News - Internal Newsletters: Presby Bulletin

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.

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For Suspected Cancers: An Easier Path to Diagnosis and Care

New initiatives led by Penn’s oncology nurse navigators – including a new diagnostic clinic at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center – are helping patients get the care they need.

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A Powerful Show of Solidarity and Support

July 08, 2020

This has been a challenging time for at the staff of PPMC and for the world. Communities are not only navigating a pandemic and a strained economy, but also reckoning with the circumstances surrounding the civil unrest in Philadelphia and across the country.
A Close Call with COVID-19 Ends in a Presby Proposal

May 21, 2020

“Funny” was the word 68-year old Robert Calandra first used when describing the symptoms that would eventually lead to a COVID-19 diagnosis. But soon, “funny” turned to “odd,” which turned to “very, very wrong.”
Taking Temperatures & Offering Warm Welcomes

May 21, 2020

As PPMC’s resilient staff members make their way to work for another challenging day in the COVID-19 era, it can be tough to shake off worries about the latest headlines or loved ones’ health.
Helping Staff Stay Paw-sitive Amidst COVID-19

May 21, 2020

PPMC continues to enforce protocols restricting visitors in order to limit the spread of coronavirus among patients and staff — but one of the hospital’s four-legged friends has received special dispensation to stop by and boost morale.
PPMC’s Preparation Pays Off

May 21, 2020

Whether developing campus expansion plans or exploring cutting-edge technologies, PPMC’s leaders are always looking towards the future.
PPMC Periop Nurse Ignites Change and Inspires Colleagues

April 08, 2020

Penn Medicine strives to celebrate and showcase the crucial clinical, research, and service contributions of the health system’s nurses every day — and the 366 days that the World Health Organization have designated the “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife” are no exception.
Our Shining STARs

April 08, 2020

Every month, PPMC staff members who embody Service, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect, are named Presby STARs. In addition to earning recognition from their colleagues, these outstanding all-stars also receive a certificate from CEO Michele Volpe and a $100 award.
Keeping the Front Lines Fed and Nourished

April 08, 2020

To ensure frontline hospital staff can safely and conveniently access the sustenance they need to power through these challenging days, Penn Medicine introduced a new meal delivery platform.
A Hearty Congratulations to PPMC’s Cardiology Teams

April 08, 2020

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has once again been ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades and earned an additional Coronary Intervention Excellence Award!
Service Anniversary Update

April 08, 2020

For 53 years, PPMC has hosted an Employee Recognition Ceremony to celebrate the hospital’s longest serving employees and their many accomplishments. But 2020 has rolled around, and it’s time to try something new!