Fox Chase Cancer Center was honored to host newly elected Senator Joe Picozzi as he came to tour one of the crown jewels of Pennsylvania’s 5th Senate District.
“It is such an honor to be here. You all are doing so many amazing things for the community right here in the district,” said Picozzi as he toured the Center with leadership team members visiting working labs and hospital floors. Picozzi was inaugurated in January and at age 29 is the youngest member of the Pennsylvania Senate and the first Republican to represent Philadelphia in 30 years.
Fox Chase President & CEO Robert Uzzo, MD, MBA, FACS, welcomed Senator Picozzi on April 11, 2025.
“Senator Joe Picozzi might be new to many in this room, but he is not new to the communities we serve,” Uzzo said. “We are honored that you took time to meet with us today, value your early commitment to Fox Chase, and look forward to working in partnership with you and your team in service to our communities.”
After an informal lunch meeting with Uzzo; Temple Health President & CEO Mike Young, MHA, FACHE; Fox Chase Chair of Surgery Jeffrey Farma, MD, FACS; Fox Chase Chair of Urology Alex Kutikov, MD, FACS; Fox Chase Chair of Radiation Oncology Eric Horwitz, MD, FABS, FASTRO; and Fox Chase COO Joel Helmke, MSHP, FACHE, Picozzi toured the Center.
His tour took him through the science labs at Fox Chase where he met several young lab workers, many of whom are completing PhDs at Temple University as well as Boo’s Boutique and the radiation oncology unit. While on the second floor of the hospital, he met several nurses at their station.
“It is so great to meet all of you. I know you are the heart and soul of what makes Fox Chase what it is. Thank you for all you do,” said Picozzi.