We talk a lot in healthcare about volumes, outcomes, quality metrics, length of stay, and patient satisfaction. All of those things matter.
But behind every one of them is something harder to measure: culture.
Great programs are built when people trust one another, communicate openly, hold themselves accountable, and know that every member of the team matters.
It’s physicians, APPs, nurses, perfusionists, technicians, therapists, administrators, and countless others working toward the same goal: doing what is best for the patient.
Technology matters. Expertise matters. Resources matter.
But culture is what brings all of those things together.
At Jefferson Einstein Montgomery, I remain incredibly proud of what our team has built. Our successes belong to the people who show up every day, support one another, challenge each other to be better, and never lose sight of why we are here.
Protect the culture, and you protect the quality.
Strengthen the culture, and everything else has a chance to follow.
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A Tiny Heart Tumor, a Stroke, and a Remarkable Recovery
After suffering a stroke with no clear source, Tayshia Hatcher was found to have a small tumor on her aortic valve. Surgeons removed the benign tumor, preserved her valve, and helped identify what was likely the source of her stroke. Six weeks after surgery, Tayshia reported no pain and no lasting effects from her stroke.
When Open Heart Surgery Is the Best Option
At 82 years old, Rachel Leister underwent triple valve open heart surgery after severe aortic and mitral valve stenosis caused significant shortness of breath. Six weeks later, she is pain-free, feeling great, and ready to get back to walking outdoors.
Your Heart Was Made to Move
What is the best exercise for your heart? There isn’t just one answer. Dr. Raymond Singer explains how aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, balance, and simple daily movement can all support cardiovascular health.
Can Sleep Affect Your Waistline?
We often think about diet and exercise when we talk about maintaining a healthy weight. But there may be a third piece of the puzzle: sleep. Dr. Raymond Singer explores how insufficient sleep can affect hunger, metabolism, cravings, abdominal fat, and cardiovascular health.
The Heart-Lung Machine: A Jefferson Legacy That Changed Medicine
More than 70 years ago, Jefferson surgeon and researcher John H. Gibbon Jr. helped make what once seemed impossible a reality: temporarily replacing the functions of the heart and lungs with a machine so surgeons could operate on a stopped heart.
50 Years Later: A Journey Home
As I prepare for my 50th high school reunion, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has taken me from Cheltenham to college, medical school, surgical training, decades of practice, and ultimately back home to care for the community where it all began.
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Pages
- Learn about heart valves. Heart Valves
- Read testimonials. Testimonials
- Did you know I have a consulting firm? Singer Heart/Lung Consulting
- Check out my TedTalk! Defining Success
Links
- Links page with more information about your heart. Links
- Dr. Adam Pick's Site: heart-valve-surgery.com
