IMPORTANT: Beginning at 8:00 AM on September 3, Temple University Hospital – Main Campus (Broad and Ontario Streets) will no longer provide Labor and Delivery services. All childbirth services will be relocated to our new hospital location.


 

TRANSIT ALERT: Major cuts to bus, subway, and rail may affect travel to and from our campuses. Read full update.

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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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5 Tips to Help Older Adults Stay Out of the ER

It's more important than ever for seniors to do what they can to stay healthy as we deal with the spread of COVID-19. Here are some tips from family medicine doctor Mark Obenrader that may help seniors reduce the risk of exposure.

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Manage Your Blood Pressure to Stay Healthy and Stay Home

High blood pressure can make illness hit you harder than most. Boost your health with this checklist and avoid doctor visits and trips to the ER.

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Living with Lung Disease? 5 Things to Know About COVID-19

A Temple nurse practitioner provides some steps to keep yourself healthy while staying connected with family and friends.

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Recovering from Bariatric Surgery: Your Questions Answered

If you’re thinking about bariatric surgery but worried about the recovery process, think again. Dr. Neil King explores some of your most common bariatric surgery recovery fears and helps you overcome them with reassuring facts.

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How to Prevent Gaming Injuries

Gaming can be a fun outlet during social distancing. Be sure to take a few steps to prevent injuries while you’re beating your best score. Dr. Eric Kropf explains how.

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5 Ways to Get Your Steps in While Social Distancing

It may feel challenging to get your daily steps in during social distancing. But if you have an underlying health condition, it’s important to maintain your activity. At home or in your neighborhood, give these 5 ideas a try.

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Making the Best Food Choices During Social Distancing

It may be tempting to grab whatever’s in your pantry during social distancing. But those who’ve had bariatric surgery have unique dietary needs. Here’s how you can stay on track by choosing this not that, even while staying at home.

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5 Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During Social Distancing

Running out of ideas to keep the anxiety and stress of social distancing at bay? Here are 5 fun and healthy ways you and your family can cope together.

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Joint Replacement Exercise After Surgery

Post-joint replacement exercise is an important part of the recovery process. Dr. Julie Shaner helps you understand what to expect activity-wise and why movement is so important.

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