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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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CEO Column

January 31, 2019

Much of what separates Penn Medicine from our peer institutions is our faculty and staff’s approach to addressing today’s health challenges, whether it’s with new technologies, life-changing therapies, or far-simpler, lower-cost interventions.
PAH Welcomes a New Year’s Surprise

January 31, 2019

Born at 12:03 a.m. on January 1, Rhyan was one of the first babies to be delivered in the Philadelphia area in 2019.
PM@WORK

January 31, 2019

In fiscal year 2018, Penn Medicine cared for patients nearly six million times in its facilities. The voices of those patients are important and inform the daily care that is provided across the health system.
Scheie: The Future of Thyroid Eye Disease Care

January 04, 2019

Launched in November, Scheie’s Thyroid Eye Disease Program offers advanced care for patients with TED, also known as Graves’ eye disease or Graves’ orbitopathy.
CEO Column

January 04, 2019

You may have seen the headlines: Tech companies like Google and Amazon are moving into health care, taking on challenges from overhauling health care data infrastructure to improving disease management.
Eye on Princeton Health Stars

January 04, 2019

In each video, Princeton Health President and CEO Barry S. Rabner sits down with the staffer, reads some of the rave reviews, and then asks him or her to offer thoughts on what led to such memorable interactions for the patients.
PAH Program Links Progress with the Past

January 04, 2019

As the nation’s first hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital has a unique responsibility to strike a balance between cutting-edge advances and established roots.
Introducing Isaac — the Information Services Advisory Center!

January 04, 2019

When there’s an issue with applications, technology or process, finding the right Information Services professional to help can be a challenge. Now, a new IS way-finding service can help you get the info you need: Meet Isaac (Information Services Advisory Center).
Recognizing Those Who Serve

January 04, 2019

Penn Medicine held a special Veterans Day event to recognize and honor the many members of the Penn Medicine family who served in the military or continue to serve in Reserve or National Guard forces.
Spreading the Word About Smart911

January 04, 2019

Smart911 profiles can include as much — or as little — information as people want. This includes medical history, medications and emergency contacts, their cars’ makes and models, and the names and even photos of people and pets in the household.