Channel Title: Penn Medicine Channel Description: Welcome to Penn Medicine's Youtube channel, where you'll find everything from health tips and advice to doctor profiles to patient stories, and much more. Subscribe now for all our latest videos: http://bit.ly/1W2TbMY This channel is constantly updated with new videos that will educate, inform, and entertain...all while giving you a closer look at the people, places, and events that make Penn Medicine the top hospital in the Philadelphia area, and one of the best in the nation. At Penn, our combined missions of research, education, clinical care and community service improve health and well-being. We are proud of our commitment to service and strive to use discovery and rigorous research to benefit our neighborhoods, our city and our world. We embrace the opportunity to teach others, to learn from our partners, and to care for patients with skill and dignity. <video> Creating CAR T cells inside the body: Dr. Carl June Description: Nobel Laureate Drew Weissman and CAR T pioneer Carl June are exploring mRNA vaccines that could help patients' bodies create their own cancer-fighting CAR T cells – potentially making this lifesaving therapy more accessible. #PennMedicine </video> <video> Treating Heart Disease with mRNA Technology Description: Dr. Drew Weissman, Nobel Laureate, is developing mRNA treatments to regenerate heart tissue and repair genetic heart defects – potentially revolutionizing cardiac care through simple injections. #PennMedicine </video> <video> Advancing Health Through Data: Inside Penn’s Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics Description: Discover how the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics (DBEI) in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of health research. Combining the statistical rigor of biostatistics, the population-level insights of epidemiology, and the data-driven innovations of informatics, the DBEI drives comprehensive solutions to the most complex health challenges of today. The DBEI leverages data science to uncover the causes of disease, predict outcomes, and transform healthcare. Learn how our innovative research and collaborative approach are making an impact at Penn Medicine and beyond. Learn more about the DBEI: https://dbei.med.upenn.edu/ And follow the latest from the DBEI on X (https://x.com/UPennDBEI) and LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/LinkedInDBEI). </video> <video> Meet Sarah R. Liskey, PA-C, Family Medicine Description: Sarah R. Liskey, PA-C, is a family medicine provider at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. As part of the Virtual First Primary Care program, Sarah encourages open communication with her patients and values their feedback, which allows her to better care for them virtually. Learn more about Sarah R. Liskey, PA-C: https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/sarah-liskey?fadf=pennmedicine Learn more about Virtual First Primary Care: https://www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/services-and-treatments/primary-care/virtual-first-primary-care </video> <video> Safe Sleep for Your Newborn | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video Elizabeth Quigley, a nursing leader at Pennsylvania Hospital, reviews the importance of safe sleep practices and their role in reducing sleep related deaths. Elizabeth reviews key safety practices that have been shown to protect newborns and connects families to www.pasafesleep.org where they can learn more. </video> <video> Midwifery Care at Pennsylvania Hospital | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video two of Pennsylvania Hospitals Certified Nurse Midwives, Flannery Farrell and Malika Iton, provide an overview of the midwifery model of care. Flannery and Malika review the benefits of midwifery care and how midwives at Pennsylvania Hospital collaborate with OBGYN physicians to provide patients with a positive and empowering birth experience. </video> <video> Birth Preferences | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video Dara Belcher, a certified Doula and Childbirth Educator, reviews the benefits of defining your birth preferences in advance of your delivery hospitalization. Dara defines the value of a birth preference document, key considerations patients should consider when creating their birth preferences, and when to discuss your birth preferences with your care team. </video> <video> Gestational Diabetes | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video one of our Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, Matthew Kelly Janssen, MD, describes gestational diabetes and the importance of screening for this disease during your pregnancy. Patients will learn about the glucose tolerance test, used to screen for gestational diabetes, and how they can prepare for that test. Dr. Jansen also reviews what patients can expect if they screen positive for gestational diabetes and how the care team will support them during and after their pregnancy. </video> <video> Feeding Your Newborn | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video Dr. Lauren Jenkins, MD, reviews key considerations expectant parents should consider as it relates to feeding their newborn. Dr. Jenkins outlines how the care team will support patients to meet their feeding goals before and after delivery. </video> <video> Laborist Model - A Team Approach to Care | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: This video features Dr. Abigail Wolf, Chair of OBGYN at Penn Medicine's Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Wolf provides an overview of the care team patients can expect to meet during their delivery hospitalization and their specific roles. Patients can expect to learn how our interprofessional team works together to ensure the highest level of care is delivered. </video> <video> Induction of Labor | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video Dr. Rebecca Hamm, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician, defines what an induction of labor is and what patients can expect if they experience an induction of labor. Dr. Hamm reviews the indications for induction of labor and different methods of induction that providers may recommend. Patient's will also learn key questions that they should discuss with their provider as they consider if an induction of labor is right for them. </video> <video> Pre-Eclampsia | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video one of our Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians, Dr. Haley Quant, MD, defines pre-eclampsia and how physicians screen for and treat this disease. Dr. Quant will review risk factors for pre-eclampsia and how the care team monitors for and treats pre-eclampsia. Patient's will learn about key warning signs for pre-eclampsia and when it is important to contact their provider. </video> <video> Skin-to-Skin Care | Supporting Your Pregnancy Journey Description: In this video Alicia Hussey, a nursing leader at Pennsylvania Hospital, provides an overview of skin-to-skin care for newborns. Alicia describes the benefits of skin-to-skin care, for both the birthing patient and the newborn, and reviews techniques to support skin-to-skin contact for both the birthing patient and partner. </video> <video> The Role of the Ross Procedure Description: Penn Aorta Center Director Nimesh Desai, MD, outlines the role of the Ross procedure for patients with aortic valve disease, including why it is the ideal procedure for younger and middle-aged adults. Learn more about the Ross Procedure: https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/for-physicians/physician-education-and-resources/clinical-briefings/2022/november/ross-procedure-for-aortic-valve-replacement-in-younger-and-middle-aged-adults https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-health-care-professionals/for-physicians/physician-education-and-resources/physician-interviews/2024/april/advances-in-cardiac-surgery-the-ross-procedure </video> <video> 2024 Year in Review | Penn Medicine Description: Join us as we look back at another remarkable year of breakthroughs and milestones. From groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care to community outreach and medical education, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, researchers, and trainees continues to push the boundaries of medicine. Watch as we celebrate our collective achievements and preview how Penn Medicine is helping to build a healthier tomorrow. #pennmedicine </video>

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Welcome to Penn Medicine's Youtube channel, where you'll find everything from health tips and advice to doctor profiles to patient stories, and much more.

Subscribe now for all our latest videos: http://bit.ly/1W2TbMY

This channel is constantly updated with new videos that will educate, inform, and entertain...all while giving you a closer look at the people, places, and events that make Penn Medicine the top hospital in the Philadelphia area, and one of the best in the nation.

At Penn, our combined missions of research, education, clinical care and community service improve health and well-being. We are proud of our commitment to service and strive to use discovery and rigorous research to benefit our neighborhoods, our city and our world. We embrace the opportunity to teach others, to learn from our partners, and to care for patients with skill and dignity.

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