Jefferson University

Sleep Flies Jefferson

Jefferson sleep study on flies suggests vibration could be an aid for humans

Jefferson Health's Swab Squad are 'Everyday Heroes' on 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Swab Squad MTV VMAs

Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health to help improve COVID-19 response in Pennsylvania nursing homes

Penn Medicine nursing home initiative

Jefferson to build Center City research center with $70 million gift

Jefferson Kimmel Research Center

Computer glitch reportedly triggered 'active shooter' alert at Jefferson University

Jefferson active shooter threat

Jefferson launches fund for hemp innovation and sustainability

Hemp

Jefferson Health considers purchase of Fox Chase Cancer Center

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Jefferson raises minimum wage to $15/hour across health system

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Jefferson collaboration creates first international medical degree

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Man, 60, stabbed at Broad and Walnut streets early Tuesday morning

Philadelphia Police Car

Jefferson med students swap stethoscopes for sketchbooks

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What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?

Eggs

Medical Marijuana

First PA medical marijuana dispensary slated for March opening in BucksCo

cannabis event

CDC: Overdose deaths have more than doubled nationwide in 16 years

Jefferson plans 'smart hospital rooms' powered by IBM Watson

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Jefferson, Aria complete merger of health systems

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Jefferson receives $2 million gift for new Community Engagement Center

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Is dark chocolate actually healthy?

Jefferson named among world's top 100 organizations for excellence in IT

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Operating Theater: When doctors do drama

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