Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System in the news

James Ballinghoff, chief nurse executive of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, oversees more than 11,000 nurses and has a long career history within the organization.

Former Penn Medicine leaders Ralph Muller and Beth Johnston Muller have donated $7 million to endow three key administrative positions, ensuring leadership development and operational excellence.

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is the sole Pennsylvania institution named among U.S. News' Best Hospitals for 2026-2027, with 28 others recognized as Best Regional Hospitals.

Researchers from Penn Medicine are developing a new wearable device to monitor fetal oxygen levels during labor, aiming to improve clinical decision-making and reduce complications.

Researchers at Penn Medicine and Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia developed an immune-inspired public health strategy that significantly improved the detection of disease-carrying insects for Chagas disease in Peru.

Penn Medicine researchers discovered that the protein TRF2 plays a crucial and previously unknown role in maintaining muscle stem cell identity and enabling muscle regeneration.

Penn Medicine and CHOP researchers identified a key soluble signal, IGF2, that directs kidney development by sustaining stem-like cells, challenging previous assumptions about cell fate.

New research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania indicates that GLP-1 therapies can be customized for individual metabolic needs beyond weight loss, based on their varying effects on heart and metabolic health.

A brain bleed survivor repeatedly expressed gratitude to Penn Medicine via Instagram messages, praising their exceptional patient care and crediting them with saving his life.

Penn Medicine was the official Medical Services Provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, with their experts sharing insights on crisis management for large events.

Amy Schied Reigner is the new Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, returning to lead strategic HR functions.

Penn Medicine researchers found that semaglutide consistently reduced calorie intake by 24-30% over 60 weeks, leading to significant weight loss and long-term maintenance.

A study by Penn Medicine reveals that young women with PMOS have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and strokes, independent of other risk factors.

Seven Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania staff, identified as nurses, were injured when a car crashed into their shuttle bus in South Philadelphia.

Penn Medicine settled for $9.25 million a class action lawsuit over alleged unauthorized sharing of patient data from its myPennMedicine portal via tracking pixels.

Penn Medicine's HUP-Cedar provides a specialized 24/7 walk-in crisis response center for rapid psychiatric assessment, stabilization, and connection to ongoing mental health support.

Botswana dramatically reduced its AIDS-related death rate by over 75% in the last 25 years, significantly aided by the long-standing Botswana-UPenn Partnership.

Leonard Abramson, a key donor to Penn Medicine and namesake of its cancer center, died at 93, leaving a legacy of significant philanthropic contributions to medical research and care.

Penn Medicine launched a campaign with Yard NYC to celebrate its historical legacy and ongoing innovation in healthcare, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.

Penn Medicine launched a national campaign with Yard NYC to celebrate its 275-year history of medical firsts and innovation, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.