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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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UPHS Forges New Alliance with Mercy Health and St Mary

April 27, 2018

The University of Pennsylvania Health System, Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania (Mercy) and St. Mary Medical Center (St. Mary) have announced an alliance to focus on the development of joint clinical care programs and population health initiatives to improve health care throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
CCH Maximizes Safety for Infants

April 27, 2018

Infants 12 months or younger have the highest risk of falling or being dropped. Indeed, falls are the leading cause of Emergency Room visits in young children and the most common cause is a family member dropping a newborn after falling asleep.
2018 UPHS Culture of Safety Survey Coming Soon!

April 27, 2018

Mark your calendars for the 2018 UPHS Culture of Safety Survey, which begins on June 4. Maintaining a culture of safety is a priority for all of us at Penn Medicine.
Penn Medicine at Work

April 27, 2018

A bustling lobby. Lots of activity. You are a patient trying to get to your upcoming appointment or you are a family member visiting a loved one. A friendly staff member in a red blazer greets you and offers assistance.
Rebuilding Helps Keep People Safe and Healthy

April 27, 2018

As a physical therapist at Penn Home Care and Hospice, Kim Bistrong cares for many patients in West Philadelphia and sometimes, during a visit, notices potential safety issues in their homes, for example, ripped carpeting that might be a trip or asthma hazard.
PAH Celebrates Health and Combats Hunger

April 27, 2018

Encouraging patients to make healthier diet choices plays a vital role on their road to recovery and overall wellness, but Pennsylvania Hospital recently took the focus on food and nutrition a step further during “National Nutrition Month” – a campaign that emphasizes the importance of nutritional competence and adopting healthy food and activity choices.
Awards and Accolades

April 27, 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!
Secret Santa Exchange Prompts New Hobby

April 27, 2018

Several years ago, during an office Secret Santa exchange, J. Philipp Othmer, MD, a psychiatrist at Lancaster General Health, drew the name of an employee with bare office walls. Though his art experience was limited to some books he’d recently bought to help his daughters learn to draw and paint, he decided to paint a picture for her.
Maternal Fetal Medicine at Princeton Earns Top Accreditation

April 27, 2018

Maternal Fetal Medicine at Princeton Medical Center (PMC) has earned accreditation in fetal echocardiography from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). It is the second clinical practice in New Jersey and the first across Penn Medicine to do so.
PPMC Recognizes Vital Volunteers

April 27, 2018

Thousands of volunteers across Penn Medicine donate their time, energy, and unwavering enthusiasm to make the patient experience as comfortable and positive as possible. During Volunteer Appreciation Week last month, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center honored its incredible group of volunteers for their unmistakable impact on PPMC’s patients and their families with a week of activities and a celebratory luncheon.