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We improve lives. Call 1-800-JEFF-NOW to make an appointment.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined April 2009
No one:. Absolutely no one:. Jefferson: Let's spin the cap off a saline bottle with a robot. #BottleCapChallenge
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@MrAndyNgo We were made aware of social media comments that are inconsistent with our values. This individual is no longer employed by Jefferson Health.
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An amazing show of support by the @blueangels and @afthunderbirds. Did you catch it as well? Reply with your own photos and video. 📹
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@BObama2024 @PhillyInquirer We were made aware of social media comments that are inconsistent with our values. This individual is no longer employed by Jefferson Health.
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Stay home for the ER nurse whose children are quarantined with their grandparents. After a long 12-hour shift, she can only say goodnight to them through a storm door. 👩👧👦
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Can we get three cheers for our mobile testing site crew?
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After more than two months of calling Jefferson home, Elaine McDevitt was discharged to her real home yesterday with a new heart. Here she is with CVICU staff, looking GREAT only a few days after her transplant. Best wishes, Elaine!
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Here They Come. (Drs. Kenneally, Dodson, Vaccaro and Vitanzo are on their way). @RothmanOrtho at Jefferson Health is proud to be the Official Orthopedic Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers. #PhilaUnite | #HereTheyCome
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Coronavirus survivor Richard Wells is Jefferson’s first plasma donor. He and his wife contracted the virus and have recovered. Now they're ready to help. “If getting a needle stick could help someone else, I’m going to do it,” Richard says. cc: Dr. @RisingKristin.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci delivering virtual Grand Rounds with us today.
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@Sour___Peach @PhillyInquirer We were made aware of social media comments that are inconsistent with our values. This individual is no longer employed by Jefferson Health.
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We were recently made aware of a Twitter thread concerning one of our employees and are investigating the matter. Upon review of the facts, we will address the matter consistent with our values, which condemn hate speech and violence of any kind.
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"I am sending you so much love, and just know when you’re there and it’s the hardest moment, the hardest day, you haven’t seen your family, know how many people are thinking of you and thanking you and sending you love.". Thank you @TheEllenShow. ❤️.
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Our Center City hospitals recently started celebrating the discharge of COVID-positive patients by playing the Rocky theme song briefly on overhead speakers. Sometimes, the applause from our dedicated staff can be just as loud as the music.
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Stop right there 🛑 It's International Women's Day so let's all give a big shoutout to these incredible women. 👩⚕️ #InternationalWomensDay
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👋 world, our New Year’s baby is here. Ezekiel Wescott arrived at 12:11 a.m. Philly, join us in welcoming this little one. Here’s to new beginnings!
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Philly: We got your PPE donations and ate all the food 🍕 and saw the blue lights and felt your love. We know you’re at home and that this is tough, but we are here fighting and in this together. And we’ll make it through, and when that time comes we hope you’re ready for a hug.
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The world is mourning the devastation in Beirut. Dr. @PascalJabbourMD was born, raised, & educated in Lebanon before bringing his medical expertise to Philadelphia. Here, he reflects on recent events & encourages support for the @RedCrossLebanon: #Beirut
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Our Swab Squad is back at @TheEllenShow today to talk about the frontline fight against #COVID19 and to receive a special surprise: A One Day of Giveaways just for them! Thank you to all of our dedicated care teams. Your work is noticed across the nation!
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Our Swab Squad was just recognized on the MTV #VMAs as ✨Everyday Heroes✨ We couldn’t be prouder of their courage and creativity.
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Congratulations to the entire staff of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for being nationally recognized by @usnews as among the best in the nation in nine specialties.
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“Is there a doctor on the plane?” There's two!. Drs. Wendy Ross and Lara Phillips developed an educational program to help doctors respond to in-flight emergencies. They recently spent an evening onboard a @united jet, filming two emergency simulations.
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ICYMI: Jefferson #neurosurgeon Dr. @PascalJabbourMD recently achieved a new medical breakthrough when he performed the nation’s first stent placement in the carotid artery using robotic technology with a transradial approach.
