Jefferson Health

We recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of 12 new medical-surgical telemetry rooms at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital! An additional 18 rooms are on track to open in September, bringing even more capacity to support our growing needs.

This project is part of Jefferson Health's ongoing efforts to enhance the quality, safety, and delivery of care across our facilities. 💙

Dermatologists are sounding the alarm about “tan maxxing,” a social media trend encouraging prolonged UV exposure for a deeper tan. ☀️

Dr. Suephy Chen explains on Living Well why even a little color means DNA damage – and how these habits can increase long term skin cancer risk. Check the 🔗 below for the full article! 👇

Congratulations to 11 recent graduates of Jefferson’s Community Health Worker Academy. The newly certified CHWs were recognized at a recent graduation ceremony. It marked the conclusion of a rigorous, nationally accredited 13-month-long training program. It start of new careers in healthcare and improved access to medical care and community resources in vulnerable communities.