Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

August 2004

First-year Jefferson Medical College Students Will Be in a Sea of White Coats at Ceremony Recognizing Their First Step Toward Becoming Physicians
(Published 8-3-2004)

Jefferson Researcher Using DOD Grant to Plan New Trial Testing Targeted Agent for High-Risk Prostate Cancer
(Published 8-5-2004) When prostate cancer spreads to the bones, it turns deadly. Some 90 percent of deaths from prostate cancer occur in those whose disease has gone to the bones.

Jefferson to Host Open House for New Master of Science in Public Health Program
(Published 8-5-2004) The Jefferson College of Graduate Studies of Thomas Jefferson University will host an open house to provide more information about the new Master of Science in Public Health program.

Jefferson Scientists Find Gene Expression Pattern May Predict Behavior of Leukemia
(Published 8-9-2004) The expression pattern of certain genes may someday help doctors to diagnose and predict whether or not an individual has an aggressive form of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Jefferson cancer researchers have found.

Jefferson Study Shows Red Wine More Heart-Healthy Than Gin
(Published 8-11-2004) When the choice is red wine or gin, choose red wine – at least when considering your heart’s health.

New Learning Center to be Named in Honor of Retiring Thomas Jefferson University President
(Published 8-11-2004)

Olympic-Bound Marathon Runner Jen Rhines to Be Special Guest at 2004 Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run
(Published 8-12-2004) World-class marathon runner and previous Distance Run winner Khalid Khannouchi will compete again this year. There will also be a two-day health expo race weekend at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott Hotel on Friday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 18.

Jefferson Study to Look at Whether Meditation Training Lessens Symptoms of Type II Diabetes
(Published 8-16-2004) Patients with type II diabetes may be eligible to participate in an eight-week study to determine whether meditation training can help to improve blood sugar control and overall quality of life.

Jefferson’s Mindfulness Meditation Course Works to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Energy Levels
(Published 8-19-2004) Program teaches techniques that empower individuals to lead healthier lives.

Marathon Runner Jen Rhines Will Talk about 2004 Olympics in Athens at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run Health Expo
(Published 8-25-2004)