New Domestic Violence Program Established
(Published 10-20-2009) Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) is the proud and grateful recipient of a grant from the
Verizon Foundation, funded with the purpose of enhancing the emergency department’s capacity to screen for domestic violence
and to introduce appropriate interventions.
Jefferson Study Evaluates “Triple Rule-Out” CT Scan for Acute Coronary Syndrome
(Published 7-18-2008) Chest pain is the second most common complaint when patients go to the emergency room, accounting for
six million visits annually. Determining the cause of patients’ symptoms whether it be a heart attack or some other life-threatening
entity like a blood clot in the lungs is challenging since the symptoms often overlap. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
is at the forefront of institutions evaluating a “triple rule-out” protocol with coronary computed tomographic angiography
(CCTA) for low-to-moderate risk patients presenting with symptoms suspicious for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The “triple
rule-out” CCTA provides a non-invasive, rapid and accurate approach for the proper diagnosis or exclusion of ACS.
Blowing Smoke. In wake of major pot bust, local hospitals say they haven't seen the so-called marijuana "overdoses."
(Published: 12-06-2007, City Paper) When police seized more than $1.4 million in drugs from a City Avenue penthouse last
week, they boasted about the 16 pounds of a potent marijuana strain known as "AK47" that, according to Narcotics Chief Inspector
William Blackburn, put people in the emergency room with overdoses.
Of the hospitals City Paper contacted — Jefferson, St. Joseph's and Penn — none have recorded any cases of marijuana overdose
within the past few months. There are people treated for the effects of marijuana, which, according to Jefferson toxicologist
Paul Kolecki, are limited to increased heart rate and panic attacks, but overdoses are basically impossible.
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Jefferson’s Mindfulness Meditation Course Works to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Energy Levels
(Published: 05-23-2007) Program teaches techniques that empower individuals to lead healthier lives.
What Pregnancy is Like -- A Women’s Perspective
(Published: 04-25-2007) A free seminar to assist a woman to better understand what her body and mind will experience during
pregnancy is being offered at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Corzine remains on a ventilator
(Published: 4-20-2007, The Philadelphia Inquirer) Cooper University Hospital trauma physicians face not only the challenge
of saving New Jersey's critically injured governor, but of updating the public in a way that doesn't sound too technical or
terrifying. So how scary is the governor's condition? It's clearly not as rosy as the public was told last week. In answer
to a reporter's question, doctors acknowledged Corzine may have a "flail chest." This occurs when multiple ribs and sometimes
the breastbone are so badly fractured that part of the chest cage is separated from the chest wall. This broken section can't
help with lung expansion during breathing. "To get those fractures, you need enough force. And 99.9 percent of the time, you're
going to bruise the lungs," said Paul Kolecki, an emergency medicine physician at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. "It
makes sense because he's been on the ventilator for a week."
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Holistic Medicine Pioneer, Rachel Remen, M.D., to Present ‘Becoming a Blessing: Living as if Your Life Makes a Difference’
(Published: 04-06-2007) Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., nationally-recognized pioneer in the mind/body holistic health movement
and one of the first to recognize the role of the spirit in health and the recovery from illness, will present a benefit lecture
for the Jefferson-Myrna-Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Friday, April 20.
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TJU Puts 64-Slice CT in ED
(Published: 02/15/2007, Imaging Economics) Place a CT scanner in the emergency department (ED), and physicians will use it.
Research has shown that CT utilization increases when the equipment is available in the ED. In fact, a paper presented at
RSNA 2006 reported that growth in the utilization rate of CT in the ED outpaced that of patient volume. These presentations
had not been made when Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJU), Philadelphia, installed a Brilliance 64-slice CT from Philips
Medical Systems, Andover, Mass, in the ED in October 2006. But by December, the hospital had already seen immediate improvements.
"We have improved patient care, convenience, and throughput," says Vijay Rao, MD, FACR, professor of radiology and department
chair at TJU.
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Dangerous Cold Weather
(Published: 02-05-2007, CBS 3) With temperatures dipping into the single digits, many are warned to stay indoors. If you must
go outside in the frigid air, experts said it is important to take the proper precautions, like wearing multiple layers. Doctors
at area hospitals are gearing up for a busy time treating frostbite and hypothermia.
"This cold is definitely a risk, exposure time is varied depending on the patient, what they are doing at the time and how
well protected they are and other factors like drugs or alcohol," said Dr. Ralph Riviello of Jefferson University Hospital.
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Jefferson’s Mindfulness Meditation Course Works to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Energy Levels
(Published: 01-08-2007) Program teaches techniques that empower individuals to lead healthier lives.
Geno Merli, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
(Published: 01-02-2007) Thomas J. Lewis, president and chief executive officer of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has
named Geno Merli, MD, FACP, as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Merli replaces Jonathan Gottlieb,
MD, who left the post to be the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs at the Washington School of Medicine in St.
Louis, Missouri. Dr. Merli will begin his new responsibilities on February 1.
