Health
Penn Medicine launches new center to help address racial disparities in maternal health
The Center was launched in January under the leadership of Elizabeth Howell, the current chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Perelman School of Medicine.
Penn Violence Prevention, Wellness at Penn host Valentine's Day Event to educate students
The event focused on elements of relationships including health, consent, and sex education, as well as traditional Valentine’s Day-related themes.
Two Penn dining halls found not in compliance with Philadelphia health code
A Daily Pennsylvanian analysis of food safety inspection reports found that a majority of the 12 Penn Dining locations were found to have at least five health code violations.
Penn Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative to partner with VC firm in $5 million project
Gaingels will leverage Penn’s academic resources to help its portfolio companies make an impact on the health of LGBTQ communities.
Drexel study finds AI behind ChatGPT could identify early signs of Alzheiemer's
The study, led by Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, revealed that the technology can accurately diagnose dementia 80% of the time.
Nearly 1,000 Penn Medicine residents and fellows begin unionization effort
If successful, the residents and fellows will be the first group of hospital house staff in Pennsylvania to have successfully organized.
Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club conference features speakers from McKinsey, Pfizer
The conference is the largest undergraduate healthcare conference in the nation, with this year's event drawing 150 attendants, including 20 panelists.
MERT to host campus-wide CPR training on Sunday
The Feb. 19 program will offer five-minute walk-in sessions for everyone interested, though it does not include CPR certification.
DP sex survey finds Engineering students are most sexually active
The DP surveyed 1,008 undergraduates — approximately 10% of the student population — and found that 68.2% said that they are sexually active.
Penn researchers behind mRNA vaccine inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Karikó, a professor of neurosurgery at Penn, and Weissman, a Roberts Family Professor in Vaccine Research, are well-known for their research into messenger RNA.
Penn Dental, Penn Nursing announce new dual degree in nutritional science
The program's format is intended to ensure intellectual diversity among the participating students, according to school administrators that the DP spoke with.
Penn Medicine receives four awards for excellent patient experience
Press Ganey recognized Penn Medicine’s Apheresis Therapy Unit, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Radnor Surgery Center, and Chester County Hospital.
Alzheimer's drug trialed by Penn Medicine receives FDA approval
The drug, lecanemab, received FDA approval on Jan. 6, after a study to assess its efficacy on volunteers concluded its third phase.
Penn Positive Psychology Center offers new workshops to address mental health challenges
The Dowd/Sanders Wellness and Resilience Program will be offered on both Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons, starting on Jan. 26.
Supremo Food Market closes temporarily due to violations of city health code
The Department of Health was subsequently reinspected Supremo on Jan. 23, and the Cease Operations Order remained in place.
Pottruck celebrates 20th anniversary with giveaways, free classes
The festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. and will include activities such as open bouldering on the rock wall, bench press and free throw competitions, and a spin class.
Penn students, faculty weigh in on concerns about ChatGPT use in education
ChatGPT, which was developed by OpenAI, can complete tasks like writing essays or code and solving math problems.
Penn opens Center for Living Donation, combining several transplant-related programs
The Center for Living Donation, which opened in December, combines the former Kidney Living Donor Program, Liver Living Donor Program, and the Uterus Transplant Program.
Year in Review: The top stories that defined Penn in 2022
The Penn community navigated a changing University administration, campus renovations, and student protests this year.