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At the Pennsylvania Healthcare Summit, Katherine E. Levins, JD, MBA, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Temple University Health System, shared insights on the policies shaping the future of healthcare in Pennsylvania. She underscored the importance of keeping healthcare accessible and affordable for Pennsylvanians, while addressing complex challenges and potential solutions related to scheduled Medicaid cuts, hospital consolidation, private equity, and workforce sustainability. Kathy also thanked State Representatives Dan Frankel and Arvind Venkataramani, MD, for their leadership and partnership—highlighting the value of collaboration in advancing policies that strengthen care for patients and communities across PA.

On National Women Physicians Day, we honor the incredible women physicians across Temple Health. Your commitment to patient care, leadership in medicine, and advancing excellence in healthcare make a lasting impact. Thank you for everything you do to inspire and lead within our community. #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #ItTakesTempleHealth

February is Heart Month ❤️ a time to recognize the important work happening across the Temple Heart & Vascular Institute. We’re proud of our multidisciplinary teams whose expertise, innovation, and commitment to patient care continue to advance cardiovascular medicine and improve outcomes across our community and beyond. Thank you to our physicians, nurses, researchers, and staff for the impact you make every day. Throughout the month, our teams are also hosting educational events and outreach initiatives to further support heart health awareness in the communities we serve. #HeartMonth

Save the date for the Temple Health Acres of Diamonds Gala! Friday, June 5, 2026. For more than seven decades, the Temple Health Acres of Diamonds Gala has been driven by one purpose: improving outcomes for our patients. This longstanding tradition fuels breakthroughs in academic research, advances clinical innovation, and strengthens care for the communities that depend on Temple Health the most. Join us for an evening that celebrates the power of philanthropy and partnership—and the impact we can make together when patients come first. More details coming soon. It takes Temple Health, and it takes you. Interested in supporting or sponsoring our Gala? Contact giving@templehealth.org for early opportunities.

Access world-class COPD insights on your schedule! Presented by the Temple Lung Center and the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Missed GOLD 2025? Now you can catch up on all the sessions from last year’s sold-out conference online! On-demand access to the 2025 GOLD International COPD Conference is now available. Don’t miss these highlights: 🔹 In-depth sessions on the latest in pharmacology and surgical treatments for COPD 🔹 Panels on inflammation in COPD, use of the CT in COPD management, and more 🔹 Presentation of the 2026 GOLD Report and Review Register today and participate at your own pace: https://bit.ly/4qNKx6l

Temple Health welcomed U.S. Representatives Brendan F. Boyle and Dwight Evans to Temple University Hospital - Main Campus for a press conference highlighting the critical role of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits in preserving access to care. President & CEO of Temple Health, Abhinav Rastogi, MBA, MIS, spoke to the responsibility health systems carry—particularly in communities where coverage gaps have real consequences for patients, hospitals, and outcomes. We’re grateful for the partnership of leaders who work alongside us to strengthen access to care for the communities we serve. Learn more about the press conference: https://bit.ly/4sNyQ0N

Congratulations Lauren Reilly, RN, for receiving The DAISY Award 🌼 Lauren, a nurse who works in the Urology department at Temple University Hospital - Main Campus, was recognized for her extraordinary leadership on her unit and her compassion for her patients. Thank you, Lauren, for your dedication and impact—we’re proud to have you as part of the Temple Health family! https://bit.ly/4bqNeWC

Please join us in welcoming some of the newest members of our team! #WelcomeToTempleHealth We’re proud to grow alongside passionate professionals who share our commitment to care, community impact, and innovation in healthcare. Whether you’re joining us at the bedside, in the laboratory, as a staff member, or in leadership — your contributions make it possible to provide our patients with excellent care every day. We’re excited to have you on the team. Welcome to the Temple Health family! Explore career opportunities with Temple Health: https://bit.ly/4hsNmEY Kendall Warren - Sourcing Manager Hailey Scratchard - Registered Nurse Eric Bachmann - Vice President of Operations Luis Quinones - Certified Recovery Specialist Tiffany Harris - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Patrick Shetzline - Associate Application Analyst Lois Kulp - Senior Application Analyst Michele Poblocki - Revenue Cycle Educator Fretzalis Gonzalez Roman - Medical Records Clerk Rebecca Anglemyer - Learning and Development Specialist

We had the privilege of celebrating the extraordinary team behind Temple Health’s lung transplant program. After completing 179 lung transplants in 2025—the most in the nation—we gathered to recognize the multidisciplinary professionals whose expertise, teamwork, and dedication make this life-changing care possible every day. Leaders from across the health system shared their gratitude for a team that consistently goes above and beyond for patients and families, setting the standard for excellence and collaboration. We are deeply proud of this team and the impact they continue to make. Learn more about the celebratory ceremony: https://bit.ly/4qSItcM

As we move further into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a remarkable year at the Temple Lung Center. 2025 was defined by impact, innovation, and continued leadership in pulmonary and thoracic care. Key highlights include: 🔹 The Temple Lung Transplant Program once again led the nation in lung transplant volume, completing a record 179 lung transplants—the most ever performed by a single center in a year 🔹 Expansion of next-generation COPD interventions, offering advanced options for patients with complex disease 🔹 Continued advancement of global collaboration in pulmonary vascular disease research 🔹 Hosting a sold-out 10th Annual GOLD International COPD Conference (we look forward to welcoming colleagues again on November 5–6) 🔹 Ongoing leadership in lung care, research, and education across Temple Health This progress is driven by the dedication of our clinicians, researchers, staff, and partners who are committed to improving lives every day. We’re proud to support a team that continues to redefine what’s possible in lung care.