ReachMD XM Channel157 Launches "Medical Breakthroughs," in Partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Health System

ReachMD XM 157 airs 12 weeks of breakthrough content -featuring world renowned physicians from the University of Pennsylvania Health System. ReachMD, the voice of the medical community on XM radio 157, today announced their newest, original programming series, Medical Breakthroughs from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which begins airing on November 5th. The 12-week comprehensive series will feature the newest medical advancements in the areas of oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and genetics featuring America's leading physicians and medical researchers from the University of Pennsylvania.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 1, 2007 -- ReachMD, the voice of the medical community on XM radio 157, today announced their newest, original programming series, Medical Breakthroughs from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which begins airing on November 5th. The 12-week comprehensive series will feature the newest medical advancements in the areas of oncology, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and genetics featuring America's leading physicians and medical researchers from the University of Pennsylvania.

"It is a great privilege to be working with one of the world's finest medical institutions with a history of leadership and achievement in field of medicine. ReachMD is proud to feature this level of expertise and bring this type of content to our listening audience," commented Gary Epstein, CEO of ReachMD.

Epstein added: "this program line-up is simply fantastic and will highlight medical breakthroughs such as the use of the gamma knife in surgery for more precise and safer procedures; surgical and medical management of heart transplantation; surgical and medical regimes in epilepsy; and, cutting edge technologies for joint replacement."

The new series is hosted by Dr. Lee Freedman, a board certified internist and practicing physician in the Midwest. "I am honored to be hosting this series called 'Medical Breakthroughs' from the University of Pennsylvania," said Dr. Freedman. "It's terrific to have the opportunity to interview such an impressive list of physician leaders including: Dr. John Y.K. Lee, MD- Medical Director, of the University's Gamma Knife Center; Dr. Garret A. FitzGerald, MD- Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Director of the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics and Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine; Dr. John Q. Trojanowski, MD, PhD- Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Center and Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Stephen M. Hahn MD- The new Chair of Radiation Oncology at the School of Medicine, and Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Radiation Oncology and Principal Investigator of National Cancer Institute grant; And, Dr. Louis J. Soslowsky, PhD- Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Bioengineering and Vice Chair for Research."

To see the weekly schedule of the 'Medical Breakthroughs' series and other information on programming, or, to get streaming online internet access or listen to ReachMD XM 157 go to www.reachmd.com.

"This is a tremendous opportunity to inform both the physician community, as well as information-seeking patients, about leading edge developments in the field of clinical and basic research," commented Marc Kaplan, Director of Communications, PENN Medicine, which comprises the University of Pennsylvania Health System. "The format allows world renowned physician scientists to describe, in their words, the substance and importance of their work for patients."

About ReachMD:

ReachMD, headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois, is a leading provider of advanced healthcare information and education for medical professionals. ReachMD XM 157 remains committed to its mission of delivering highly relevant education, information and communication to medical professionals. The ReachMD XM channel is a new and innovative media vehicle that continues to deliver on this mission. The company's proprietary technology provides the most up to date healthcare information in the field through cellular phone, satellite radio and on-line programs. This technology allows healthcare professionals access to the latest information in best practices and new advances in treatment and delivers this information through convenient and accessible technologies. For more information, visit http://www.reachmd.com.

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