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Way to Health 2024 year in review
The Way to Health annual roundup shares highlights from the past year, including product news, engagement metrics, and team updates.
Fewer readmissions, emergency visits for gynecologic oncology patients in texting program
The Together Care program, which uses automated text messaging to monitor gynecologic cancer patients after an operation, was linked lower rates of hospital readmissions and emergency visits. In this case study, the Together Care team describes the evolution of the program, pilot results, and considerations for other teams interested in implementing a similar program.
Release notes December 2024
Read Way to Health updates including recently launched programs, new features and enhancements, and bug fixes.
Nudge Unit collab promotes safer firearm storage
As part of the Nudge Unit's ongoing efforts to reduce gunshot injury, the team is partnering with Penn Trauma's Sunny Jackson to give away safes and gun locks to the Philadelphia community. During a November event at Penn Medicine's Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, the team handed out more than 80 gun safety devices. The program, which initially launched with a grant from Accelerate Health Equity, has expanded with funding from the state Department of Health.
Health, greenery, and justice for all: the Center for Health Justice
How can we best treat health woes that are rooted in social and historical issues? The Center for Health Justice (CHJ) at CHTI is working to address racial inequities through efforts rooted in research that include greening neighborhoods, supplying financial support, and empowering community members. CHJ’s work is featured across several articles in Penn Medicine magazine’s fall/winter issue.