It's National Pediatric Transplant Week. More than 2,100 children under the age of 18 are on the national transplant waiting list. Thank you to the registered donors, donors and donor families who make life possible. 💙💚

#lifebanc #organdonation #pediatrictransplantweek

Thank you American Heart Association for a magical evening at Cleveland’s League Park. Opened in 1891 and home to Cleveland professional baseball and football until 1945. Cy Young pitched here. Babe Ruth hit his 500th HR at the very spot I am swinging. Wow!

Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, a pioneer in female sexual health and post-partum depression, shares with
Daniel I. Simon, M.D. the evolution of female sexual health disorder studies that led to treatments to help women of all ages. Listen to the full episode: tinyurl.com/yc2xfa7s

Inspiring two-day University Hospitals Ventures-NEOMED healthcare transformation event at Bounce Innovation Hub, centered on new solutions for gun violence. Outstanding keynote address by Dr. Chethan Sathya, Northwell Health. #UHProud

Congrats to UH Research & Education Institute & Daniel I. Simon, M.D. on a fabulous State of UH Research Address this week. What an honor to have our Institute called out as a major contributor to #research excellence at University Hospitals - we promise to keep up the good work! 🔬📄🌟

Congrats to the '24 Scholar-Innovator Award recipients from the Harrington Discovery Institute! This esteemed group includes University Hospitals/CWRU School of Medicine Jordan M. Winter MD and Carlos Subauste, MD. Explore the full list of physician-scientists pioneering innovative solutions: tinyurl.com/5xdcbu6r

Discover insights from the renowned expert, Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan, as he delves into the effects of policy and environment on health outcomes, and shares his strategies for enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Honoring the Sedgwick and Wade families today with a white coat ceremony and tour of the research laboratory of Dr. Ken Remy, the second Ellery Sedgwick, Jr. Chair & Distinguished Scientist of Cardiovascular Research. Join me in thanking the Sedgwick and Wade families. #UHProud

UH Connor Whole Health is so proud to be a Diamond Supporter of the 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health, welcoming 750+ of our colleagues from around the world for an exciting week of education, connection, and inspiration! #ChampionsofWholeHealth

Developing your core is important – but crunches aren’t the most effective approach. Here’s why and what to do instead. myuh.care/CrunchesX424

UH UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is proud to announce that Mehdi Shishehbor, DO has been named and awarded as an innovator by Modern Healthcare's 2024 Innovators Awards, with over 200 peer reviewed publications of clinical and academic achievements.

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Hello friends. Golfing can reduce stress and help you get regular exercise. If you hit the links the summer be sure to warm up with a few stretching exercises, wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

Later today, a total solar eclipse will cross a significant portion of the United States. Here’s how to view the eclipse safely and what to do if you’re concerned about eye injury. myuh.care/EclipseX424 #eclipse #eclipse 2024

According to CDC, it’s estimated that more than 5 million adults and 1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism spectrum disorder. During #AutismAcceptanceMonth , let’s join together to increase understanding, acceptance and support of all those affected by autism.

Today marks the beginning of National #DonateLife Month . Join us in honoring donors, donor families, recipients, caregivers, and the 100,000+ people waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Learn how to get involved below! 💙💚 #DonateLife
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This #DoctorsDay , join me in recognizing every University Hospitals physician. Each day, this team cares for the health needs of thousands of patients, advances groundbreaking research and contributes to the medical community on an international scale. Thank you for all you do. #UHProud

Keith Ponitz, MD is the Director of the Pediatric Residency Training Program here at UH Rainbow Babies. Dr. Ponitz teaches general pediatrics and hospital medicine, and connects with students through a shared desire to help their patients live their life to the fullest.

A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device. Unlike hearing aids (which make sounds louder), cochlear implants are designed to mimic the functionality of a healthy inner ear. Here’s how. myuh.care/CochlearTW324

Early diagnosis and treatment can improve quality of life for patients with ATTR-CM. Experts discuss the best strategies in this Closing the Gaps podcast series. Listen now:

Your kidneys have many important functions and are vital to your body's other important systems. In honor of #WorldKidneyDay , here are facts about the kidney you might not know ➡️

#donatelife #kidneyhealth #lifebanc #organdonation