Presby Bulletin

PPMC Nurse Sets the Example for Saving Lives

When a medical emergency strikes and time is of the essence, it’s certainly helps to have Francoise Eberhardt, BSN, RN, around. But through her volunteer work with programs like the Mobile CPR Project, she’s also committed to ensuring that everyone can be a calm and proactive first responder.

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  Vantage Point: Michele Volpe, Chief Executive Officer

  November 05, 2019

  Penn Presbyterian Medical Center recently had the opportunity to host a town hall led by Kevin Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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  Presby Celebrates System-Wide Success

  November 05, 2019

  To celebrate the launch of Penn Medicine’s Success Share Incentive Program and thank staff members for their dedication and hard work, employees from across PPMC were invited to take a well-deserved break, snack on soft pretzels, water ice, and breakfast bars, and learn more about this exciting new program.
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  PMX @ PPMC: A Week of Compassion, Gratitude, and Fun

  November 05, 2019

  Last month, employees across the health system celebrated the annual Penn Medicine Experience (PMX) Week. At PPMC, a jam-packed schedule of activities gave staff a chance to relax, honor the accomplishments of their colleagues, and focus on compassion.
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  Meet the Presby Nurse Who Cheers on Her Patients — and the Eagles

  November 05, 2019

  When she’s not in scrubs, Gabriela Bren, BSN, RN, can be found on the field cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles.
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  Presby Nurses Change the World One Child at a Time

  September 30, 2019

  Healing the Children (HTC) is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care to children across the globe, regardless of their family’s finances, insurance status, or location.
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  Our Shining STARs

  September 30, 2019

  Every month, PPMC staff members who embody Service, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect, are named Presby STARs. In addition to earning recognition from their colleagues, these outstanding all-stars also receive a certificate from CEO Michele Volpe and a $100 award.
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  Behavioral Health Superstars Named “Influencers of Healthcare”

  September 30, 2019

  Through PPMC’s Center for Opioid Recovery and Engagement (CORE), Julie Dees, MA, LPC, director of Behavioral Health Services, and Nicole O’Donnell, a certified recovery specialist (CRS), have transformed the way Penn Medicine cares for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD).
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  Celebrating Spine Surgery Success

  September 30, 2019

  This summer, PPMC was named a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).
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  Mark Your Calendars: 2019 Philadelphia Heart Walk

  September 30, 2019

  According to the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies from heart disease — the number one killer worldwide — stroke, or another cardiovascular condition every 43 seconds.
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  Slipping Through: One Patient’s Road to a Rare Diagnosis

  September 03, 2019

  Ashleigh Berge was preparing for a run when she started feeling intense pain on the upper right side of her abdomen. Every stretch and step made it worse.