Department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

04/13/2026

🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️Save the date on Saturday, May 16, for Amy's Ride/Run/Walk to fight Pancreatic Cancer in Quakertown, PA!

Proceeds from this fun, family-friendly annual event support our research program at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Jefferson Health. Register today!

Amy's Ride/Run/Walk is on Saturday May 16, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K-ish Walk, 5K Run, 24-Mile Bike Ride, 33-Mile Bike Ride, Virtual 5K Walk, Virtual 5K Run, and Virtual Bike Ride.

04/06/2026

🏃‍♀️‍➡️On Saturday, April 25, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is hosting its Annual PurpleStride 5K (Philadelphia) to raise funds for research. Jefferson Health is thrilled to participate as one of the sponsors for this year’s event. Please consider joining Team Jefferson – its free! 💜

PurpleStride is the ultimate event to end pancreatic cancer. Register for free and start fundraising today!

03/24/2026

It’s Doctors’ Week at Jefferson Health! Through March 30, we’re celebrating our surgeons' contributions to leading-edge research and compassionate patient care. We hope you’ll take a moment to show your appreciation for a special Jefferson surgeon now: Jefferson.edu/NationalDoctorsDay 💙

02/27/2026

For Paul Small, the gift of life came from someone he’s loved since the day she was born: his daughter, Meredith Small Hibbard. In September 2017, Meredith donated a kidney to her father, restoring his health and ending his yearlong reliance on dialysis. Paul and his wife, Audrey, are now paying that gift forward with a contribution to Jefferson Health Thomas Jefferson University.

Read the full article: bit.ly/4a7IGUh

02/04/2026

On World Cancer Day, and every day, we work united in compassion, innovation, and hope — committed to supporting every unique journey. 💙

On World Cancer Day, we recognize everyone who has been affected by cancer.

This year's theme, United by Unique, reminds us of the central goal the unites our entire team: caring for you. A comprehensive circle of personalized care — research, treatment & support — ensures each and every patient receives exceptional, compassionate care.

Today and every day, the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center remains committed to our mission to improve lives of cancer patients and their families through compassion, innovation, and breakthrough discoveries.

11/21/2025

On , we celebrate our resilient patients, including these inspiring survivors pictured at our 20th Annual Pancreatic Cancer & Related Disease Patient Symposium earlier this month.

Our multidisciplinary team of internationally renowned experts diagnoses and treats pancreatic cancer every day of the year: jefferson.edu/pancreas

11/21/2025

Today on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we honor all who have been affected by pancreatic cancer. 💜 🎗️

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to find early and accounts for about 3% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States and about 8% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

At the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are committed to advancing scientific discoveries in order to better prevent, detect, and treat pancreatic cancer and build a more hopeful world for our patients and their loved ones.

Learn more about pancreatic cancer, including symptoms, screening, treatment options, and research studies: https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/pancreatic-cancer

Department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

11/13/2025

We are proud to be part of the Jefferson team ⭐️

Jefferson Health earned twelve “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025. This grade recognizes our unwavering commitment to safe, high-quality care across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Learn which hospitals received top marks and how we’re putting safety first. Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/48biBlU

Jefferson Health - Abington
Jefferson Health – Einstein
Jefferson Health - New Jersey
Jefferson Health - Northeast
Lehigh Valley Health Network

11/12/2025

On Saturday, November 8, we hosted our 20th Annual Pancreatic Cancer & Related Diseases Patient Symposium!!

This event is a highlight each year for our committed team of clinicians, researchers, and support staff. Thank you for inspiring us to continue this important work. 💜

09/26/2025

✨ Celebrating National APC Week ✨
We're shining the spotlight on Eika Barriera-Justiniano, MSN, AGACNP-BC, from the Central Region, who was honored with a Jefferson Health APC Clinical Practice Award. 🌟👏
Eika was joined by Drs. Charles and Theresa Yeo and Dr. Avinoam Nevler at the award ceremony 💙

09/03/2025

Congratulations to Eika Barriera-Justiniano on being recognized as an exceptional Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) at Jefferson Health. Eika is a key member of our multidisciplinary team treating and related diseases at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson ⭐️

Profile: jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/b/barriera-justiniano-eika

08/07/2025

Lung surgeon Dr. Olugbenga Okusanya discusses the impact of race and gender on lung cancer survival in the most recent research roundup from Jefferson News: bit.ly/4lP2zm8