Health
Penn health experts criticize RFK Jr., Oz appointments over abortion, vaccine concerns
Trump announced Kennedy Jr. as his nominee to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services on Nov. 14, and Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Nov. 16.
Trump taps Penn graduate Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Oz, who received an M.D. from Penn's medical school and an MBA from Wharton, will lead the second Trump administration’s oversight of major health insurance programs if confirmed.
Democrats hold majority in Pa. state House, potentially affecting Penn funding, abortion rights
Party control in the state legislature could influence issues such as the status of funding for Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, abortion rights in Pennsylvania, and higher education.
New Jersey wildfires cause hazy skies on Penn's campus and across Philadelphia
The massive wildfires in New Jersey — resulting in the unhealthy air quality in Philadelphia on Sunday — are a result of an ongoing severe drought.
Penn launches digital mental health service partnership, vending machine with wellness products
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said that the two new initiatives were born from Wellness at Penn's duty to continue expanding and adapting their offerings to meet student needs.
Penn AI Council established to coordinate research and initiatives
The council — which is led by five senior faculty members — will provide strategic input, coordinate multidisciplinary research, and develop new AI-related initiatives.
Wellness at Penn vaccinated over 7,300 at annual flu clinic, a decline from last year
The annual clinic, which offered free flu vaccines to all Penn community members, was hosted at the Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18.
Penn Med, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia receive $14 million grant for gene-editing research
This funding, provided through the NIH’s Somatic Cell Genome Editing Program, will support gene-editing research aimed at developing treatments for rare metabolic diseases.
Free farmers market provides fresh, accessible produce to Penn community every Tuesday
The program, which is a collaboration between the Penn Center for Public Health and Penn Farm, starts every week at 11:30 a.m. and runs until the produce is gone.
Penn quietly discontinues Bio-Dental program, sparking confusion over student statuses
Three students who spoke with the DP described feeling confusion and concern over whether current students in the program were still provided their conditional acceptance into the Dental School.
Panera settles lawsuit alleging Charged Lemonade caused death of Penn student Sarah Katz
The claim filed by the Katz family against Panera Bread is the first of four lawsuits directed toward the highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade drink.
Derek Griffith named Penn Integrates Knowledge with appointments in Penn Nursing, Penn Med
Griffith will join Penn Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine as the Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor.
Send Silence Packing exhibit returns to Penn, raising awareness for mental health issues
This year's Send Silence Packing exhibit was deliberately placed in a more visible area of College Green to invite more engagement from students passing by.
Wellness at Penn recommends support services for students struggling with stress, anxiety
Wellness at Penn offerings for the semester include group therapy, the Let's Talk program, Peer Wellness Coaching, and the SUPER Recovery Community.
Penn Health System revenue passes $10 billion for first time, marking nearly a 10% increase
This year's record-breaking annual revenue was boosted by a $129 million federal drug settlement.
Penn's Biology Department removes concentrations, prompting mixed reactions from students
While the decision to remove the concentrations does not impact already-declared students, prospective students are no longer able to declare a concentration.
Wellness at Penn advises caution amid Philadelphia-wide COVID-19 case surge
Amid increasing COVID-19 cases this summer, Wellness at Penn suggests staying home when symptomatic and masking around others.
Here’s how to get involved in STEM organizations at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian created a guide to Penn's STEM and health-related student organizations.
New Penn club fosters community for Black men pursuing healthcare careers
Future Black Men in White Coats is a new professional society at Penn that will create a community for Black men interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.