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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Listen Up: Creating Connections Through Storytelling

March 02, 2020

Penn Medicine’s traveling Listening Lab made its PPMC debut at the end of January, offering staff, patients, and visitors alike the opportunity to step into another’s shoes and listen to their health care experience.
Vantage Point: Jim Ballinghoff, RN, MSN, MBA, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Associate Executive Director

March 02, 2020

Last year, the nursing team at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center recognized that our critical care nurses, clinical nurse specialists, and clinical nurse educators were frequently pulled away from their assignments to address emergency situations as our patient volume, acuity, and case complexity grew.
Meet Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, MD, PhD: Presidential Professor & Innovative TBI Investigator

March 02, 2020

Whether caused by a car crash, sports injury, or another severe blow to the head, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause severe, lasting physical and psychological effects.
PPMC’s Moving Musical Tribute to MLK

March 02, 2020

Shortly after the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, PPMC began honoring his life and legacy each year on his birthday, January 15.
Vantage Point: Michele Volpe, Chief Executive Officer

January 30, 2020

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, but Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is not slowing down.
Our Shining STARs

January 28, 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.
Making Spirits Bright at Presby and Beyond

January 27, 2020

Another successful holiday season has come and gone at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Read how PPMC shared the holiday magic and helped others to savor the season — and created some workplace fun.
PPMC CAREs About Community Connections

January 27, 2020

Penn Medicine is often associated with words like ‘innovation’, ‘breakthroughs’, and ‘impact’, but as UPHS CEO Kevin Mahoney said during the 8th Annual Penn Medicine CAREs Reception, “Tonight, another set of words represent Penn Medicine: compassion, caring, and community.”
Horsing Around at PPMC

December 04, 2019

While staff and patients are used to seeing the Presby Pooches spread joy across the hospital, they received a surprise visit from a different four-legged friend last month: a miniature horse!
Honoring PPMC’s Exceptional Employees

December 03, 2019

For 53 years, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has hosted an Employee Recognition Ceremony to celebrate the hospital’s longest serving employees and their many contributions.