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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.

Six pieces of art, from paintings to poetry, displayed on a table at the Pennsylvania Hospital art show

Inaugural Arts Gallery Showcases Pennsy Artists

Pennsylvania Hospital’s Great Court recently became a hub for the arts, featuring colorful paintings, handcrafted textiles, and captivating photographs, all created by PAH staff and students.

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  • Charitable Challenge

    A Charitable Challenge Leads to an Abundance of Aid

    February 01, 2021
    Debi Page Ferrarello, MSN, MS, RN, IBCLC, NE-BC, director of Parent Education never expected an actual metric ton of groceries to flood in, courtesy of her incredibly magnanimous colleagues.
  • Eric Young, RN, BSN receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

    I Got the Shot: Pennsy Rolls Out COVID Vaccines

    February 01, 2021
    On December 16, the nation’s first hospital was the site of another momentous occasion.
  • Patient with nurses

    A Life-Changing Procedure and a Landmark Pennsy Achievement

    December 10, 2020
    Chuck Laing, a 76-year old veteran from Toms River, New Jersey, first noticed uncontrollable shakes in both hands about five years ago. On October 1, he became the 100th patient to undergo MR-guided focused ultrasound at Pennsylvania Hospital.
  • Theresa

    Vantage Point: Theresa Larivee, Chief Executive Officer

    December 10, 2020
    This year has forced all of us at Pennsylvania Hospital to balance a range of complex challenges in new ways.
  • baby

    Saving Lives, One Safe Snooze at a Time

    December 10, 2020
    Many parents have questions when they welcome a new baby. Are they crying because they’re hungry or hurt?
  • Upcycling

    Difference Makers: An Unexpected Encounter Leads to Some Excellent Upcycling

    December 10, 2020
    Operating room nurse Ellie Tarnoviski, RN, was taking a walk with a colleague this past summer when she happened upon Margaret and Chip, a couple from Florida who spend their summers in New Jersey.
  • In Memoriam

    In Memoriam: Radiology’s Radiant MRI Tech

    December 10, 2020
    For 13 years, MRI technologist Yvette Marhone shared her radiant smile, kind heart, and enthusiastic energy with PAH. Even as she underwent chemotherapy to treat an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, her focus remained on making a positive difference every day.
  • helena boyle pennsylvania hospital in memoriam

    In Memoriam: Mourning the Loss of a Courageous Community Champion

    November 02, 2020
    On September 9, Helena E. Boyle passed away suddenly at 57. The loss of this unforgettable mentor, loyal friend, and fierce protector of the underdog hit Hall-Mercer Community Mental Health Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the city hard.
  • pah pmx week 2020

    PMX Week 2020: A Spotlight on “Showing Up”

    November 02, 2020
    This year, PMX Week was focused on being present and engaging thoughtfully with patients, peers, and community members. In a time where we’re all urged to remain separated, finding ways to make connections is more challenging and important than ever.
  • Theresa

    Vantage Point: Theresa Larivee, Chief Executive Officer

    November 02, 2020
    So much has changed over the past several months due to the pandemic, but the Good Samaritan spirit that drives our work at Pennsylvania Hospital has only strengthened. And even amid the era of COVID-19, our employees continue to engage with the people that we serve through community outreach.