Jefferson Health - Abington

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Steven Fassler, colorectal surgeon at Jefferson Health, is urging you to know the signs. If you are due or have concerns, schedule your colon cancer screening today. Visit JeffersonHealth.org/ColonScreening

Dr. Paul Minkovitch, a general surgeon at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, has performed 700 robotic procedures. This achievement represents the powerful combination of experienced surgical leadership and forward-thinking innovation in action.

Your heart health matters every day. ❤️ At Jefferson’s Abington and Lansdale hospitals, our cardiac teams are here for every step of the journey. We’re committed to caring for our community and helping you stay informed about your risk factors.

All Jefferson Health hospital locations, including ERs, remain open. However, due to inclement weather, some outpatient & urgent care sites are operating on a modified schedule on 2/22 & 2/23. For non-emergent medical needs, visit jeffersonhealth.org for more info.

Thanks to the generosity and longtime commitment of Bruce and Judi Goodman, the Goodman Emergency Trauma Center will support a modernized and expanded emergency department for the more than 80,000 patients cared for each year. Learn more: giving.jefferson.edu/about/news/goo…

Jefferson Health and Hatfield Ice are coming together. 🏒 Now known as Jefferson Health Arenas at Hatfield Ice, the iconic rink in Colmar, PA, now includes added health screenings, wellness education and community programming. Learn more: bit.ly/4k35Ga0

Leaders from Jefferson Lansdale Hospital teamed up with the SHARE Food Program to pack nutritious food for local families. Supporting food access helps care for our community beyond hospital walls. Learn more: bit.ly/3JkeYkl

Congrats to the Structural Heart team at Jefferson Abington Hospital on completing its first transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). TEER is a minimally invasive option for some patients with a leaking mitral valve who aren’t candidates for open-heart surgery.

For the ninth year, Kori Robino organized a Christmas Eve gift giveaway for families in the NICU at Jefferson Abington Hospital. Started in honor of her daughter, the tradition continues with support from Today is a Good Day.

National recognition for Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. 🎉Becker’s Hospital Review named us among 518 hospitals nationwide with the lowest catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rates. A zero CAUTI rate is a milestone worth celebrating.

The BEE Award for Extraordinary Caregivers honors team members who go above and beyond to support nurses and patients alike, and Maria Cruz embodies that spirit completely. Maria has become family to the ICU, known for her compassion, thoughtfulness, and unwavering dedication.

Congrats to Kyneera Lamb, PCT — our BEE Award honoree at Jefferson Abington Hospital! Kyneera is the definition of teamwork and compassionate care. Thank you, Kyneera, for going above and beyond every day! 🐝

Thank you to our colleagues for supporting the community by providing 450-plus families with Thanksgiving meal donations! 🩵 bucksindependence.com/jefferson-heal…

Congratulations to Valerie Cecero, ICU nurse and DAISY Award honoree, for her outstanding commitment to patient care and teamwork. Valerie is a steady, trusted presence on the night shift, known for her skill, composure, and willingness to help in any situation.

Congrats to Kimberly Fleisch, BSN, RN, CRRN, GERO-BC — DAISY Award honoree at Jefferson Abington Hospital! Kimberly embodies what it means to care with both skill and heart. Thank you, Kimberly, for leading with empathy and treating every patient like family. 🌼

Congrats to Jill Kyle, MBA, CFRE, Bruce and Judi Goodman Senior VP, Regional Advancement, for receiving the esteemed Alfred S. Frobese Day Award. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and commitment to their profession.

Congrats to Jefferson Lansdale Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital on receiving an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025!

Congratulations to Jayelyn Hummel, MSN, RN — DAISY Award honoree at Jefferson Abington Hospital! Her patient shared that Jayelyn was “the angel who lifted me up." Thank you, Jayelyn, for the kindness and dedication you bring to every shift.

Congrats to Stephen Russell, PCT 2, BEE Award honoree! His coworkers say that when Stephen is on shift, everyone feels a sense of relief because they know patients are in great hands. Thank you, Stephen, for the care you provide every day.

We are pleased to share that the Abington Health Foundation Women's Board completed their pledge of $500,000 to the Durham Fund for Nurse Wellness at Jefferson Abington Hospital. The fund seeks to address systemic changes within the nursing profession.