FEATURES: April 1997

Jefferson Opens Center for Diabetic Kidney Disease
To help combat diabetic kidney disease through both treatment and research, Jefferson has taken innovative action by opening a new Center for Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Advanced Nonsurgical Treatment for Enlarged Prostate Available at Jeff
Urologists at Jefferson are using a new medical device which uses microwave energy to safely eliminate excess prostate tissue without affecting adjacent, healthy tissue.

Jefferson Helping Philadelphia Host 'Presidents' Summit' For Community Service April 27-29
From April 27 to 29, Philadelphia will host The Presidents' Summit for America's Future, kicking off a wide-reaching, long-term effort to galvanize citizen involvement in community service geared to children and youth.

Success Story Means Millions in Savings to Jefferson Health System
Teaming up the materiel management efforts of the six member hospitals of the Jefferson Health System (JHS) has already brought about several millions of dollars in savings ­ with even more to come.

Jefferson and Mercy - Working Together to Define Alliance
Progress continues with development of the Jefferson-Mercy Alliance, which, when completed will represent a unique, multi-institutional network, capable of meeting all the healthcare needs of people in the region.


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JEFFERSON'S 1996 ANNUAL REPORT
Thomas Jefferson University's 1996 Annual Report is also available through the publications office at 215-955-6204.