The Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: News & Updates

The Future of Medicine Is Now: Penn Medicine Pavilion Opens to Patients

Marking a historic milestone for Philadelphia and beyond, Penn Medicine officially opened the doors of its 1.5 million-square-foot future-ready Pavilion on Saturday, as clinical staff transported 310 patients from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) into the new facility.

"That Building Has a Soul": Penn Medicine’s New Pavilion Opens Its Doors

With advanced technology, reimagined care options, and a focus on hospitality and sustainability, the Pavilion is a major expansion for HUP, positioning the entire hospital to represent the next generation of advances in patient care.

Minimizing Disruption, Maximizing Sleep in the Hospital

If you have ever been to a hospital, either as a patient or a caregiver, you know how hard it can be to get a good night’s sleep. The beeps, chatter, code alarms, and clatter that go along with hospital care can be omnipresent, even after sundown.

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Brain Powered: How Neuroscience Research at Penn Medicine’s Pavilion Will Forge New Discoveries

Advanced treatment for epilepsy can offer a unique look at the human mind from inside. By bringing clinical care and neuroscience research closer together, Penn Medicine’s newest inpatient facility, the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, will help to forge fundamental neuroscience discoveries and new neurotechnologies faster and better than ever.

Ushering in a New Era of Hospital Dining

November 01, 2021

The new Pavilion will allow HUP’s Food Service team to raise the bar on hospital dining.
Drone Show to Light Up Philly Sky to Celebrate Penn Medicine’

October 27, 2021

Penn Medicine will light up the night sky over Philadelphia on Wednesday night, October 27, with a spectacular show of 300 drones in celebration of the opening of its new hospital, the Pavilion, this weekend.
Penn Medicine’s Pavilion LEED Certification for Sustainability

October 26, 2021

At 1.5 million square feet, the Pavilion—which will open October 30—is also the first hospital in the United States of more than 1 million square feet to achieve certification in LEED Healthcare.
A Room with a View: Philadelphia-Based Artist Odili Odita Designs ‘Field and Sky’ Mural for Penn Medicine’s Pavilion

October 26, 2021

When designing the wall mural that spans two floors of Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion, Philadelphia-based artist Odili Donald Odita aimed to transport viewers from the insides of a hospital — where they may be going through a stressful time — to a vivid, outdoor scene.
Moving Patients to Penn Medicine’s New Pavilion

October 19, 2021

To ensure a smooth transition to the Pavilion, health care teams moving across the hospital campus have undergone extensive training, including “rehearsals” of day-to-day processes.
Tours, Trainings, and Test Runs in 1.5 Million Square Feet

October 01, 2021

In preparation for the opening of Penn Medicine’s huge new Pavilion, 10,000 employees underwent a massive training and orientation initiative — bigger than any in HUP’s history — and multidisciplinary dress rehearsals to test this training.
The New Family Caregiver Center at the Pavilion: A Place for Patients’ Loved Ones to Recharge

October 01, 2021

HUP’s second Family Caregiver Center will open this fall in the new Pavilion, enabling volunteers to reach more family caregivers.
Patient Care on the Precipice of Transformation at Penn Medicine’s New Pavilion

October 11, 2021

From the design and construction process to staff training, this state-of-the-art hospital has been home to a variety of innovative approaches that are mapping the future of healthcare.
Cancer Care in Penn Medicine’s Pavilion: Reimagined, Revitalized, and Inclusive

September 30, 2021

The Pavilion is a state-of-the-art medical mecca that will connect patients with their families and medical teams in a whole new way. Whether in person or virtually, technology advancements will be included in every patient room.
Penn Medicine Serving Up Hospitality, Healthy Cafe Options at New Pavilion

September 23, 2021

Visitors and staff at Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion, opening this October, will have food and drink options that include national celebrity chef Tom Colicchio’s Root & Sprig and Philadelphia coffee guru Thane Wright’s Bower Cafe.