System News

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.

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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  Exercise Fundraising A Win Win Effort

  July 30, 2018

  Get some great outdoor exercise while supporting two important Penn Medicine programs.
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  CEO’s Corner

  June 29, 2018

  Over the past five years, we’ve been excited to bring Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Health, and Princeton Health into Penn Medicine, but that’s only one way in which we’ve grown our footprint to help more patients across the region.
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  Understanding – and Respecting – Patient Goals

  June 29, 2018

  Americans with a serious illness are not getting the end of life care they want. According to a 2017 report by the Henry Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 50 percent rated it as “fair” or “poor.” And, while four out of five Americans say they want to die at home – surrounded by loved ones – a majority die in the hospital, connected to life-support systems in intensive care units.
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  Penn Medicine Recognizes Nursing Excellence

  June 29, 2018

  The Nursing Clinical Excellence Awards recognize nurses from throughout Penn Medicine for exemplary practice, leadership, research and innovation, and relationships with community, patient, and family. This year, 41 nurses were recognized for their contributions and dedication.
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  CCH Clothing Closet Gets a Makeover

  June 29, 2018

  Chester County Hospital’s Clothing Closet, created by the department of Social Work, had existed for years, helping patients who did not have appropriate clothing to wear at discharge, for example, after a sudden trip to the ED wearing only nightware.
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  Presby Celebrates a Decade of Community Health

  June 29, 2018

  Last month, at PPMC’s 10th Annual Community Health Fair, residents of West Philadelphia and Powelton Village were invited to take advantage of free medical screenings, CPR and first aid training and to listen to presentations on a variety of health topics, common health issues, and community resources.
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  Being in the Right Place at the Right Time

  June 29, 2018

  John Grimmie and Chet Zaremski had just finished teaching the Advanced Cardiac Life Support class at the Penn Medicine Simulation Center at Penn Medicine Rittenhouse when they were alerted by PMR security guards Raphael Benitez and Anthony Barton about an elderly man outside who was gasping for breath.
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  Oh Baby PAHs Unforgettable Delivery Story

  June 29, 2018

  More than 5,000 babies are born at Pennsylvania Hospital each year – more than any other hospital in Philadelphia! Nevertheless, some babies aren’t interested in a seamless delivery in a private maternity suite, instead preferring a more dramatic, public entrance.
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  Awards and Accolades

  June 29, 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!
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  LG Health Docs Rocked at Docstock

  June 29, 2018

  Rain didn’t dampen the fun at Lancaster General Health’s inaugural Docstock event where physicians, advanced practice providers and their families gathered together to put on a show. Like Woodstock, but with docs!