JeffNEWS Online - August 2000

August 2000
Walkers to Join Marathon Runners for 3rd Annual Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run September 17 This year, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is sponsoring the first annual Jefferson Hospital Three-Mile Walk for Health in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Distance Run. full story... Register for 2000 Jefferson Hospital Distance Run or Walk Volunteer for Distance Run, Walk U.S.News & World Report Again Ranks Jefferson University Hospital as Philadelphia's Best for Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation U.S.News & World Report has once again cited Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as the best hospital in Philadelphia for cardiology/cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. full story...
Douglas J. MacMaster Jr., Esq. Chairs TJU Board Of Trustees full story...	Major Changes to Jefferson's Transportation Programs Announced full story... Foundation Supports ALS Research full story...
Jefferson and Kimmel Cancer Center Scientists Find New Link Between FHIT Gene and Hereditary Colon Cancer Researchers at Jefferson Medical College (JMC) have unexpectedly found evidence indicating that the recently identified FHIT gene may play a role in a common form of hereditary colorectal cancer. full story... Innovative Procedure for Removing Uterine Fibroid Tumors Can Help Women Avoid More Extensive Surgical Options For years women with uterine fibroids, benign tumors of smooth muscle, have had to undergo hysterectomies or other surgical procedures to remove the fibroids, procedures that could be painful, leave scars and affect their future fertility. full story... Compliance Corner - Confidentiality full story...
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