Tun Tavern – In 1775, the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia was the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps. Soon after, John Adams drafted plans for the Navy there as well. It was also the meeting place for four Philadelphia nonprofit organizations from colonial times that still exist today: The Freemasons […]
The Value of Community in our Health and Wellbeing – On Saturday, July 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. James Pawelski and his wife, Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, about the value of community. Social connection to family members, friends and colleagues at work is essential to our overall health. Recently, […]
Effects of Social Media and Cell Phone Use in Children and Adolescents – This is an important discussion about how parents can prepare children for their digital lives. It also shares the concerns about the possible negative effects of social media, texting, and cell phone use in children and teens—along with practical […]
Violence Prevention in Children and Adolescents – Violence has become a national public health epidemic. The mission of the Center for Violence Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens and families through community-focused research and evidence-based programs.
Fidelity Month – In March of last year, a poll by the National Opinion Research Center from The University of Chicago indicated a precipitous decline in Americans’ belief in the importance of values such as patriotism, religion, family and community—the values that used to unite Americans despite our many differences […]
What you need to know about HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) – HPV is the number one sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. It can lead to warts in the genitals, anus, mouth, and throat. Initially, the vaccine use was recommended to protect women from cancer of the cervix. Now we know that […]
Skin Lesions in People of Color – Common conditions of the skin, hair, and nails vary in appearance in people of color from light skinned people. In addition, people of all colors are at risk for skin cancer, but because they occur less commonly in people of color, there is less […]
What you need to know about HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) – HPV is the number one sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. It can lead to warts in the genitals, anus, mouth, and throat. Initially, the vaccine use was recommended to protect women from cancer of the cervix. Now we know that […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Pregnancy – Listen to this great review of the steps you can take to maximize the health of your developing baby and yourself during pregnancy, and even before you conceive.
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. An advocate for over 30 years, Dr. Ritchie developed the PINK PLUS triple cancer screening program, and the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN for Colon Cancer Awareness.
