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Mapping Surgical Need in Philadelphia

Mapping Surgical Need in Philadelphia

May 16, 2023

In this detailed and comprehensive geospatial analysis, Michaela Hitchner analyzes the impact of CSH in Philadelphia and identifies areas for improvement.

American Board of Surgery Features Dr. Matt Goldshore

June 29, 2022

In this American Board of Surgery (ABS) Surgeon Stories feature, Dr. Matt Goldshore talks about the importance of mentorship and provides advice to LGBTQIA+ surgical residents.

Hands to Hold on the Path to Surgery

March 2, 2022

The first-of-its kind Center for Surgical Health provides navigation and support to help under- and uninsured patients receive surgical treatment before it becomes an emergency.

Dr. Goldshore Selected as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Involvement Recognition Awards Recipient

January 28, 2022

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Goldshore for his selection as a 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Involvement Recognition Awards recipient for his work with CSH!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Surgery Is a Human Right

November 17, 2021

CSH Deputy Director, Dr. Matt Goldshore, talks about the goals and operations of CSH and his experience working with CSH.

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Operation Equity will be Presented at ACS 2021 Clinical Congress

September 15, 2021

The CSH Classroom's Efficacy Evaluation of Operation Equity, a Curriculum on Surgical Equity, was chosen as the runner-up in the category of Education, Innovation, or Outcomes for the American College of Surgeon's 2021 Medical Student Program!

BeHeard BeHealthy

August 24, 2021

BeHeard BeHealthy is a Pennsylvania-wide needs assessment trying to identifying the barriers to health in our communities. It will help organizations like CSH better advocate for policy change and provide more resources for our patients. Please help us work for YOU and sign up to complete the survey!

Many immigrant patients in Philly rely on the ER for surgical care. Some Penn surgeons are changing that.

August 9, 2021

Thank you to WHYYNews and NPR for featuring CSH and getting the word out about our work! We are so excited to serve our community! Great work to our team, including the amazing Penn Surgery and Penn Plastic Surgery residents, Matt Goldshore and Carrie Morales!

Penn Medicine’s new center to improve surgical equity for vulnerable patients

July 30, 2021

Thank you to Penn Today for featuring us in an announcement!

Penn Medicine Launches Health Equity-Focused Surgical Center

July 28, 2021

We were recently featured in Patient Engagement Hit!

How Penn Medicine is promoting surgical equity

July 27, 2021

Check out our feature in Becker's Hospital Review!

Penn Medicine Launches New Center to Improve Surgical Equity for Vulnerable Patients

July 26, 2021

Read about CSH in Penn Medicine News!

State of CSH

June 24, 2021

Hear a message from our director about our accomplishments and future goals!

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