Jefferson Health in the news

The Daisy Foundation founders visited Jefferson Health to celebrate nurses for their compassionate care, clinical excellence, and teamwork through various individual and team awards.

The founders of the international DAISY Award visited Jefferson Health to celebrate nurses for their compassion, clinical excellence, and teamwork.

The DAISY Foundation founders visited Jefferson Health to celebrate and recognize nurses for their outstanding compassion and clinical excellence across multiple hospital locations.

Jefferson Health is reimagining healthcare access through same-day cancer care, virtual primary care, home-based services, and expanded clinical trial access, as discussed by its president, Baligh Yehia, M.D., in an AHA podcast.

Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, opened a new orthopedic center in Dunmore, offering various orthopedic and cardiac services, following a fire that destroyed its previous orthopedic institute.

The DAISY Foundation recognized exceptional nurses across Jefferson Health for their compassionate care, clinical excellence, and teamwork, including specific individuals and teams honored for their outstanding contributions.

Jefferson Health reported a $181.5 million operating loss in fiscal 2026, driven by its insurance business, but showed quarterly improvements and achieved a profitable fourth quarter.

Jefferson Health is utilizing AI to transform healthcare and improve patient experience.

Jefferson Health criticizes insurance company policies for creating barriers to patient care and interfering with clinical judgment, advocating for decisions to be made by patients, families, and care teams.

Jefferson Health is testing a new, less invasive brain disorder treatment that could be an alternative to surgery for conditions often mistaken for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.

Jefferson Health launched a Lifestyle Medicine Program to empower patients with sustainable healthy habits for preventing and managing chronic diseases by focusing on six interconnected pillars of health.

Resident doctors at Temple Health and Jefferson Health ratified their first union contracts, securing salary increases, equal pay, and protections against nonclinical tasks.

Jefferson Health is testing an innovative, less invasive E-shunt procedure for normal pressure hydrocephalus as an alternative to brain surgery, showing promising results in early clinical trials.

Glanzmann Subaru and Blood Cancer United donated 80 heart-shaped fleece blankets to cancer patients at Jefferson Abington, symbolizing community support.

Jefferson Abington and Torresdale hospitals' emergency departments were recognized with a national award for excellence in nursing, patient care, and staff well-being.

Christopher Cullom, formerly of Jefferson Health, is the new Chief Operating Officer at Carilion Clinic.

Research by Thomas Jefferson University links exposure to adverse social determinants of health with fatalistic cancer beliefs, impacting screening and treatment seeking.

Jefferson Health is integrating physician well-being into its operations, utilizing multidisciplinary approaches, technological tools, social engagement, and transparent communication to support its healthcare professionals.

Jefferson Health hospitals received national recognition in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings for excellence in specialty care and patient outcomes.

Jefferson Health operates 58 health centers offering comprehensive care, serving as community access points, and expanding their reach with new facilities to bring healthcare closer to patients.