When is the Right Time to See a Fertility Specialist?

About one in seven couples struggle with infertility and require assistance in becoming pregnant. The good news is recent breakthroughs in reproductive care are giving couples more hope than ever before. Treatments for infertility are rapidly advancing, but some conditions affecting fertility take more time to treat than others. Therefore, it is important to know when to seek care from a fertility specialist. Penn Fertility Care specialists are pioneers in the development of infertility treatments and are at the forefront of research in the field.

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Penn Sports Medicine: Helping Patients Get Back in Action

From the weekend warrior to the professional athlete, the specialists at the Penn Sports Medicine Center provide comprehensive care for athletes of all abilities. Specially trained in the field of sports medicine, the physicians at the Penn Sports Medicine Center have one goal: to help their patients get back in the game as quickly as possible.

A sports medicine patient can be anyone who is active and needs treatment in order to get back to work, weekend activities or organized sports.

Our sports medicine team is really multifaceted," said Brian Sennett, MD, chief of sports medicine at Penn. "We see nearly 4,000 patients a year and provide treatment for a full range of sports injuries related to recreational, high school, collegiate and professional athletic performance."

The physicians at the Penn Sports Medicine Center are experts in treating serious injuries. They combine treatment, therapy and surgery for the least invasive approach to achieving the best possible outcomes.

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Heartburn or GERD?

An estimated 60 million Americans have heartburn symptoms at least once a month. Anyone experiencing heartburn more than twice a week could have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD occurs when a muscle in the esophagus does not close properly, allowing stomach contents to leak back into the esophagus and cause irritation. Prolonged exposure can cause permanent damage, but most cases are treatable with lifestyle changes and medication.

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Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals Now!

The University of Pennsylvania's Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management program is a medically supervised treatment program that provides the highest level of care in a setting of clinical and research excellence. Patients receive a customized treatment plan and lose an average of 25 pounds over 13 weeks, with significantly reduced risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Now is the time to get started on your long-term weight loss success!

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Penn Wound Care Center Moves to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Each year, 6 million people in the United States seek treatment for an acute or chronic wound. The Penn Wound Care Center, now located on the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center campus, provides multidisciplinary care for patients with chronic wounds.

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Heart Care Tailored for Women

The Women's Cardiovascular Center at Pennsylvania Hospital is dedicated to improving the heart health of women. The staff at the center understands the gender differences of heart disease and offer prevention, diagnosis and treatment options specifically for women. Each woman's personalized care plan includes a comprehensive risk assessment, on-site testing, prevention and treatment options, and if appropriate, evaluation and care for cardiac risk during pregnancy.

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Penn Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center

The Penn Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center is recognized by the National Parkinson Foundation as one of 45 worldwide centers of excellence. The center is one of the largest of its kind in the country and the most pre-eminent in the Philadelphia region, providing care to nearly 3,000 patients each year. Comprehensive clinical care and innovative research are integrated to provide the patient with the best treatment options.

The center employs a multidisciplinary treatment approach managed by an expert team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, psychotherapists, social workers and nurses. After careful evaluation, this team of specialists designs an individualized treatment program tailored to the patient's needs.

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Top 10 in the Nation. Again.

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is now ranked eighth in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the second year in a row that HUP has ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the nation. The publication's prestigious annual "Honor Roll" of best hospitals in America places HUP as one of only 21 hospitals chosen from the approximately 4,800 facilities surveyed in 16 specialties and the only hospital in the Philadelphia area to achieve the ranking.

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Penn's Dental Implant Center

The Dental Implant Center of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are a comprehensive, multidisciplinary group of specialists with a team approach to restoring oral maxillofacial health. Now the standard of care for replacing missing teeth, dental implants offer an alternative to bridges, partials and dentures. With a comfortable, custom fit to your mouth, they look and feel like natural teeth. The Center utilizes the latest three-dimensional, state-of-the-art digital-imaging equipment, enabling staff to place implants with the highest degree of success.

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Penn Center for Executive Health One Day Could Add Years To Your Life

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about business these days, but employee health can have a big impact on company vitality and the bottom line. Business leaders and their employees operate under extraordinary pressure on an ongoing basis. Stress can lead to both physical and emotional medical problems, and may even take a toll on productivity. That’s why, especially in this economy, preventive health care is more critical than ever.

The Penn Center for Executive Health is an extraordinary preventive medicine program that offers personalized services to patients who want access to top-notch health care. A one-day, comprehensive medical assessment by a team of the best physicians in their field is the first step to making your future health a lifelong priority.

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