Tag: Abington – Jefferson Health

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  August 23, 2021

  Jefferson Reacts to FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

  The FDA’s decision to fully approve Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine marks a milestone moment in the battle against COVID-19 and optimism for the public’s vaccine confidence.
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  May 28, 2021

  Five Nurses Share Their Real COVID-19 Experiences and Feelings on Reintegration

  From the loss of family members, to feelings of guilt and not “being enough,” nurses open up about their past year and a half.
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  May 8, 2021

  Three Local Moms Reflect on Motherhood During the Pandemic

  Babies born after March 2020 have only ever known the world amid a pandemic. How did mothers cope with pregnancy and childbirth during COVID-19? Here, women share their unique experiences.
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  April 29, 2021

  Facts and Myths About Organ Donation

  Critically ill patients in need of an organ transplant are in a race against time, though many are not registered to donate due to fear of the unknown.
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  March 23, 2021

  Four Ways to Avoid Back Pain

  Back pain can interfere with you doing what you enjoy. Thankfully, there are some things you can do each and every day to prevent it.
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  February 9, 2021

  The Top Nine Reasons Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine

  Family medicine physician Dr. John J. Russell shares why he was personally motivated to get vaccinated and how he tolerated the first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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  September 9, 2020

  Back to School: Mask-Wearing Best Practices for Your Children

  Here are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed.
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  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.
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  June 29, 2020

  Dealing With Grief in the Age of COVID-19

  Facing an inconceivable loss of human life, a mounting economic toll, and a “new normal,” we look for answers on how to cope with grief in various forms.
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  June 3, 2020

  Breastfeeding Safely During Coronavirus

  Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Bethany Perry answers the top questions new moms are asking in the midst of the pandemic.
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  April 30, 2020

  Bariatric Surgery Became the Bridge to a New Heart

  At age 29, I went into my family doctor’s office for my yearly check-up. I walked out with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. This is my story.