Jefferson Hospital

Jefferson Health is a prominent non-profit academic healthcare system based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and serves as the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University. It operates a vast network of 18 hospitals, including the flagship Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a major research hub, Jefferson Health conducts over 160 active clinical trials, with a particular strength in early-phase drug development and oncology. The organization also fosters innovation through its venture arm, Jefferson Ventures, which translates academic discoveries into commercial products and supports a portfolio of over 25 biotech and medical device startups. Following its 2024 merger with Lehigh Valley Health Network, it has become one of the largest non-profit health systems in the United States.