Health
Penn researchers partner with Camden County to create virtual reality training on Narcan use
The virtual reality video aims to educate the public on how to use Narcan through an accessible, immersive training experience.
Annenberg survey finds decline in vaccine trust, rise in health misinformation acceptance
71% of those surveyed agreed that vaccines approved in the United States are safe, a decrease from 77% in April 2021.
Penn study highlights therapeutic benefits of personal narratives produced by Chat GPT-4
The project, which successfully completed its first two phases, uses large language models to craft personal narratives, unlocking potential applications in both self-exploration and therapeutic treatment.
Wellness at Penn to host COVID-19 booster clinic next week following new vaccine approval
Wellness at Penn previously recommended the new boosters, which are currently only produced by Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax, for all members of the Penn community.
Panera increases caffeine warnings on Charged Lemonade amid FDA probe into Penn student’s death
The family of Katz — a Penn student with a heart condition who died last September — filed a lawsuit against Panera last week alleging that Katz died after consuming Panera’s Charged Lemonade.
Penn student Sarah Katz died after drinking Panera Charged Lemonade, lawsuit alleges
On the day of her passing, Katz consumed a 30-ounce Charged Lemonade from a Panera at 200 S. 40th St. and went into cardiac arrest hours later.
Wellness at Penn vaccinates over 10,300 community members at annual flu clinic
The annual clinic, which offered free flu vaccines to all members of the Penn community, was hosted from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 in Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center.
Penn Medicine, Omega Psi Phi fraternity host Men's Wellness Day event alongside campus groups
The event provided a variety of resources like free screening and tests, specifically geared toward promoting men’s health.
Pennsylvania one of 10 states with new COVID-19 variant
Other states with detected samples of the variant are Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
Penn's annual flu clinic begins Wednesday following removal of immunization requirement
The flu clinic — which provides free vaccines to all members of the Penn community — will be hosted in Gimbel Gymnasium in the Pottruck Health and Wellness Center from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6.
Hundreds gather for 'flash mob' to celebrate Penn Medicine researchers' Nobel Prize win
Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Smilow Commons Lobby in the Perelman School of Medicine for the event.
Penn Medicine's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for mRNA research
Karikó and Weissman's research was critical in the development of Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines.
Wellness at Penn recommends new COVID-19 booster amid nationwide supply shortages
The new boosters are designed to target the Omicron variant XBB.1.5. and similar strains, the current dominant strain of the virus.
Nobel laureate, former DP Editor-in-Chief reflects on research, time at Penn
Brown visited the DP’s offices during a visit to campus where he lectured at Penn Medicine.
Penn Campus Recreation announces Pottruck climbing wall now free of cost
The free climbing wall will be available from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center announces new CEO
After working for two decades in various University of Pennsylvania Health System leadership roles, Russell will be succeeding Michele Volpe as the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's new CEO.
Penn Nursing launches new master of professional nursing program
The program expects that 90 to 95 students will be enrolled for the inaugural Fall 2024 cohort.
Penn researchers develop faster, biodegradable COVID-19 tests
The new COVID-19 test, made from biodegradable cellulose fibers, aims to provide a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to current testing techniques.
'Send Silence Packing' returns to Penn, sparking conversation about mental health
The exhibit also served as a reminder that Penn’s campus has a variety of resources focussing on mental health education, ranging from University-run networks of support like Wellness at Penn or student-led clubs like Active Minds and CogWell.