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Pennsylvania orthopedic group adds joint replacement surgeon
Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center has added Vibhu Banala, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Banala is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, including primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, according to a September news release shared with Becker’s. Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand...
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Scheie Eye Institute in MOTION: Penn Medicine’s new mobile unit brings sight-saving care to vulnerable residents
Scheie Eye Institute in MOTION brings free screenings for the four leading causes of blindness—glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy—directly to Philadelphia’s underserved and unhoused communities, with support for the uninsured, and social work services that close the loop from screening to follow-up care. Residents in...
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Nearly 700 cases reported in Pa. as some vaccinated people contract the disease
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Choice MedWaste Expands Regional Healthcare Infrastructure with New Autoclave Medical Waste Treatment Facility
Newark, DELAWARE, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choice MedWaste, a locally owned provider of regulated medical waste management services, today announced the completion of its own specialized medical waste treatment facility in Elkton, Maryland, featuring advanced steam sterilization through proven autoclave technology. The investment represents a major expansion of the company's treatment capabilities and positions Choice MedWaste to provide large and small healthcare organizations with a more comprehensive, locally managed approach to regulated medical waste disposal throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
WHYY
More than 200 registered nurses at Jefferson Health in Greater Philadelphia announce plans to unionize
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Registered nurses at several Jefferson Health hospitals and centers in the Greater Philadelphia area announced Tuesday that they are unionizing, citing persistent staffing shortfalls, heavier workloads and other issues.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia unveils new research center | PHL17 Morning News
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Spring Village Center for Therapy & Wellness in Wyndmoor announces expansion
Spring Village Center for Therapy & Wellness in Wyndmoor announced that it has expanded by roughly 800 sf. The expansion includes two new offices and a group room for workshops and movement classes. “We couldn’t be happier to share our expanded space with our community,” said co-owners Cat McLaughlin, LPC,...
Phillymag.com
Meet a Health Hero Finalist: Rachel Rutter
The Phoenixville immigration attorney founded Project Libertad 11 years ago to help advocate for and provide all-encompassing support to youth asylum seekers. Twelve-year-old Lia* fled her homeland of Honduras and came to the United States seeking safety from neglect and abuse. Living with untreated PTSD, Lia struggled in school and was suspended for trauma-related behavior. Because there is no right to a court-appointed lawyer in deportation proceedings in the U.S., Lia faced immigration court alone, and had difficulty sharing her story. The judge questioned her credibility and viewed her school record negatively. As a result, Lia was deported back to life-threatening conditions that awaited her in Honduras.
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Pennsylvania orthopedic practice adds joint replacement surgeon
Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center added Claire McDaniel, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. McDaniel specializes in primary and complex hip and knee replacement surgery, according to a September news release shared with Becker’s. She is also an active clinical researcher who has authored numerous peer-reviewed...
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The workforce risk hiding in how health systems treat a sick physician
Health systems’ leave policies, workplace support and leadership sensitivity may affect physicians’ ability to return to work after a life-threatening illness or medical event, a study found. Researchers in the Department of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia interviewed 22 physicians ages 43 to 77 who had experienced...
NorthEast Times
Penn Anesthesiologist Living With Rare Lung Disease Named Health Hero Finalist
A Penn-affiliated anesthesiologist who was diagnosed with a rare, progressive lung condition in her late twenties has been named a finalist for the 2026 Health Hero award, according to reporting by The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia Magazine. Lyndsay Hoy lives with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a disease in which abnormal muscle cells...
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Penn Medicine nurse recognized for helping people in addiction recovery navigate medical challenges
Madison Schmus, a Penn Medicine nurse who specializes in wound care and addiction treatment, started her healthcare career in the emergency department. She enjoyed her work, but she wasn't able to follow patients all the way through their care. "The bigger picture is really important to me, because I think...