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As of September 2023, Penn Medicine’s official employee newsletter in print is Inside Penn Medicine. Many of our employee newsletter stories are now published throughout each month on the Penn Medicine News Blog. Older stories are available to browse in these archives.

Margaret “Maggie” Erdman, MMS, PA-C, Katlin “Katie” Dlugosz, MMS, PA-C, and Lisa George, MS, stand with a poster that describes the HUP–Cedar surgical access initiative.

Making Surgical Care Easy and Equitable at HUP–Cedar

The HUP–Cedar surgical access team is making sure patients get the surgical care they need, even without surgeons on site.

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Pavilion Update

April 05, 2019

For those who traveled the space between Penn Tower and the University Museum, the Pavilion’s new planned walkway, will be a dream come true.
Celebrating Mothers Brunch

April 05, 2019

Penn Medicine proudly served as the Spirit of Motherhood Sponsor for the Maternity Care Coalition’s Celebrating Mothers Brunch, which helps MCC sustain their impactful programs for pregnant women and parenting families.
Gimme A High Five!

March 04, 2019

Sharing positive feedback with coworkers not only helps boost their morale but also makes the sender feel good too!
A Surprise Reunion!

March 04, 2019

In 1984, when she was just 12 years old, Ganine Hambley, BSN, of Staffing for All Seasons, was battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Part of her care team was Audrey Evans, MD, who was, at the time, CHOP’s chief of Oncology and very well known in the pediatric oncology community.
HUP Celebrates MLK Day

March 04, 2019

At this year’s celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr, which was once again organized by members of Pastoral Care, Denise Mariotti, HUP’s chief HR officer, spoke about the importance of “somebodyness.”
New Inductees Elected to Distinguished Nurse Academy

March 04, 2019

Last month, Penn Medicine’s Distinguished Nurse Clinician Academy welcomed 10 new members from across Penn Medicine, all of whom exemplify clinical excellence in the direct care of patients and their families.
Harvey Recognized for Community Outreach

March 04, 2019

Jamel Harvey of Medical Affairs (shown with University President Amy Gutmann) was one of eight to receive the University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Involvement Recognition Award for 2019.
DAISY Award Winners: It’s All About Compassion and Care

January 30, 2019

Awards from the DAISY Foundation recognize nurses who provide exceptional care and compassion – either individually or as part of a nurse-led team. Every year, thanks to numerous nominations from patients, family members and colleagues, HUP recognizes these special nurses who go above and beyond.
Kosher Pantry Opens

January 30, 2019

Located across the hall from the hospital chapel and the Pastoral Care office on 1 Dulles, the pantry contains both meat and milk cooked meals and snacks.
Decreasing “Line of Duty” Deaths

January 30, 2019

The First Twenty focuses on improving mental and physical health, delivering programming through a mobile app, community specific emails, blogs and workshops.