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Jefferson Physicians Perform Emergency Surgery on Teen from Belize

3.12.2010 editor
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Dr. Howard Krein, an ENT physician at Jefferson, was in Belize on a medical mission when he met a teen with juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma who needed surgery to remove a large tumor from his nasal cavity.

Dr. Krein specializes in general head and neck surgery as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Krein along with Dr. Marc Rosen and Dr. Jim Evans performed the surgery on 16-year-old Luigi Troches, who was brought to Philadelphia from Belize. The teen is breathing easier now and would have died without having the surgery.

Watch the 6 ABC video of this touching story.

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Crohn's Disease & Colitis Education Day at Jefferson on April 11

3.09.2010 editor
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Jefferson Gastroenterologist Cuckoo Choudhary, MD, and Rheumatologist Oscar Irigoyen, MD, are among the speakers on the subject of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at the 2010 Spring IBD Education Day.

According to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the current hypothesis of the cause of IBD is 1.) that yet-unidentified environmental agents (such as bacteria) trigger an abnormal immune response in people who carry genes that make them susceptible to Crohn's disease or colitis and 2.) that the interplay of genetics, environment and the immune system accounts for the initiation and perpetuation of the disease.

On April 11, 2010 a panel of health specialists will explore the aspects of living with Crohn's disease and colitis. Topics will include therapies, management, health maintenance and associated musculoskeletal problems.

Event Overview
Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Building, 1001 Locust Street, Philadelphia
Admission: Free
Parking: Free parking (Jefferson enclosed parking garage at 10th and Chestnut Streets. Entry on 10th Street.)

Register now online or call the CCFA office at (215) 396-9100.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Offers a Range of Cancer Support Programs

3.07.2010 editor
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Encourage those you may know with cancer to experience the healing help of support programs from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. Programs include Look Good...Feel Better, Jefferson Journaling, Man-to-Man and Navigating the New Normal (a program for adults aged 18 to 45).

The Kimmel Cancer Center offers a range of programs for patients undergoing treatment for cancer and dealing with life after treatment, including:

Navigating the New Normal
An educational and support program for adults between the ages of 18 and 45 who are living with cancer or have a history of cancer.

Coffee and Conversation
This group will be held in a casual atmosphere and will give young adults a place to discuss various cancer-related topics including treatment side effects, relationships, employment, etc. It will be led by a licensed social worker.

Thursday, March 25 & April 22
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Starbucks
10th & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
 

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'Get Your Rear in Gear' on March 21 to Support KCC and Department of Surgery

3.07.2010 editor
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Help in the efforts to fight colon cancer by supporting Team Jefferson in the second annual Get Your Rear in Gear run/walk this month in Philadelphia. The event raises awareness and support for colorectal cancer research and patient care, and Jefferson is a sponsor and grateful beneficiary of event proceeds.

When: Sunday, March 21
Where: Martin Luther King Drive (West River Drive)
Registration: 7:30 a.m.

Tony's Trot for Kids Fun Run: 9 a.m.
5K Timed Run: 9:30 a.m.
2-Mile Remembrance Walk: 9:45 a.m.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 a.m.

Register online now. As part of the registration process, you will have an opportunity to join Team Jefferson.

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