Presby Bulletin RSShttps://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/presby-bulletin-rssRSS feed for Presby Bulletin RSSen{D867F2B4-A67B-4F8F-8EE0-085EBE4F99EC}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/july/spotlight-interventional-radiology-irSpotlight: Interventional Radiology (IR)Hospital Interventional Radiology teams use advanced training and technology to perform minimally invasive procedures.Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:30:00 -0400{AD826368-B889-44D3-BA8E-4DC917DE3687}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/july/the-kindness-campaign-creating-a-buzz-in-the-edThe Kindness Campaign Creating a Buzz in the EDThe Bee Kind campaign encourages Emergency Department employees at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center to prioritize workplace kindness and respect.Sat, 01 Jul 2023 03:30:00 -0400{21DBFF52-837D-4B46-841D-80725B08656F}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/july/gowns-galore-ppmc-grants-prom-wishesGowns Galore! PPMC Grants Prom WishesThe Community Outreach Council at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center collected prom dresses and suits for a church giveaway in West Philly.Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:30:00 -0400{79A4A552-2F14-420C-BB2B-A7D81A72BB11}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/june/what-ppmc-pride-committee-really-representsWhat PPMC’s PRIDE Committee Really RepresentsNurse Jenna Mechalas, MSN, RN, CCHP-RN, chair of the PPMC PRIDE Committee, shares in her own words how the group formed, what being part of it means to her, and why LGBTQ+ representation is important at work and beyond.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:30:00 -0400{2E3207CC-6499-40AE-BA61-562C9A61C4A5}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/june/enhancing-patient-care-through-teamwork-and-communicationEnhancing Patient Care Through Teamwork and CommunicationAs PPMC continues to expand and improve, acting CEO Bob Russell shares how the hospital has maintained its community feel and commitment to teamwork.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400{17AAC018-1A74-4BA4-B8BF-585C07A208EE}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/june/difference-makers-patient-experience-operations-manager-leads-with-love-every-single-dayPatient Experience Operations Manager Leads ‘With Love’At PPMC, Patient Experience Operations Manager Nina Roulac empowers her Environmental Services and Distribution teams to instill their work with kindness.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:30:00 -0400{7D132FC4-C46F-4132-968E-6AC84ED8C728}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/june/ppmc-employees-rise-to-the-donate-life-challengePPMC Employees Rise to the Donate Life ChallengePenn Presbyterian Medical Center employees helped spread the word about organ, tissue and cornea donation during April’s Donate Life Hospital Challenge.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400{9AE25901-1EAD-4E9E-AB6F-7F7B347BE6AD}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/may/on-a-mission-to-eliminate-racism-in-the-edOn a Mission to Eliminate Racism in the EDStephanie Horton, MSN, RN, CEN, an Emergency Department nurse at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, was recognized for her efforts to promote antiracism.Mon, 01 May 2023 05:30:00 -0400{17760E1C-5553-42C9-B6F6-2DB6077C47A1}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/may/our-shining-starsOur Shining StarsEvery month, PPMC staff members who embody Service, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect earn recognition from their colleagues as Presby STARs.Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400{F9A2F8A9-74B5-4F17-A666-03F490BAA67C}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/may/meet-ryan-hrapczynski-the-new-nurse-manager-for-ppmcs-progressive-care-unitMeet the New Nurse Manager for PPMC’s Progressive Care UnitRyan Hrapczynski, BSN, RN, CEN, shares thoughts on his new leadership role as nurse manager on Cupp 3 East at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.Mon, 01 May 2023 04:30:00 -0400{28A2D78B-3997-4566-82B6-076318CAF9CD}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/may/distributing-dignity-ppmcs-third-toiletry-drive-was-a-successDistributing Dignity: PPMC’s Third Toiletry Drive Was a SuccessEmployees at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center held a toiletry drive to collect and distribute essential personal care items to inpatients in need.Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400{DECA930F-3991-4745-B19C-912CDE438AF2}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/april/extending-male-contraceptive-care-to-uninsured-patientsExtending Male Contraceptive Care to Uninsured PatientsIn partnership with the nonprofit health center Puentes de Salud, two Penn Medicine urologists are leading an effort to provide free vasectomies at PPMC’s outpatient urology clinic to patients without insurance that would cover the procedure.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:30:00 -0400{7EEA91B2-22A8-4258-9B10-E3A29D2535BC}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/april/putting-the-human-in-human-resourcesPutting the ‘Human’ in Human ResourcesPPMC Chief Human Resources Officer Kenya Pitt is on a mission to foster hospital talent through creative partnerships with HR.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400{E0296A82-36B2-436A-9D0A-EAFE4450A9AE}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/april/getting-to-know-denise-johnson-msw-penn-trauma-violence-recovery-program-managerQ&A: Denise Johnson, Trauma Violence Recovery Program ManagerDenise Johnson, MSW, program manager for two of Penn’s violence intervention and prevention teams, finds meaning in her work around reducing youth violence.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:30:00 -0400{DF8AE721-04A7-4D4C-A0D3-27F2E29B8844}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/april/injured-firefighter-gets-celebratory-sendoffInjured Firefighter Gets Celebratory SendoffInjured Philadelphia firefighter Randy Ballinger was released to a crowd of supporters after falling from the roof of a rowhome and receiving treatment by the PPMC Trauma team.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400{BCECD2EA-ACC5-4952-9CD0-E32C51942A2C}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/march/my-path-from-bosnian-war-refugee-to-neuro-icu-nurseMy Path From Bosnian War Refugee to Neuro ICU NurseSelma Brkic, BSN, RN, shares her inspirational journey from war-torn Bosnia to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center’s Neuro Intensive Care Unit.