Here we offer a PDF version of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network's 2009 Annual Report.

2009 Annual Report (2.65mb)

The Albert Einstein Medical Center was founded as the Jewish Hospital in response to the needs of the aged, infirm, destitute and the overall Jewish community. Due to existing prejudice, Jewish physicians weren't allowed to practice in hospitals with Christians; likewise, Jewish veterans of the Civil War often were refused treatment due to their religion.

2009

• Ten Doctors Named "Top Docs" by Philadelphia Magazine - Lawrence Brent, MD, Rheumatology; Arthur Chernoff, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Debra Copit, MD, Diagnostic Radiology; Alberto Esquenazi, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MossRehab; Lori Jardines, MD, Surgery; Philip Katz, MD, Gastroenterology; Mark Kotapka, MD, Neurological Surgery; Nathaniel Mayer, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MossRehab; Michael Saulino, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MossRehab; and Lawrence Solin, MD, Radiation Oncology
• Two Doctors Named "Rising Stars" by Philadelphia Magazine - Sumeet Mainigi, MD, specializing in treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia; and psychiatrist Guillero Otero-Pérez , MD, specializing in depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and suicide evaluation and prevention
• "Families Understanding Nutrition (FUN) From A to Z" Awarded patient Safety Achievement Award from Hospitals & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
• Residents Win Mind Games Competition

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Here is a list of some highlights from the history of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network – the medical center, Einstein at Elkins Park, Germantown Community Health Services, Einstein Center One, Belmont Behavioral Health, MossRehab: