tara Berman, MD, talks about milk alternatives for growing children.

Featured September 16, 2011

Dr. Lawrence's Wikipedia Study Update Featured in Various News Outlets

Dr. Lawrence's study update, finding that cancer information on Wikipedia is accurate but not very readable, is featured in U.S.News & World Report, Yahoo! News and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Featured September 15, 2011

Dr. Lisanti's Cancer Research Featured in New Scientist

Dr. Michael Lisanti of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson has found evidence to suggest that we have misunderstood the feeding habits of cancer for decades.

Featured September 13, 2011

Jefferson Allergist Talks to KYW Newsradio About Post-Hurricane Mold

Jefferson allergist Dr. John Cohn talks about post-hurricane mold in affected houses.

Featured September 13, 2011

Dr. Edith Mitchell Quoted in Essence Magazine Article Entitled, "The Black Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer"

Jefferson medical oncologist Edith Mitchell answers the important question "what if I feel a lump?"

Featured September 13, 2011

Dr. Elena Gitelson Quoted In E! Online News About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Medical oncologist Dr. Elena Gitelson of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson talks to E! Online News about Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Featured September 12, 2011

Dr. Morrison Discusses Patient-Friendly MRIs on DiagnosticImaging.com

William Morrison, MD, radiologist at Jefferson, talks about a new generation of MRIs that offer benefits in both comfort and quality for patients.

Featured September 12, 2011

Dr. David Nash Interviewed by Information Week About Telemedicine

Dr. David Nash, dean of the School of Population Health at Jefferson, discusses telemedicine and how it helps reduce costs when combined with traditional care.

Featured September 12, 2011

Drs. Koch and Most's Heart Gene Therapy Research Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer

Cardiac gene therapy research conducted by Drs. Walter Koch and Patrick Most of the Center for Translational Medicine at Jefferson is featured in the Health and Science Section of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Featured September 09, 2011

Dr. Marja Nevalainen and Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal

Dr. Marja Nevalainen of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson is interviewed about collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and medical colleges.

Featured September 05, 2011

Dr. Winn Discusses Treatment of LGBT Patients in American Medical News

Dr. Robert Winn discusses the variety of health and wellness issues facing members of the LGBT community.