Here’s the latest issue of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Women’s Health Online Newsletter .
Avoiding Episiotomy
Once a routine component of most vaginal deliveries, episiotomy is now considered a procedure that should be avoided. Jefferson
researchers say that physician education and documentation can effectively reduce the number performed.
Helping the Elderly to Keep On Helping Themselves
A Thomas Jefferson University research team finds that a personalized program of occupational and physical therapy – plus
modifications in the home – can go a long way to help elderly individuals continue to live independently and also live longer.
“To Make a Difference in Someone’s Life”
Meet Rae Fierro, who, inspired by her family, life experiences, faith and fiction, found her life's calling as a nurse treating
breast health patients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Questions and Answers: The HPV Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine to protect against certain types of Human Papillomavirus
(HPV). Jefferson gynecologic oncologist Norman G. Rosenblum, MD, PhD, answers questions about the new vaccine.
Welcoming Our Newest Arrivals
You can “meet” our newest arrivals without leaving your home. Visit our online nursery to view personalized Web pages about
babies delivered at Jefferson Hospital.
Women’s Heart Health
What’s the number-one killer of women: cancer or cardiovascular diseases? Get the answer – along with other potentially life-saving
information – in our online quiz.
Upcoming Jefferson Events
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital offers you, your family and friends the knowledge, compassion and support needed to
maintain good health. Register now for the following FREE community events!
Keep In Touch with our Web site, featuring news about treatments and advances at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, important
information about our centers and programs, and up-to-the-minute listings of free events. Bookmark and visit www.JeffersonHospital.org.
We’ll send the next issue of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Women’s Health Online Newsletter to you in a few months. But don’t wait until then for breaking news, information and special events! Our Keep In Touch program enables you to tell us exactly what kind of information you would like to receive online from Jefferson University
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