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Today, we remember those lost to suicide, support all who are affected by suicide as attempt or loss survivors, and remind anyone who may be experiencing crisis that you are never alone. Help is always available: • Text PA to 741741 • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

For kids, Covid severity is similar to mild-moderate flu. For everyone else, it's much worse (3-13 times worse). For 7 months, we've been updating and publishing the figure on the left. Facts matter. Science can save lives.

📍NEW: 2 studies show sharp drop in mortality among hospitalized #COVID19 patients—25.6% chance of dying at start of pandemic; now 7.6% chance. Drop across all groups, including elderly & w/ underlying conditions—physicians are getting better at treating. npr.org/sections/healt…

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Looking for an Epi/Biostat postdoc interested in cancer prevention research to join my research group at Penn! Dept. of Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics #epitwitter #AcademicTwitter

Here it is. In a year filled with such darkness, finally — some light.

Penn Medicine’s first COVID-19 vaccinations began this morning at Pennsylvania Hospital. Emergency department nurse Eric Young, who had just ended his night shift, was the first health system staff member to receive the vaccine — to applause from those gathered.

New MMWR analysis of #COVID19 cases among children and young adults found the lowest incidence among children 10 and under, even after in-person school started in many places. Read the full report: bit.ly/MMWR11321.

Black women at 3X ⬆️ risk of triple negative #breastcancer—even with comprehensive adjustment for #riskfactors, find Anne Marie McCarthy (Anne Marie McCarthy) & co. in a new study of almost 200,000. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ca… #TNBC

In the new #TheoryLab podcast, Anne Marie McCarthy of Penn Medicine and Dr. Lauren Teras of American Cancer Society discussed: -Breast cancer risk -Mammography & aggressive cancers -Breast density ACS screening guidelines: cancer.org/healthy/find-c… Full podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imp…

#Breast health is a 365 days/yr job. One that comes with different challenges and resources for each of us. Dr. Lauren Teras of ⁦American Cancer Society⁩ and Dr. ⁦Anne Marie McCarthy⁩ ⁦Penn Medicine⁩ share resources, research and risks. Please share! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Congratulations Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy on being awarded $50,000 from PA Breast Cancer Coalition to support your research in #cancer epidemiology with an emphasis on reducing #breastcancer #disparities by developing precision #screening strategies. Penn Medicine News

Today we honored Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy with a $50,000 research grant for her research on cancer epidemiology with an emphasis on reducing #breastcancer disparities "I'm hopeful and with the support of the PBCC we'll be able to make positive impacts." - Anne Marie McCarthy Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center

Anne Marie McCarthy was recently featured on the Susan G. Komen Real Pink Podcast. Dr. McCarthy shares her focus on developing new ways to identify people with high risk of breast aggressive cancer. Listen and read more below! #breastcancer realpink.komen.org/understanding-…

Gov. Josh Shapiro signs landmark law requiring insurers to cover life-saving breast cancer screenings. PA Breast Cancer Coalition pennlive.com/health/2023/05…

Congratulations to our newest ResearcHERS Scholars, a distinguished honor recognizing trailblazing women researchers based on their innovation and potential for impact. Learn more about the program and how you can help support women-led cancer research at secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServ…

Please welcome new PC3I Innovation Faculty Anne Marie McCarthy, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Penn. Her research goals include reducing the burden of #cancer through improved #prevention & screening strategies for minority populations. pc3i.upenn.edu/people/anne-ma…

Thank you to members of ResearcHERS, Men Wear Pink, and CEOs Against Cancer for joining Anne Marie McCarthy, PhD (Anne Marie McCarthy), an American Cancer Society Society funded #researcher, yesterday for an in-depth discussion on the latest in #BreastCancer #research at Penn Medicine.

ICYMI from our Spring Newsletter highlighting patient & clinician directed #nudges: Project led by Anne Marie McCarthy using nudges to increase supplemental breast MRIs for women with dense breasts. #breastcancer #bcsm pc3i.upenn.edu/projects/nudge…