To my friends and colleagues in the Philadelphia region and around the world. These past few months have seen unprecedented stress on our front-line caregivers and our community. The current tensions and destruction to our city, on top of the devastating health and economic impact of Covid-19, have caused much sadness and concerns in our Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Philadelphia has always been known as a “City of Neighborhoods.” We must do our part to keep our neighborhoods strong. These are tough times but we must unite and come together. We cannot let our inner candles flicker. We must share our love and respect for each other and treat all people with dignity. Our hearts must and will go on!
As beautifully stated today by Mr. Barry Freedman, President and CEO of Einstein Healthcare Network, “Our mission statement, with humanity, humility and honor, to heal by providing exceptionally intelligent and responsive healthcare and education for as many as we can reach, is our guide as Einstein Healthcare Network continues its long history of treating an expansive and diverse community.”
Please help us continue to serve our community by contributing to our fundraiser for Einstein Health –We’re More than Medicine!
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Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Under 50
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in patients under 50 is considered “premature CAD” and is often associated with a strong family history and lifestyle factors like smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity, and stress. Drug abuse can also be a factor,...
Hibernating Myocardium
Hibernating myocardium is a condition where a part of the heart muscle has difficulty contracting due to reduced blood flow. It can occur over days, months, or years, and can be reversed with revascularization. With permission from the patient to post, this video...
Triple Valve Surgery and Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is often described as either valvular AFib or nonvalvular AFib. AFib is considered valvular when seen in patients who have a heart valve disorder or a prosthetic heart valve in place. Nonvalvular AFib maybe caused by medical disorders such as high...
Respiratory Care Week
Respiratory Care Week is a special time to honor the hard work and dedication of respiratory therapists. Their impact on patient care is truly invaluable. As key members of our collaborative heart team, they play a crucial role in caring for our post-operative...
Beautiful Hospitals Impact Healing
I’ve been fortunate to work at aesthetically beautiful hospitals for my entire career. It’s important to understand that beautifully-designed hospital spaces do have a positive impact on healing, from allowing in natural light, to the construction of healing gardens...
How Safe are GLP Medications?
Drugs known as GLP-1 medications are being widely prescribed in the United States. The most well-known are Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Cagrisema, and Rybelsus. In this video, I explained the basics, including how they work, their impact on the heart, and some of their...
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