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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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Awards and Accolades

August 28, 2018

From appointments to prestigious journals to awards in clinical science, Penn Medicine clinicians have a lot to be proud of. Congratulations to our most recent high-achievers!
A New “Educator” Offers On-Demand Learning

August 28, 2018

The new and improved Knowledge Link online learning site released in June features a more intuitive user interface and enhanced manager tools.
CEO’s Corner

July 30, 2018

Although it may not be apparent, the summer months are a critical time period for consequential policy decisions in health care — state budgets are finalized, Congress continues its work in earnest in Washington, D.C., and federal agencies are busy issuing rules for the coming year that govern everything from the government’s payments to hospitals and physicians to patient safety and hospital quality standards.
Stopping Measles in Its Tracks

July 30, 2018

The Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) declared measles eliminated in the United States nearly 20 years ago thanks to the widespread vaccine. However, outbreaks sometimes occur when vulnerable people are exposed to infected visitors – and one threatened to quickly take root in Pennsylvania this spring.
LG Health “Goes Beyond” in Community Outreach

July 30, 2018

Each May, members of the Lancaster County community participate in GoBeyond, a week-long service initiative that unites people to serve in various community service projects, including meal preparation, diaper drives, blood donation and more.
PPMC Celebrates a Critical Care Milestone

July 30, 2018

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is excited to announce that the Penn Lung Rescue Program recently hit two incredible milestones: its 100th mobile ECMO transport, plus its 300th use of ECMO overall!
The Power of Sneakers

July 30, 2018

In the course of one month, the Wellfocused team collected over 130 pairs of sneakers for donation to Back On My Feet, a national organization that works to combat homelessness through the power of running and community support.
PELT & The Patient Experience

July 30, 2018

Almost 250 years ago, the march of British soldiers, known as Red Coats, toward Lexington and Concord led to the first battle of the American Revolution. More recently, the success of another group of Red Coats, the Penn Medicine Ambassadors, helped fuel the idea that activities at one UPHS entity could be duplicated across the health system.
Walke New Chief of Geriatric Medicine

July 30, 2018

Lisa Walke, MD, has joined Penn Medicine as the new chief of Geriatric Medicine. In her previous position as associate chief for Clinical Affairs at the Yale Geriatrics Section, Walke established a comprehensive service line focused on improved patient experiences, lower cost and improved population health for older adults in the Greater New Haven Area.
Awards and Accolades

July 30, 2018

From appointments to prestigious journals to awards in clinical science, Penn Medicine clinicians have a lot to be proud of. Congratulations to our most recent high-achievers!