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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  Distinguished Nursing Clinician Academy Welcomes New Members

  February 23, 2018

  “Nurses make critical decisions and assessments about what patients need and share them with the patient care team,” said Regina Cunningham, PhD, RN, HUP’s chief executive officer. “Tonight we honor our best direct-care nurses who inspire and motivate others.”
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  Princeton Health Receives First Beacon

  February 23, 2018

  Congratulations to the staff in the Llura & Gordon Gund Center for Critical Care at Princeton Medical Center for receiving a Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
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  Helping to Grow Healthy Eating in Lancaster

  February 23, 2018

  Lancaster General Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute is teaming up with Lighten Up Lancaster County to increase access to fresh produce for area residents. “If you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you are more likely to eat them,” said Brenda Buescher, Health Promotion specialist.
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  Awards and Accolades

  February 23, 2018

  Congratulations to our newest members of the Academy of Master Clinicians, and to Caring Way and Chester County Hospital on their recent specialty certification and accreditation.
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  Register Today for your Onsite Biometric Screening!

  February 01, 2018

  UPHS is making it easy and convenient to know your numbers and manage your health and earn points while doing so! Onsite biometric screenings will take place in February and March at many locations across UPHS.
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  PM@Work

  February 01, 2018

  The new cohort of the Patient Service Associates Academy graduated in December, with a ceremony and celebration at Penn Medicine Academy at 1500 Market Street. Executive sponsors Ronald Barg, MD, executive director of CCA; Beth Johnston, executive director of CPUP; and Cindy Morgan, VP of Learning and Organizational Development were on hand to celebrate with the graduates.
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  Get “Pumped” for a New Heart and Vascular Pavilion!

  February 01, 2018

  Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is celebrating Heart Month with a look to the future of its Heart and Vascular Pavilion.
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  Celebrating MLK’s Vision

  February 01, 2018

  Pennsylvania Hospital celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and reflected on the 50th anniversary of his assassination with a special panel discussion centered on how all of us can fulfill his vision by enacting change and serving others.
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  Welcome Princeton Health!

  February 01, 2018

  Last month, leadership from throughout Penn Medicine and Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) came together to celebrate PHCS – now known as Penn Medicine Princeton Health – officially joining Penn Medicine.
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  ’Twas a Merry Season Indeed!

  February 01, 2018

  Throughout the holiday season, Penn Medicine staff reached out to those in need throughout their communities.