Temple is seeking help identifying the patient in this photo. The patient is approximately 65-70 years old, 5'7", 132 pounds, w/ gray hair and beard. The patient is Spanish-speaking and arrived at TUH-Main Campus on July 6th. Anyone with information is asked to call 215-707-2000.
If have any of the following and would like to donate them to Temple, please email covid19@tuhs.temple.edu to coordinate. Thank you for your support.
- Masks
- N95 masks
- Gowns
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Face shields
- Tyvek coveralls
- Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes
We dropped off 12,000 gloves 2,000 masks and a couple of thousand applicators to @TempleHealth yesterday. Still searching our old pharma building for more!
We are so incredibly touched and grateful for this wonderful donation from @Pink. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our healthcare heroes on the frontlines.
Our Temple team is hard at work caring for our patients - and reminds you to #StayHomeForUs and help spread this message to #flattenthecurve during the #coronavirus outbreak.
85 residents and fellows previously training at Hahnemann will join Temple over the next 2 weeks. Welcome and we look forward to supporting you on this next step of your journey! #MedEd#medtwitter
Even when you make a plan to vote, unexpected illness and injury can change those plans. At Temple Health, our Patient Experience and Guest Relations team is working around the clock to aid patients who need to #vote with emergency ballots.
We are excited to announce our plans to open a state-of-the-art hospital dedicated to the health and wellness of women and babies, right in North Philadelphia.
Read more about how this new hospital serves our community: bit.ly/3kOOg3y
Last night 3 Philadelphia Police Officers were treated, released at Temple for gunshot wounds suffered in the line of duty. Thank you to all physicians and staff-esp. @TempleTrauma & Emergency Department-for the outstanding care and service that you provided today and every day.
Today our Temple community knelt in solidarity to show our united commitment to #racialjustice. It was a powerful day and we felt proud to take part in this citywide demonstration of unity in the fight against racism. #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives
Former @Eagles wide receiver @FMitchell84 partnered with #Kingston11Philly to deliver 200 meals to our night shift #healthcareworkers -- in person!
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us spread the #TempleStrong message to our team. We appreciate your support!
The @USArmyNorth has now joined us in the fight against #COVID19 at Temple University Hospital - Main, Jeanes Campus, and Episcopal Campus.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your service and welcome you to #TempleStrong.
#InThisTogether
We could not be prouder to congratulate Dr. Amy Goldberg on receiving the #PhiladelphiaAward!
Dr. Goldberg is recognized for her impact on the community and decades of work to address gun violence to reduce the number of Philadelphians who suffer from firearm injury or death.
We are incredibly saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Dr. John M. Daly, Dean of @templemedschool. He was an exceptional leader, mentor, physician, friend and so much more.
Our hearts and minds are with his family during this difficult time.
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Thank you to our community for the outpouring of support and #PPE donations you have contributed.
Special thanks to:
Temple Center for Asian Health, Temple University Chinese Community, American Chinese United Organization, @dc21iupat@FMCCorp@usli150@PPFpretzels@Tesla (1/2)
Temple is now the first in the US to test the drug #gimsilumab to treat #COVID19 and #ARDS patients (acute respiratory distress syndrome) as part of a national clinical trial. bit.ly/2VcH2u0@TempleLung
On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay, we'd like to recognize our amazing #TempleWomeninMed.
These talented, dedicated, and inspiring women physicians are leaders in our community and the field of medicine -- and together you make us all #TempleStrong.
Today @Wawa treated our staff to lunch! We'd like to extend a huge thank you to Wawa, one of our Philly favorites, for everything they're doing to help support our community of #healthcareheroes!
These are the moments that remind us we are all #InThisTogether.
What an incredible way to show up for our staff as they come in for the evening shift. Thank you @TU_Police for your support and for helping us keep our community safe. We appreciate you!
