News - Internal Newsletters: System News

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.

Group photo of the Abramson Cancer Center’s nurse navigators

If It Might Be Cancer, An Easier Path to Diagnosis and Care

New initiatives spearheaded by the Abramson Cancer Center’s nurse navigators are filling the care gap for Penn Medicine patients with a suspicion of cancer but no confirmed diagnosis.

A woman wearing a white coat looks on while a woman holding a bouquet of flowers rings a bell in front of a mural of a tree.

Ringing in the “Bell of Hope” With a New Location and Mural

The team at Penn Medicine Cherry Hill is transforming the bell-ringing ceremony to be inclusive of all cancer patients and celebrate a variety of milestones.

Seven Churches, Seven Lifesaving Devices, One Common Goal

Chester County Hospital teams up with community organizations in to provide Coatesville churches with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training.

Difference Maker: A Visual-Friendly Solution to Enhance Health Literacy

When a patient wasn't attending his scheduled appointments, oncology nurse navigator Jennifer Polo, BSN, RN, OCN, found a creative solution to get him back on track.

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Our Civic Duty is Our Duty to Our Patients: Penn Medicine Votes

October 02, 2020

The 2016 national election was one of the most memorable elections of our lifetime. In the fall of 2016, nearly 61 percent of eligible voters, or 138 million Americans, took to the polls and cast their vote on important decisions that would affect hundreds of millions of people.
Mind on Mental Health

October 02, 2020

Hosted by Andy Dean, LCSW, a senior community relations specialist at Princeton House, Mind on Mental Health is a weekly podcast series that strives to meet the community’s greater need for mental health information and support during the pandemic.
Health System Highlight from CEO Kevin Mahoney

September 09, 2020

If there’s one thing I know about the Penn Medicine team, it’s that in the face of unexpected challenges, we always rise up to help even when most wouldn’t.
Princeton Health Goes Virtual to Support New Moms and Moms to Be

August 28, 2020

Every Wednesday afternoon at 4:30, give or take a few minutes, as many as 20 new or expecting parents join a video conference arranged by Princeton Health Community Wellness.
Difference Makers: Using Your Platform to Drive Progress

August 28, 2020

When communities across the nation began demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans who have been killed and oppressed by systemic racism, Paris D. Butler, MD, MPH, of Plastic Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, immediately took action.
Prioritizing Patient Advocacy Amid a Pandemic

August 28, 2020

The uncertainties of COVID-19 have introduced many “what-ifs” to the patient experience. For example, what if an elderly patient is admitted to the hospital with his wife at his bedside, but his medically savvy daughter is the one who usually serves as his caregiver and advocate?
CCH Knitters Club

August 28, 2020

The Chester County Hospital Knitters club has been a cornerstone of the hospital’s volunteer outreach to patients and families.
Community Sponsors Unite in Support of Lancaster’s Child Life Program

August 28, 2020

Kelly Harnley recalls the support her family received from Child Life Specialists when her son, Mason, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 7.
Leadership Transitions

August 28, 2020

Congratulations to these members of the Penn Medicine community.
Lead Strong, Team Strong

August 28, 2020

People often look to their leaders for inspiration and reassurance, especially during uncertain and difficult times.