to make patients healthier, whether it’s developing models of the heart using 3-D printers to guide the implantation of a device, or lowering and standardizing radiation dosages for computed tomography (CT) scans across our network, or having a facility dog assist and comfort patients at MossRehab. The motivation to learn and improve care never ends. Einstein is committed to serving as a resource to the community. That’s why it’s gratifying when students visit our hospitals to learn about emergency medicine; to see how simulation technology is used to train residents, nurses, and allied health professionals; or when our medical experts meet with students in their classrooms to talk about careers in medicine. We are proud to play a part in helping enrich the lives of Healthy NewsWorks student journalists and help create the future healthcare champions of tomorrow in Philadelphia and around the country. — By Ruth Lefton Ms. Lefton is chief operating officer of Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park, MossRehab, and Willowcrest. Einstein Healthcare Network is Healthy NewsWorks’ Community Healthcare Champion. Foreword A commitment to innovation and a healthier future Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to support Healthy NewsWorks for its important work teaching essential writing, editing, and communications skills with a focus on healthcare. These skills are the building blocks that help create a solid foundation for students throughout their school years and throughout life. The mission of Healthy NewsWorks is aligned with Einstein’s mission—to provide exceptional healthcare and education for as many as we can reach. That mission allows us to focus on a commitment to cultivating lifelong educators and learners. Every day in our health system, I see our doctors, nurses, and staff developing treatments and approaches to enhance patient care and ultimately improving the health and well-being of the many communities we serve. I see this same commit- ment to mission among medical residents just starting their careers and with long-time clinicians. They continually come up with innovative ways 3