Temple University Hospital once again leads the nation, performing more lung transplants than any other center in 2022. With the dedication of our transplant team, we're able to perform transplants for some of the most complex cases, with leading outcomes: bit.ly/45HWXlg
.@TempleMedSchool researchers make another #HIV breakthrough, using #CRISPR gene editing technology to eliminate SIV, the primate equivalent of HIV, in a large animal model, a major milestone in the path to a potential cure. #TempleMedResearchbit.ly/3o9RQoo
“Every other doctor I saw said they could only put in an even larger stent, but once I found Dr. Eun, he said he could actually reconstruct my ureter. It was just fantastic news.” said Stanley who has a new lease on life after robotic surgery thanks to Dr. Daniel Eun. #DoctorsDay
The community response of PPE donations has been incredible. Thank you to everyone who has joined us in the fight against COVID-19. Your generosity and dedication will always be remembered.
Even in a pandemic, these are the moments that remind us what #TempleStrong truly means.
Congratulations to Temple Health’s @AJGTempleSurg and @TheScottCharles, who have been nominated for the 2019 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards – Innovations in Human Services.
Join us and VOTE for Dr. Goldberg and Scott Charles: bit.ly/2OsTcbx
"When I first met Dr. Laura Douglass, she was so bubbly and kind, so I felt comfortable to share with her. And she changed my life." said Pamela who is enjoying the life she was meant to live after gender-affirming surgery.
#DoctorsDay
Temple's physicians are, and always have been, beacons of strength and courage that provide hope to the city of Philadelphia and beyond.
With great pride in the extraordinary work our Temple physicians do, Happy #NationalDoctorsDay to each and every one of you.
Happy #NursesWeek and #HospitalWeek to our amazing community here at Temple Health!
We look forward to sharing your stories and photographs all week, and we thank you for everything that you do to make Temple Health an exceptional place for patients and co-workers alike.
Many congratulations to Temple's Dr. Amy Goldberg (@AJGTempleSurg) for receiving the #PhiladelphiaAward for 2019! Dr. Goldberg has made a difference in so many people's lives and is the shining example of what it means to be #TempleStrong. bit.ly/3iljAmG
Tomorrow is #NationalDoctorsDay. This year, our Temple physicians and clinical teams are being called to do the extraordinary as we face #COVID19 head-on.
Share your gratitude for our #HealthcareHeroes by replying to this tweet or sending us a direct message. #TempleStrong
Today the @AFThunderbirds and @BlueAngels paid a very special tribute to front-line fighters of #COVID19 by flying over our Philadelphia community to honor first responders and #healthcareworkers. Thank you for sending a reminder in the skies that we're all #inthistogether.
The #COVIDvaccine arrived at TUH - Jeanes Campus today!
We asked our team why they decided to get vaccinated, and we heard some recurring themes:
🗨️ "I want to protect myself, my patients, my family and friends."
🗨️ "To make the world a safer place and end the pandemic."
Emotions ran high on Wednesday as the @washingtonpost captured the first doses of the #CovidVaccine arriving at Temple. “It’s a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Amir Emamifar, Chief Pharmacy Officer. washingtonpost.com/health/co…
We're feeling very #TempleProud that Dr. Deric Savior, Head of Medical Oncology at @FoxChaseCancer at Temple University Hospital, is featured on the front cover of the 2021 "Top Doctors" issue of @phillymag! #TempleStrong
To every Temple Health staff member who is working tirelessly to provide and support patient care: Thank You.
Your selfless dedication and unparalleled commitment to serving our patients during this most trying time makes us tremendously proud to call you our #healthcareheroes.
Temple's @anjalivaidyaMD and @TempleMedSchool cardiologists have come up with the virtual echocardiography screening tool (VEST) – a virtual screening tool that greatly simplifies the process of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension. Read more:
bit.ly/3iHX0Fw
Temple University Hospital has been ranked the most racially inclusive hospital in Pennsylvania and the 13th most racially inclusive hospital in the United States by the @lowninstitute. #TempleProudbit.ly/3hZeYpu
Happy #WIMMonth! With this year's theme being "Advancing Equity, Creating Change," we will be partnering with @templemedschool to share stories that feature the incredible #TempleWomeninMed who are making a difference and creating a positive impact on the future of medicine.