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Last night's incredible sunset over Philly was truly something else.
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@revoltoftheworm @PhillyInquirer We were made aware of social media comments that are inconsistent with our values. This individual is no longer employed by Jefferson Health.
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“This spectacular new center is our bridge to the future, where we’ll create the nation’s first model of health assurance" --CEO @sklasko in announcing our new Specialty Care Pavilion @EastMarketPhl
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We’re humbled by the @PhillyFireDept’s show of support.
First responders from @PhillyFireDept drive by @TJUHospital today to salute health care workers, and we're outside saluting right back. #InItTogether
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It’s been a week. Some worked from home, others in the hospital. #coronavirus is impacting us all. We’re washing our hands and social distancing for our collective safety. Remember: you can still offer each other a smile or a wave—even from six feet apart.
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Superstars @ZERTZ_86 and @julieertz provided the most important meal of the day for our Emergency Department. 🌟
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Thank you to @FMCCorp for helping keep our healthcare workers safe with the wonderful donation of masks. ❤️
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After eight years, we’re announcing today that Dr. @sklasko will retire from Jefferson effective 12/31/2021. He has been at the helm of Jefferson Health & @jeffersonuniv for some of our organization’s most monumental changes & accomplishments. Read more:
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Last week our MICU team showed their gratitude to our #Covid_19 mobile testing site and today our mobile team wanted to return the message. ❤️
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It may be #FridayThe13th, but for @CharlesJYeoMD, it's business as usual. Today marked his 1,000th #Whipple procedure at @JEFFsurgery. Learn how he's advanced the fight against pancreatic cancer:
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wearing masks social distancing. 🤝* . beating this pandemic. *don't actually shake hands.
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Therapy mini horse Dale is already bringing joy to patients on his first day. 🐴❤️
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I spy with my little eye . something that prides itself on improving lives. Any guesses? . 📸: David Towery
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Drs. Osterman and the team from the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Jefferson would like to remind you to leave the Fourth of July fireworks to the pros.
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Tina Marlin Mathe had brain surgery with Dr. @ChenWuMD for her Parkinson's symptoms. The morning she returned to Jefferson to activate her deep brain stimulation system she needed a wheelchair to get to her appointment. This video was taken later that night. 🙌💃
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Here are some of our @JeffersonUniv med students helping with emergency absentee ballots. They've been running back and forth between city hall and the hospital all day making sure people's votes are in! ☑️
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when you see your friends aren't wearing masks or social distancing
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|-------------|.| WEARING |.| A |.| MASK |.| PROTECTS |.| EVERYONE |.| AROUND |.| YOU. | .|-------------|.(\__/) ||.(•ㅅ•) ||./ づ.
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Congratulations to our @PhillyInquirer 2019 Influencers of Healthcare Award winners! 👏🎉. Dr. @BonKu; Dr. @JuliaHallerMD; Dr. @AustinChiangMD; Dr. Resa Lewiss (@ultrasoundREL); Dr. Marc Altshuler; Dr. Richard Smeyne (@RSmeyne); Eddie Welsh (@AriaHealth)
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The Jefferson community extends our thoughts to the entire Penn Presbyterian ED team and heartfelt well wishes for the full recovery of the brave nurses who were injured while rushing to help a gunshot victim early this morning. Your dedication and selflessness inspire us all.
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they're wearing masks and social distancing. 😷 . 😷. 😷.😷 😷.
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@pbandjellyyyy @PhillyInquirer We were made aware of social media comments that are inconsistent with our values. This individual is no longer employed by Jefferson Health.
