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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.

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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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Letters from Leadership

February 01, 2018

From the desk of Kim Deppert, MBA, MCM, associate executive director for Cardiovascular Services: As we celebrate Heart Month this February, it seems the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on PPMC’s extraordinary heart and vascular programs.
A Donor, a Doll, and a Day to Remember

February 01, 2018

Through the Kathleen M. Rotz Lung Cancer Research Fund's 2nd Annual “Believe in the Magic of Santa” gift distribution program, underserved patients being treated at PPMC’s Abramson Cancer Center were “adopted” in order to spread the spirit of the season, ease financial burdens, and restore a sense of normalcy during what can be a highly emotional time of year.
Celebrating the Annual Children’s Holiday Party

December 28, 2017

For over a decade, PPMC and the West Powelton Concerned Community Council have joined forces to spread holiday cheer to families in West Philadelphia. On December 16, 125 local children enjoyed breakfast, entertainment, and a visit from Santa Claus himself!
Hope and Healing During the Holidays

December 28, 2017

This time of year is often deeply significant for many of our patients. Being hospitalized during the holiday season can not only interrupt comforting routines and abruptly halt special rituals, but it can leave patients feeling alone and out of place. That’s where PPMC’s interfaith chaplains come in.
Books Can Change a Story

December 28, 2017

Once upon a time, there was a nurse who was committed to making a difference inside her kingdom and out. One day, she learned that schools in the local village were closing their libraries one-by-one, leaving the children with no books to spark their imaginations. She knew something needed to be done – she just needed the gold to make it happen.
Spreading the (Puppy) Love

December 28, 2017

No matter how supportive the care team or how comfortable the environment, being hospitalized is often an overwhelming experience for patients and their families. But what if all they needed to de-stress was a welcome distraction from a warm, friendly, and positively snuggly visitor?
Lauding Our Long-Timers

December 28, 2017

On November 21, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center honored its longest serving employees at the 51st Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. Staff gathered together at The Inn at Penn, stepping away from the busy hospital to celebrate their milestones.
A Great Save: a Newborn and a New Chance at Life

December 28, 2017

It was the first day of 24-year-old Chelsea Scott-Hooks’ maternity leave – an occasion that should have been full of relaxation and excitement for the future. The birth of her baby was only weeks away, and her boyfriend had just closed on a home that their growing family would move into. Of course, she doesn’t remember these details, or what happened next.