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Health News

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
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Food

What's the verdict on eggs and cholesterol?
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Medical Marijuana

First PA medical marijuana dispensary slated for March opening in BucksCo
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Drugs

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

Hospitals

Jefferson plans 'smart hospital rooms' powered by IBM Watson
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Hospitals

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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Wellness

Infrequently Asked Questions: Is dark chocolate actually healthy?

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