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Congrats to CEO @sklasko, who has again been named to the @modrnhealthcr list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in the nation:
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Can medical assistant Amy Little and Dr. Chris Drumm get a "Go Birds" before the weekend? @Eagles
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.@TempleUniv and Jefferson have signed a Definitive Agreement for the sale of @FoxChaseCancer Center to Jefferson and to create broad affiliation. Learn more ➡️
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A patient recently came in with blood clots caused by a long-standing IVC Filter, Dr. Robert Ford & his team in Interventional Radiology removed the clots through a tiny incision & restored the patient’s quality of life. Plus, they took this incredible photo!. 📷: @RobertFordMD
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We're launching an 8-year collaboration with @GEHealthcare to integrate & optimize healthcare delivery for patients:
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They may be hidden under masks, but you can be sure that a pizza donation always puts a smile on faces. 🍕
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"Hiding the pouch felt like I wasn’t giving myself any credit. So I put on my bikini and went to the beach, and I was proud of my ostomy…and myself." . Anna Hughes shares how her battle with Crohn's disease taught her lessons of beauty & strength 👉
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Learn about the Brind-Marcus Center of Integrative Medicine's Micronutrient Program:
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.@Eagles trainer @JoshHingst says to stay healthy, think about the process & stay active! #JeffHeartDay
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Today our Swab Squad had a special guest. the @Surgeon_General! Thank you for visiting us and thanking our staff.
Just visited with the @TJUHospital #SwabSquad, who are hard at work every day testing ~300 people/day for #COVID19. Join me in thanking them for their work on the front lines! And now, #LevelUp! More on their work via @NBCPhiladelphia & @TheEllenShow:
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Six mission-driven, nonprofit academic health organizations across Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley today announced their winning collective bid for the physician residency program at Hahnemann University Hospital:
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@KyleGenovese14 @PhillyInquirer We were made aware of social media comments that are inconsistent with our values. This individual is no longer employed by Jefferson Health.
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Congrats to Dr. @sklasko for being named #6 on @modrnhealthcr’s 2019 list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives! #MHMostInfluential
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Dr. Vijay Rao, Chair of @JeffersonRads, will serve as the @RSNA president for 2018: Congrats Dr. Rao! #RSNA17
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During this challenging year, we're thankful for everyone at our care sites each and every day. But today, we're especially grateful for anyone working a shift and helping to care for our region. You remind us that we will get through this, together.
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Nurse Jessica Edwards sings her heart out in a mask to remind you to #WearAMask. #MaskUpPA #MaskUpPHL
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“There’s a misconception that if you’re a creative type then you’re never going to go into healthcare. I believe that making people healthier is a creative pursuit," #EmergencyMedicine physician @BonKu on healthcare's design problems: via @TechnicallyPHL.
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Alex Chiem, a clinical nurse at Jefferson Methodist Hospital, had the honor of throwing out the first pitch of the 2020 @Phillies season, while more of our healthcare heroes are part of the Opening Day crowd, thanks to game faces in the stands. Play ball! ⚾
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When a #stroke occurs, every minute counts. Our new Mobile Stroke Unit from the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience - Jefferson Health & @BensalemEMS will provide early treatment to improve patient outcomes. #StrokeMonth
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Jefferson Health has joined hands with @EinsteinHealth, @PCOMeducation, and @TempleHealth to assess the acquisition of @stchrishospital:
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1 in 5 SKMC @JeffersonUniv students will be doing their residency at Jefferson Health! We are excited to have you among our colleagues! 🎉 #MatchDay2018 #JeffMatch2018
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Our EVS teams were treated to Friday night takeout thanks to @StandardTap. We can see those smiles under their masks. 😃
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Congrats to Dr. @sklasko on being named #2 on @modrnhealthcr’s 2018 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare: #MHmostinfluential
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We are now greeted by this beautiful mural just across the street. It was sponsored by @muralarts and created by former patient Michele Tremblay and artist Polly Apfelbaum for all, and especially for @KimmelCancerCtr patients. 📷: @steveweinik
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Christine Romano was riding a @SEPTA bus when suddenly she saw a young woman who had fainted. Not only did Christine assist her, but she traveled with her in the ambulance until her mother arrived. Congrats to our January 2020 Center City DAISY Award winner! 💙 #JeffersonNurse
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The children of TJUH nurse Rachel Popek wanted to ensure she and her colleagues felt the love.
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