Tag: Penn Medicine Princeton Health
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Penn Medicine Princeton Health names new CEO
The University of Pennsylvania Health System has named James Demetriades CEO of Penn Medicine Princeton Health. He will begin his new role on March 1. Demetriades has been with Penn Medicine Princeton Health for 17 years, and currently serves as senior vice president and chief operating officer. He has been a key player in some…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/8: Early Detection is Key in Treating Lung Cancer
By John A. Heim, M.D. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancer combined, according the American Cancer Society. And while there are several risk factors for lung cancer, the vast majority of lung cancer…
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Healthcare Heroes Garden at Princeton Medical Center pays tribute to medical staff fighting against COVID-19
Penn Medicine Princeton Health has created a Healthcare Heroes Garden to recognize the challenges of 2020 and show gratitude to the medical staff members and employees who helped the community through it all. The garden will be in full bloom this spring on the Princeton Medical Center (PMC) campus in Plainsboro, just outside the Schreyer…
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Winter Health Tips
By Joseph V. Portale, M.D. If sales of outdoor heaters and fire pits are any indication, people are planning to spend more time outdoors this winter than in winters past. And while outdoor activities can help limit exposure to the coronavirus, freezing temperatures along with snowy, icy conditions bring their own set of hazards. However,…
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Health Matters 12/18: Gynecologic Care For Every Phase of Life
By Christopher A. Naraine, M.D. From adolescence through menopause and beyond, regular gynecologic care can help keep women healthy throughout their lives. And as your body changes, the care you need does too. The Adolescent Years When it comes to women’s health, the adolescent years are typically marked by two significant firsts – your first…
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Health Matters 12/4: Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS After hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles…
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Health Matters: Long-Term High Cholesterol Can Affect Your Long-Term Health
Cholesterol – the waxy substance found in your blood and produced naturally by your liver– is essential to building healthy cells. But high levels of the substance can lead to fatty deposits and blockages that make it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. Over time, this reduced blood flow can cause damage throughout…
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Health Matters 11/20: Opening the Door to Communication with Young Children
By Chelsea DeMaio, L.C.S.W. Getting your children to talk to you can sometimes feel harder than getting them to eat their vegetables or brush their teeth. But creating an environment in which your children feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings is just as important to their well-being as helping them with their school…
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Health Matters 10/30: Treatment Can Help Relieve Pain, Restore Fertility in Women With Endometriosis
By Bruce Pierce, M.D. Did you know that endometriosis occurs in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)? While the condition is most often diagnosed in women in their 30s and 40s, it can affect younger women as well, including teenagers. It is also…
