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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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  A Big Thank You to Our Doctors

  April 27, 2018

  Each year, in recognition of Doctor’s Day, HUP and CPUP raise awareness of the many contributions and the dedication of their physicians.
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  Spreading the Gospel!

  March 29, 2018

  For more than 20 years, Gospelrama has been a part of Black History Month at HUP. Each year, employees, their families and friends, and members of the community look forward to this evening of music and words.

• Circle of Friends: Honorary Chaplains

  March 29, 2018

  The Pastoral Care staff meet many of the spiritual needs of the hospital, but others working at HUP or in the community have pastoral spirit as well. “These special people have faithfully supported Pastoral Care over the years,” said Denise Statham, administrative chaplain, adding, “they are giving and supportive in their dealings with others.”
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  ED Opens Second Observation Unit

  March 29, 2018

  Last month, in response to the increasing demand for EDOU beds and to improve the patient experience, HUP opened a new 10-bed observation unit on Ravdin 2.
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  A Safe Place to Learn

  March 29, 2018

  A few years ago, Timmi Kilgore, patient service associate in CPUP, enrolled her then 9-year-old daughter in a summer program for 5 to 12-year-old children sponsored by Blessings, an organization which, according to its website, helps to “encourage, enlighten, and instill in children the knowledge that there are no limits to what they can achieve.”
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  A Special Celebration for a Brave Young Woman

  March 29, 2018

  Dana Scatton was just 17 years old when, last December, she was diagnosed with DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), an inoperable brain tumor with an average survival rate of less than a year. Dana was also 32 weeks pregnant.
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  HUP’s Green Spirit Was Alive and Well

  March 29, 2018

  Our support for the Eagles was visible throughout HUP and the Perelman Center, with staff wearing the green to show their spirit! Even Tugger, one of HUP’s Pups (and no “underdog” himself!) agreed to display his green for the home team. This enthusiasm spread throughout Penn Medicine.
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  A Blue Day Raises Awareness

  March 29, 2018

  On “Dress in Blue Day,” Carolyn Lista and Kit Irish of Marketing helped raise colon cancer awareness for patients, families, and staff by handing out information and giveaways.
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  Congratulations to Our New Nurse Academy Members

  February 23, 2018

  Last month, the Distinguished Nurse Clinician Academy inducted nine new members into their ranks from throughout Penn Medicine. Academy members are chosen for their exceptional clinical knowledge and interprofessional skills as well as a passion for their work.
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  Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  February 23, 2018

  Last month, HUP celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of hope and inspiration. This year – 50 years since his death – is an especially bittersweet recognition, said CEO Regina Cunningham, PhD, RN.