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Lansdale hospital and Jefferson agree to keep helicopter ready
(Published: 10-06-06, Philadelphia Business Journal) Central Montgomery Medical Center has entered into a partnership with
JeffSTAT to have a medical helicopter based on the helipad at the Lansdale hospital 24 hours a day. JeffSTAT is a medical
transportation service operated by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Center City.
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Did T.O. Attempt Suicide?
(Published: 09-27-06, CBS3) Dr. Paul Kolecki, of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Emergency medicine Department, says
it was unlikely there was a drug reaction between the Vicodin and natural supplement Dallas Cowboys football player Terrell
Owens took in and made him collapse, in what was first believed to be a suicide attempt. Later, the suicide report proved
to be false, authorities said.
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9-11 Health Effects Long Lasting By Anita Brikman
(Published: 09-11-06, 6ABC) No matter where you were 5 years ago, chances are your health and well-being have been affected
in some way by the 9/11 tragedy. The prime impact, of course, has been on grieving families and on the rescuers and recovery
workers.
At Jefferson University Hospital, emergency preparedness chief Ed Jasper, M.D., 11, and other attacks go into the planning
for the "what if..."
Dr. Edward Jasper/Jefferson University Hospital: "London, Madrid, India, the train attacks. We're always looking at the responses
- what worked, what kind of didn't."
Medical students and staffers are learning more on how to recognize anthrax, and other potential bioterror agents.
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Jefferson’s Mindfulness Meditation Course Works to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Energy Levels
Program teaches techniques that empower individuals to lead healthier lives
(Published: 08-30-06) Mindfulness Meditation, the popular course that helps participants learn to relieve pain, reduce stress
and enhance wellness, is once again being offered by the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital.
Bettina Herbert, M.D., Joins Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
(Published: 08-09-2006) Bettina Herbert, M.D., a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, has joined the Jefferson-Myrna
Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
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The Fine Art of Healing the Sick
(Published: 06-05-2006) In this article that looks at the benefits of writing, music and art, Daniel Monti, M.D., medical
director of the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, is featured.
Dr. Monti was the lead investigator of a study that looked at 111 women with various types of cancer. These women participated
in a support group called Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy. The group combined meditation training with art tasks, from sketching
self-portraits to sculpting with clay.
Women in the group experienced significant drops in their stress levels and improvement in their health-related quality of
life, including less pain, better sleep, and fewer general physical complaints.
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Jefferson’s Mindfulness Meditation Course Works to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Energy Levels
(Published: 04-06-2006) Program teaches techniques that empower individuals to lead healthier lives.
Violence Prevention Advocate State Rep. Dwight Evans Receives Jefferson’s Emergency Medicine Distinguished Lecturer Award
(Published: 03-24-06) Pennsylvania State Representative Dwight Evans on Thursday, March 30, will receive the Annual Distinguished
Lecturer Award presented by the Department of Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
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When Disaster Strikes
(Published: 03-14-06, Nursing Spectrum) At 3 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2005, three “dirty” bombs were detonated in downtown Philadelphia.
Terrorists claiming to be infected with the AIDS virus were behind the attacks, which targeted two train stations and a bus
depot with explosives containing radioactive materials.
More than 400 patients poured into 11 hospitals (see box) around the region with injuries sustained in the bombings. They
created challenging situations for hospital staff. Some had emotional outbursts, and others didn’t speak English and could
not communicate with those caring for them.
Although this disaster scene was fabricated and the patients were actors, hospital employees were kept busy throughout the
hourlong disaster drill organized by the Center for Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness at Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital in Philadelphia.
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Jefferson Emergency Medicine Physician Honored For His Work to Reduce Youth Violence Prevention(Published: 02-16-06, Philadelphia Business Journal) An emergency room physician who has witnessed first hand the devastating
toll created by youth violence, Jefferson emergency medicine physician Ted Corbin, M.D., FACP, is among the public health
professionals who have dedicated their lives to doing something about it. Philadelphia Business Journal has honored Dr. Corbin
for his work by naming him one of Philadelphia's 40 Under 40, 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are proven performers
in their respective industries and communities.
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Doctor gets behind young gun victims(Published: 02-01-06, Metro) Ted Corbin is an emergency medicine doctor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital working to
cut down on the number of young victims of street violence he is forced to help.
Please click on link below and go to Page 5 to read an interview with Dr. Corbin.
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30 Days To A Better You: Reducing Stress(Published: 01-06-06, KYW-TV(CBS)) “In through the nose, out through the mouth,” said Diane Reibel, Ph.D., a stress reduction
specialist with the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Reibel was describing the method taught in her Mindful Meditation classes. She said meditation is one of the best ways
to lessen day-in, day-out stress.
As part of her eight-week stress reduction program, Dr. Reibel asks patients to follow their breathing, and to be mindful
of what is happening in the present moment.
Another way to relieve stress is working out, she suggests.
“The types of exercise that would be most helpful are those that would really engage your mind and body at the same time,”
Dr. Reibel said. “So for example, yoga, where the mind is really resting on the stretches as you’re doing it.”
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