We are proud to announce a new alliance with @PCOMeducation and @RedeemerHealth to acquire Chestnut Hill Hospital. Temple will manage the hospital, and all members will help ensure that CHH remains a valuable health resource for its community. Read more: bit.ly/3JAn2ch
Temple University Hospital has again earned the designation of “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” from @HRC! 🏳️🌈
Congratulations to our Temple Health #LGBTQ Alliance Task Force for their contributions to achieving this distinction. #TempleProudbit.ly/2GDUVwu
Biology faculty helped donate 7,000 gloves & other equipment from #Ursinus labs to @TempleHealth University Hospital, while the art dept. donated gloves & N95 masks to @TrappeMedic324 first responders. More good news @ our new blog, Sycamore Stories. ursinus.edu/live/news/4553-b…
#TempleHealth and @FoxChaseCancer were proud to be part of this year’s #AUA2025 conference - sharing bold research, innovative approaches, and deep expertise in urology and urologic oncology. Thank you to our exceptional faculty and fellows who helped make last week a success.
Philly's own @MsPattiPatti shared this message of thanks and support for the incredible frontline heroes at #TempleHealth. In a delicious tribute, she also donated more than 2,800 of her famous sweet potato pies to our staff ❤️
Today is National Wear Red Day! On this day, our Temple Heart & Vascular team joins people all over the world in wearing red to show our support for the awareness of heart disease, the #1 cause of death in women.
#WearRedDay#GoRedForWomen#HeartMonth
Temple University Hospital has been ranked among the nation's 148 best hospitals by @LeapfrogGroup and @Money - the only hospital in Philadelphia and 1 of 10 in PA.
We're proud to offer our patients access to such safe, high-quality care.
Learn more: bit.ly/3PjNfxi
During #EMSWeek2020 we're proud to celebrate the team @TempleHealthT3 who play such a critical role at the front lines caring for our patients.
Thank you for your inspiring dedication and service to our community. #TempleStrong
The #COVIDvaccine arrived at TUH-Episcopal Campus last week!
Below are just a few reasons our team members chose to get vaccinated:
"So I can start giving hugs again" 🤗
"Because vaccines work" 🙌
Today, representatives from Operation Warp Speed, including Dr. Moncef Slaoui, visited TUH - Main Campus for a tour and conversation as part of our participation in Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson's #COVID19 vaccine clinical trial, Ensemble.
Temple Health proudly celebrates #WomeninMedicineMonth! We're honored to recognize our talented #TempleWomenInMed and their groundbreaking contributions from medicine to surgery to research.
Thank you for everything you do.
#TempleProud#WIMMonth
Major breakthrough from Dr. @anjalivaidyaMD at #TempleHealth her team developed VEST, an EMR-integrated screening tool that flags life-threatening heart failure (PAH) earlier—saving valuable time & lives. Now adopted at Temple Health and expanding globally bit.ly/4kWFPAx
Happy Friday from our amazing #healthcareheroes at Temple! We'd like to say thank you to everyone who has donated #PPE, delivered delicious meals, and championed our #TempleStrong team members as we continue to fight against #COVID19.
Great news! Temple University Hospital has been named to @Forbes magazine's first-ever "America's Best Employers by State" list for Pennsylvania! We're so proud of our amazing team -- thank you all for everything you do for our patients every day! More: bit.ly/2KsSLjQ
Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈! We take pride in providing high quality and equitable healthcare for a diverse community & we'd like to take a moment to affirm our commitment to providing an inclusive & supportive environment for our #LGBTQ patients, staff, visitors, faculty & students.
