UPHS - Health and Wellness Newsletter

Finding the Right Treatment for Diabetes

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

There are many medications and technologies available to manage diabetes when diet and exercise alone are not enough. Oral medications or insulin may be used to manage Type 2 diabetes, but Type 1 diabetics require insulin. There are a variety of oral medications that work in different parts of the body to improve blood sugars. Often people will take multiple oral medications at the same time to effectively manage their diabetes.

Women’s Heart Health Program at Penn Cardiac Care at Mercer Bucks

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

To focus on the unique heart health needs of women in our community, Penn Cardiac Care at Mercer Bucks offers the Women’s Heart Health Program. Our specialists are dedicated to early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. We offer free screenings for cardiovascular disease, individualized treatment plans and ongoing education to foster healthy lifestyles. To schedule your free screening today, please call (215) 860-3344.

Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse: Inpatient Hospice Unit

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

A division of Wissahickon Hospice Opening November 17, 2008 Hospice is a philosophy of care for people with serious and progressive illnesses, such as heart disease, lung disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Most people choose to receive hospice care in their homes; however, when symptoms such as pain cannot be managed in the home, patients can choose to receive care at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, our inpatient hospice unit.

Physician Announcements

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

University of Pennsylvania Health System's online resource for information about physicians.

Penn Takes Part in NIH Initiative to Find Treatments for Menopause

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

Women troubled by hot flashes and night sweats during the years around menopause want safe, effective treatment options. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine is part of a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative to conduct clinical trials of promising treatments for the most common symptoms of the menopausal transition.

Latest on South Street Bridge Construction

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

Due to ongoing construction and various other events, there are occasional traffic alerts for areas near to University of Pennsylvania Health System facilities. All of the following items have the potential to create either traffic congestion and/or parking shortages. If you have any questions about these alerts or other matters, please call 800-789-PENN (7366) or visit us online for future updates.

The Fourth Annual Focus on Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

The Abramson Cancer Center and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Greater Delaware Valley Division present the 4th Annual Focus on Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Conference A conference for those whose lives have been affect by blood cancers

11th Annual Heart Walk

Mon, November 3, 2008 EDT

The annual Start! Heart Walk will be held this year on Saturday, November 15 at Citizens Bank Park.