September 15, 2020

Are Health Systems Prepared to Handle a COVID-19 and Flu Surge?

A global pandemic has raised public awareness about virus transmission and the importance of handwashing, mask-wearing and social distancing and avoiding crowds. Surge and scenario planning are key to health system readiness.

September 8, 2020

Health Tips for Going Back to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Masks and hand sanitizer have joined colored pencils and crayons on the school supply list, and there have been a few additions to the back-to-school routine.

September 1, 2020

The Challenges of Communicating With a Mask While Hearing-Impaired

For the almost 48 million Americans who suffer from mild to severe hearing loss, communicating with others wearing masks presents new challenges.

August 28, 2020

High Risk Father of Six Recovers From Severe COVID-19

Kevin Jackson’s life-changing battle with COVID-19 began at his dialysis appointment, from which he was rushed to the hospital after his temperature soared to 103 degrees.

August 25, 2020

Delivering Food to Patients to Stop Hunger—and Step Up Medical Care

Staff, students and volunteers connect with the community through a new initiative to combat food insecurity rates in Philadelphia.

August 20, 2020

COVID-19 Caused Philly Father to Go on Dialysis and Triggered Memory Loss

Dan Nardi was disoriented and weak when he arrived at Magee Rehabilitation in May, so much so the 50-year-old Northeast Philadelphia man couldn’t sit up in bed. He was in the fight of his life.

August 18, 2020

A Realistic Expectation for a COVID-19 Vaccine Debut & Distribution

Dr. John Zurlo, chief of infectious disease at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, weighs in with the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine.

August 13, 2020

Summer Colds vs. Coronavirus: Here’s What You Should Know

Respiratory viruses may closely resemble COVID-19 with similar symptoms. Here are the key differences.

August 11, 2020

Joint Replacement Surgery Helps Patients Reclaim the Little Things in Life

Cynthia and Roger both experienced some initial anxiety about undergoing surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re both grateful they moved forward.

August 7, 2020

What It’s Like to be Hospitalized During the Pandemic—Without COVID-19

In January 2020, none of us knew what this year would bring, especially not Eli Robbins.

July 29, 2020

Grief and Prejudice – How Asian Americans Are Coping During the Pandemic

A Jefferson faculty shares her family’s experience of grieving the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, while facing racial prejudice and stigma.