.@anjalivaidyaMD is a Temple cardiologist who specializes in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. Dr. Vaidya shares what led her to pursue Cardiology and how her heritage inspired her: bit.ly/3uxoAun#AAPIHeritageMonth
Happy Nurses and Hospital Week to our incredible community here at Temple! ❤️
Every day, we see how you show up strong for every one of our patients and for each other. Thank you for everything you do to make us all so #TempleProud.
#NursesWeek#HospitalWeek
We are so grateful for @foxschool’s generous donation and commitment to helping our team members on the frontlines. Thank you for your support as we all continue the fight against #COVID19. #TempleStrong
To help keep vital front-line emergency personnel healthy and able during the crisis, the Fox School of Business is donating $20,000 to a Temple University Health System fund for PPE.
Learn more: bit.ly/2wRbd0l
“Normally, I’m a unit clerk in Temple’s neurosurgical ICU. My job is to make sure everything is running smoothly on my unit, helping the nurses and staff out whenever I can." (1/4)
Cory James
Unit Clerk
#HospitalWeek
Today we celebrated a major milestone in #TempleHealth history: Jeanes Hospital is now officially Temple University Hospital-Jeanes Campus! Thank you to everyone who helped make this momentous occasion possible. #bettertogether
Excited to celebrate Temple University Hospital and its life-saving work with our fun and supportive community! Cheers to Philly’s night out! #AcresofDiamonds#ShineBright
Temple Health joins 11 other hospitals and health systems in a collective commitment to #antiracism and addressing healthcare disparities.
As we continue to affirm our commitment to a purposeful culture of change, we're proud to be take part. Read more: bit.ly/2CXIDwU
#COVID19 booster shots are immediately available for those 16+ at the following Temple Health locations:
TUH - Main Campus
Student Faculty Center
Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm
Temple – Roosevelt Blvd. Vaccine Clinic
Monday – Wednesday and Friday from 12pm - 5pm
I’m so appreciative of the nurses and doctors at @TempleHealth and I thank them. I was able to FaceTime with my mom today. I told my mom everyone has been praying for her and of course how much I love and miss her. Please keep her in prayer.
Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈! We take pride in offering high-quality, equitable healthcare for our diverse community, including LGBTQ services and LGBTQ Affirming Care Providers. Visit our LGBTQ health page to learn more!
bit.ly/3C86eGM
We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our community as we actively pursue both government and private channels to continue building our emergency stockpile of PPE.
We invite you to join the fight against COVID-19 through your donations.
#TempleStrong
Congratulations to Dr. Gerard Criner and the Temple Lung Center - Interventional Pulmonary team for performing the nation’s first post-FDA approval case using the Olympus Spiration Valve System for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
PA voters: your online voting registration deadline is tomorrow! More information and to register: bit.ly/3k7ncKJ
Thanks to our staff and volunteers for helping our Temple Health community exercise their right to vote - because every voice matters.
Thank you, @SecretaryLevine, for joining us today to announce a the $1 million grant Temple will receive to help combat the opioid epidemic. #opioidepidemic
Join us in congratulating @anjalivaidyaMD for her election to the @PHAssociation Scientific Leadership Council, a group that works to proactively facilitate the development of new knowledge about pulmonary hypertension and lead development of the PHA’s medical programming!
It was a home run at the Phillies game on Tuesday night! Dr. Gerard Criner and @TempleLung Center patient George teamed up to throw out the first pitch to help raise awareness about lung disease and the importance of being proactive about your lung health.
Temple University Hospital’s lung transplant program is #1 in the region for 1-year outcomes and performed the most transplants in the U.S., according to the latest data from @SRTRNews. Read more: bit.ly/3gfCEnI@TempleLung#TemplePROUD
It's official! Temple University Hospital has achieved Magnet designation, considered the highest honor and form of recognition for nursing excellence. CONGRATULATIONS to our entire nursing team - thank you all for everything you do every day! Learn more: bit.ly/2Rz5WDS