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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.

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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The Philadelphia Cultural Pass Makes a Splash

December 02, 2019

Rev. Brian Dunlop, a chaplain in the Abramson Cancer Center, was able to get great seats at the Kimmel Center for a September performance of Scheherazade.2 by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
LG Health Celebrates Pediatric Care Services

December 02, 2019

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has much to celebrate as the Child Life program reaches its one-year anniversary coupled with the September opening of Lancaster General Hospital’s Seraph-McSparren Pediatric Inpatient Center.
Tackling Glioblastomas: Defeating a Deadly Foe

December 02, 2019

Each year, roughly 15,000 Americans are diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults… and also the most lethal.
Health System Highlight from CEO Kevin Mahoney

December 02, 2019

Across Penn Medicine, great leadership takes many forms in many talented people. But one thing many of the best leaders have in common is recognizing the strengths and achievements of their teams. Dr. Judith Long clearly fits the bill.
Princeton Health to Launch Mental Health First Aid Program

December 02, 2019

For several years, Princeton Health Community Wellness instructors have trained local health care professionals and private citizens in basic first aid and CPR. For the first time — starting next month — Community Wellness will begin offering mental health first aid as well.
Embracing Diversity at Chester County Hospital One Employee at a Time

December 02, 2019

Charmaine Spence Rochester, SVP and chief financial officer for Chester County Hospital, is an immigrant. She left Jamaica with her family when she was 16.
PPMC Tech Supports Severely Anxious Patient

December 02, 2019

Hospitalization can be frightening for anyone but for a patient admitted to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center who was blind and experienced severe anxiety, the situation became overwhelming.
PAH Showcases Its Treasure Trove of Talent

December 02, 2019

To give staff the chance to share their artistic abilities, PAH hosted an employee art show during Penn Medicine Experience Week.
A New High with Heart Walk Donations

December 02, 2019

At this year’s Heart Walk, 185 Penn Medicine teams comprising more than 2,300 participants raised more than $264,000 for the American Heart Association.
Are You Prepared for Inclement Weather?

December 02, 2019

Due to the nature of our work, Penn Medicine operates around the clock and must be prepared to ensure uninterrupted care for our patients at all times — even when winter weather hits.