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News from the #OBGYN Department @PennMedicine | Dedicated to excellence in innovative patient care, education, research and #HealthEquity.
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia
Joined February 2024
Uterus transplant is still a rare procedure—but for the six moms who have had eight babies to date through Penn’s program, it means the world. The group gathered with their donors, families, and care teams at a special brunch to celebrate the program.
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Glad to see @NIH funding a broad range of women’s health topics. Excited to start our study on #PCOS and the #microbiome @NIH_ORWH @nih_nhlbi @PennMedicine @PennOBGYN @pcoschallenge @PCOSGurl
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Established in 1990, the Office of Research on Women's Health serves as the focal point for women's health research at the National Institutes of Health
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Wishing everyone a happy and restful Thanksgiving!
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🎉Congratulations to LDI Senior Fellow Sindhu Srinivas (@SindhuS01)!
A thoughtful and influential voice in the field, @SindhuS01 has been named executive director of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Cedar Avenue. Her leadership will help @PennMedicine strengthen care delivery, advance health equity, and improve health outcomes.
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Our own Sarah Kim, MD, chief of Gynecologic Oncology and a professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, clarified some of the confusion around #HPV, including the fact that it can stay hidden. @TIME
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For starters, it does not mean you have cancer—or that you’re destined to develop it.
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A recent @TIME article featuring insights from SGO President @amandanfader and SGO members Sarah Kim, MD, and Kathleen Schmeler, MD, explores what an HPV diagnosis truly means, including implications and the importance of follow-up care. Read more:
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For starters, it does not mean you have cancer—or that you’re destined to develop it.
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A thoughtful and influential voice in the field, @SindhuS01 has been named executive director of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Cedar Avenue. Her leadership will help @PennMedicine strengthen care delivery, advance health equity, and improve health outcomes.
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Legislators, @pablackmhc, and Pennsylvania Hospital clinicians staff celebrated the passage of the #PostpartumDepression Education Act. The act is "vital to fully recognize the impact of postpartum depression and anxiety on our patients and community," said Abigail Wolf, MD.
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@vivianleemd @Harvard @nichdavis @NYCHealthSystem @Optum @providence @Parkland @katleemd @PennMedicine @emoryhealthcare 👩⚕️ Case Study: Together Care: Transforming Perioperative Care for Patients Undergoing Benign and Oncologic Gynecologic Surgery:
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After several iterations, a pilot study of automated texting at Penn Medicine resulted in double-digit reductions in both 30-day ED visits, down 68% (to 9.3% from 29.3%) and 30-day hospitalizations...
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Dr. Sarah Kim, chief of Gynecologic Oncology, clarified some confusion around #HPV, including that it can stay hidden. “HPV can be dormant and not detected for many years. Then, for whatever reason, it can reactivate and lead to a positive result."
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For starters, it does not mean you have cancer—or that you’re destined to develop it.
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Congratulations Prof @AnujaDokras on her award and most inspiring lecture, from discoveries to translation to advocacy for #PCOS
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#AEPCOS2024 Session 6: Award Lecture Chair: Prof. Joop Laven 🏆 Walter Futterweit Award in Clinical Research 🎤 Prof. @AnujaDokras University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
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As part of a commitment to be the most sustainable health system in the country, Penn Medicine revealed a sweeping Climate Action Plan, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2042, focusing on waste reduction, sustainable materials & eco-friendly practices.
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Proud to see the impactful work of our @PennMedicine team in addressing severe maternal morbidity through innovative strategies. Together, we are committed to reducing disparities and improving outcomes for all families. #MaternalHealthEquity @SaDiDaS18 @JamesAbike @LisaObdoc
Trends in severe maternal morbidity following an institutional team goal strategy for disparity reduction ft. @SaDiDaS18, @JamesAbike, @LisaObdoc, @LizHowellMD, @SindhuS01 (@PennOBGYN) & Elizabeth Harbuck (HUP) https://t.co/n0pndRXRNi
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The next P3 EQUATE Quarterly Network Meeting will take place on 12/3/24 at 3:30pm CST. Dr. Rebecca Hamm will present “Implementation Science to Advance Equity in Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes.” Register in advance for this meeting: https://t.co/FU9u612aPW
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The award recognizes the exceptional leadership of members who have demonstrated outstanding commitments to recruiting and mentoring individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, promoting equity and inclusion, and leading research or policy work in DEI. Link in bio.
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🚨 The LDI Small Grants Program is accepting proposals for one-year pilot research projects on health equity, care access, and more. Penn researchers can apply for grants up to $20K. The deadline is November 11, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity! https://t.co/Lcbs9dl5Qw
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Request for Proposals in Health Systems and Health Policy. The application deadline is November 11, 2024.
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Today, we honor the generations of Americans who have pledged to support and defend both country and Constitution. At @PennMedicine, we join a grateful nation in commemorating our veterans’ selflessness and sacrifice.
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The holiday season is near! Protect yourself and your fetus by getting a flu #vaccine during pregnancy. The vaccine is safe and effective and offers your infant protection after birth until they’re old enough for their own shot. Learn more: https://t.co/CMqvh2pGqg
#FluFactFriday
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📢 Community health centers are key to our safety net, but face unique challenges in value-based care. Don’t miss our expert panel tomorrow with Michael Curry, Amanda Pears Kelly, Leighton Ku, and @ChatterjeePaula as they tackle these issues! https://t.co/xd3FS1oBmB
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LDI talks with experts to examine what constitutes “value” in community health centers and how to design value-based payment models that support them.
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