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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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  • Vantage Point

    Vantage Point: CEO Theresa Larivee

    July 27, 2018
    Pennsylvania Hospital is built on a foundation of clear communication. It informs the way we discuss health goals and treatments with our patients, how we foster collaboration across departments, and how we share innovative breakthroughs with our local community and beyond.
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    Promoting Pennsy Pride from the Top Down

    July 27, 2018
    Over the years, Pennsylvania Hospital’s leadership rounds have shifted in their approaches, but they were primarily focused on regulatory concerns. Now, the “Proud Rounds” program offers the leadership team the opportunity to strengthen PAH’s hospital-wide communication strategy, regularly meet staff “where they are,” and more meaningfully connect with every level and department on a rotating basis.
  • Diversity

    Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion at PAH

    July 27, 2018
    Pennsylvania Hospital is dedicated to creating a workforce reflective of our diverse patient population, as well as providing all patients with excellent, culturally sensitive care. PAH’s Cultural & Community Awareness Council (CCAC) works tirelessly throughout the year to provide staff with resources and experiences that broaden cultural awareness, promote inclusion, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
  • Mercer

    Hall-Mercer Helps the Homeless Beat the Heat

    July 27, 2018
    For those experiencing homelessness, high temperatures and vulnerable circumstances can quickly become detrimental to their health – and potentially deadly.
  • Engagement

    Turning Engagement Up a Notch at PAH

    June 29, 2018
    Conversations about the evolution of workplace culture are occurring across industries (How can work be made fun? What does a good work-life balance look like?), and while Penn Medicine landed the #6 spot of Forbes’ ranking of “America’s Best Employers” earlier this year, there are always opportunities to improve.
  • Vantage Point

    Vantage Point: CEO Theresa Larivee

    June 29, 2018
    With fiscal year 2019 upon us and the results of our Fall 2017 Engagement Survey available, now is the perfect time to reflect on how far Pennsylvania Hospital has come in the past year and to reestablish our goals to ensure our institution is exceptional in every way.
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    Roll Out the Red Carpet ‒ It’s Awards Season at PAH!

    June 29, 2018
    Now in its 30th year, Pennsylvania Hospital’s annual Emil and Lynn Hubschman Award recognizes an exemplary staff member who embodies PAH’s hallmark characteristics by modeling empathy and enthusiasm, maintaining a collaborative spirit, and demonstrating outstanding performance of their responsibilities.
  • Nursing

    Recognizing Pennsy’s Nursing All-Stars

    June 29, 2018
    The annual UPHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Awards honor professional nurses, celebrate their achievements, and recognize their dedication to providing high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Outstanding individuals throughout the health system are recognized by Nursing leadership and their peers for the outstanding efforts to promote excellence in patient care.
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    GSSP Helps You Have a Safe and Active Pregnancy

    June 01, 2018
    Join Good Shepherd Penn Partners for their first “How to Have a Safe and Active Pregnancy” class on Tuesday, June 5th, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.! This $10.00 class will take place at GSPP’s PAH location on the first Tuesday of every month and aims to educate pregnant women and new moms on exercise and fitness during and after pregnancy.
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    Meet MARTTI, Pennsy’s Master of Languages

    May 30, 2018
    It's no secret that Pennsylvania Hospital's staff members work tirelessly to ensure a comfortable, safe experience for every patient who seeks care, but medical appointments can still be confusing and overwhelming. Add a language or cultural barrier into the mix, and unclear communication can lead not only to misunderstandings and frustration, but also to direct effects on patient outcomes.