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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PPMC Touches Communities Near and Far

November 29, 2018

There’s something special about this time of year that encourages us to practice gratitude, give back to communities near and far, and support those in need. The health system’s annual Penn Medicine’s annual Penn’s Way charitable giving campaign has officially ended, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center was proud to play a role in pushing the health system toward the shared $1.65 million goal and beyond.
Looking Ahead to Presby’s Changing Landscape

November 29, 2018

PPMC is always making strides to improve the patient and family experience and to ensure the necessary supports are in place for staff to provide efficient, quality care. Refreshing the floor plan and menu of the Atwood Café, streamlining the layout of the Heart and Vascular Pavilion, and upgrading our ORs are all recent projects that have aimed to propel PPMC forward, and we’re far from finished.
A Spotlight on Our Materials Management Team

October 26, 2018

During National Healthcare Supply Chain Week last month, PPMC shone a spotlight on the hardworking team that stocks and manages the supplies and equipment needed to provide quality patient care – the Materials Management team.
The ACC at PPMC Spreads Breast Cancer Awareness

October 26, 2018

Last month, teams across Penn Medicine showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in awareness, fundraising, and celebratory activities.
PPMC Propels Trauma Care Forward, One Country at a Time

October 26, 2018

Whether they are partnering with volunteer medical teams to visit remote villages in Bolivia or donating their time and resources to “adopt” a school in rural Jamaica, many Penn Presbyterian Medical Center staff members show the same commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals abroad as they do within the hospital walls and in their local communities.
Vantage Point: Michele Volpe, Chief Executive Officer

October 26, 2018

Last month, our senior leadership team held a series of town hall meetings to discuss strategic updates from FY18, provide insight for the new year, and highlight the incredible work that staff throughout PPMC have been doing to create a better experience for patients and colleagues alike.
2018 PMX Week: Empathy, Enthusiasm, and an Excellent Experience

October 26, 2018

Last month’s Penn Medicine Experience (PMX) Week celebrations at PPMC provided staff with the opportunity to celebrate team accomplishments, recognize the advances in care, quality, and safety made possible by staff in every corner of the hospital, and renew their commitment to keeping the BE Standards in mind during interactions with patients, family members, and colleagues alike.
Presby’s ED CAREs About Lending a Helping Hand

October 26, 2018

When a patient unexpectedly finds themselves in PPMC’s Emergency Department, the last thing they should be concerned about is whether or not they’ll be able to afford the prescription medications needed to get them back on the road to health. At least, that’s what four-time Penn Medicine CAREs Grant winner John C. Flamma, Jr., MD, chief of Emergency Medicine, believes.
Our Shining STARs

October 01, 2018

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.
PPMC’s Unconventional Take on Sepsis Education

October 01, 2018

In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month in September, clinicians across the health system sought to improve care for this highly common, life-threatening complication by discussing strategies for prevention, the critical importance of early detection, and the steps involved in rapid treatment.