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Penn Medicine Doctor Innovates With New Ways To Save Lives Inside And Outside Of Hospital

An inspirational leader at Penn Medicine is ensuring that Philadelphia's underserved community gets the care it needs.

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March 27, 2025

An inspirational leader at Penn Medicine is ensuring that Philadelphia's underserved community gets the care it needs. Penn Medicine has one of the busiest emergency departments in the region, and in the center of the action is Dr. Raina Merchant.

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"In emergency medicine, it's all about the team," Merchant said.

The Penn Medicine doctor added that it's more than taking care of sick and injured people in Philadelphia. For her, it's about providing health care to people who don't have access.

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