May 2008 Newsletter
Protect Your Skin from the Summer Sun
Summer is just around the corner and for most Americans that means spending more time outdoors. Unfortunately, spending extended periods of time in the sun without some form of protection increases the risk of developing skin cancer.
Gestational Diabetes: Managing High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that starts during pregnancy and usually goes away once the baby is born. Approximately 4 percent of all pregnant women develop the disease, which typically begins halfway through pregnancy.
Penn's Top Docs
The University of Pennsylvania Health System congratulates our 134 physicians recognized as the region’s best doctors in Philadelphia magazine’s 2008 "Top Docs" list. Featuring more Penn physicians than any other hospital or health system in the region.
Fifth Annual Philadelphia Go Red for Women Luncheon
On Friday, June 6, 2008 the American Heart Association hosts its highly anticipated social and educational event, the 5th Annual Philadelphia Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.
Vaccine to Attack Ovarian Cancer
Penn researchers at the Center for Research on Early Detection and Cure of Ovarian Cancer use patient’s own tumor tissue and create an immunotherapy vaccine to attack ovarian cancer.
Upcoming Events
View this listing of upcoming events at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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