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:30:00 -0500{770E80E5-841B-4194-9C32-E5860D7B8736}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/march/ppmc-pharmacist-assists-during-in-flight-medical-emergencyPPMC Pharmacist Assists During In-Flight Medical EmergencyPPMC’s Andy Hui capped off a pharmacist convention in Las Vegas with the ultimate test of his training: a man with a medical emergency on the flight home.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500{4EA7BBC2-12E0-4C56-88A6-D688B6F09642}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/march/testing-the-power-of-ai-to-better-detect-colon-polypsTesting the Power of AI to Better Detect Colon PolypsPPMC is using artificial intelligence for enhanced colon polyp detection in patients undergoing screening colonoscopies.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0500{79CB6D92-C503-4334-81F0-B4193F56EE6A}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/january/difference-makers-shes-normalizing-mental-health-for-familiesDifference Makers: ‘She’s Normalizing Mental Health for Families’Marcella Norman, MA, turned her passion for community behavioral health into a book for children.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 05:30:00 -0500{D6DE7D08-08AD-49E2-A3FB-27B30B958B08}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/january/our-shining-starsOur Shining StarsEvery month, PPMC staff members who embody Service, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect earn recognition from their colleagues as Presby STARs.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500{B3951C60-C1AE-4271-91B4-80944243147D}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/january/meet-zarina-ali-md-ppmcs-new-chief-of-neurosurgeryMeet Zarina Ali, MD, PPMC’s New Chief of NeurosurgeryGet to know Zarina Ali, MD, trailblazing neurosurgeon and newly appointed chief of Neurosurgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0500{857D9205-8F4A-460E-B639-D47FF6F19E4C}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2023/january/celebrating-the-holidays-at-ppmcCelebrating the Holidays at PPMCPPMC employees celebrated the holidays with beloved traditions to spread joy among colleagues and in the community.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500{72BDEB20-34BB-4D25-B0A5-D9640A1B34CF}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/december/update-ppmcs-multipronged-approach-to-workplace-safetyUPDATE: PPMC’s Multipronged Approach to Workplace SafetyUnder the leadership of a specialized task force, PPMC has reinforced its commitment to workplace safety, enhanced security, and employee preparedness.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:30:00 -0500{09B33D1C-E0D4-4C98-9B2C-F5AB62A772DD}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/december/vantage-pointHow we’re expanding PPMC outpatient services in South JerseyPenn Presbyterian Medical Center is expanding its footprint in South Jersey with a range of services from primary care to surgery to advanced oncology.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500{E65ED0CF-C5F9-4A97-AFDC-DC71C785DE41}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/december/meet-ppmcs-cailyn-chow-phillies-ball-girlMeet PPMC’s Cailyn Chow, Phillies Ball GirlWhen she isn’t working as a surgical physician assistant at PPMC, Cailyn Chow, PA-C, is living her dream as a ball girl for the Philadelphia Phillies.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0500{C9FC3437-7949-456E-9878-DC309A0C9BA5}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/december/ppmc-employees-give-generously-in-the-spirit-of-the-seasonPPMC Employees Give Generously in the Spirit of the SeasonDuring the pre-holiday season, PPMC employees demonstrated their spirit of giving by organizing and donating generously to food and clothing drives.Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:30:00 -0500{049AB97E-CE81-4297-BA3F-2FB930323797}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/november/employee-recognition-gala-returns-as-live-eventEmployee Recognition Gala Returns As Live EventPPMC employees, including three 40-year staffers, were honored at the 56th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:30:00 -0400{72D3F9DD-3497-4F08-A74D-540E27925A5F}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/november/vantage-point-robert-j-russell-acting-ceoVantage Point: Robert J. Russell, Acting CEOMichele Volpe created a family-like atmosphere at PPMC, a culture Bob Russell intends to continue in his new capacity as acting CEO.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400{E4F3BC09-5C0E-4B22-8033-565B7D86DDE0}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/november/a-look-back-at-the-legacy-of-michele-volpeA Look Back at the Legacy of Michele VolpePPMC employees share what they will remember best about working with former CEO, Michele Volpe, who recently took the position of COO of the health system.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:30:00 -0400{CEBBC2BD-979A-4D06-862D-7A7C216D7EA6}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/november/special-deliverySpecial DeliveryPPMC Security came to the aid of a nurse on duty who unexpectedly went into labor in the 28th week of her pregnancy.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400{B887DC9C-90A5-4A51-9F02-5B9099259F36}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/october/ppmc-takes-part-in-citywide-catastrophic-training-drillsPPMC Takes Part in Citywide Catastrophic Training DrillsPPMC was one of five Philadelphia hospitals invited to take part in a three-day, citywide mass-casualty training exercise organized by the U.S. Military.Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:30:00 -0400{F4550474-E596-4D92-BAEF-69F67694808E}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/october/our-shining-starsOur Shining StarsEvery month, PPMC staff members who embody Service, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect earn recognition from their colleagues as Presby STARs.Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400{524B7881-7779-49A9-94AD-3CAC91DB948C}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/october/3-questions-getting-to-know-megan-gargiulo3 Questions: Getting to Know Megan GargiuloMegan Gargiulo, MPH, manager of Patient and Guest Relations at PPMC, loves that her job allows her to positively impact the lives of patients and families.Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:30:00 -0400{EB53FC18-D0FB-4D0E-960C-D107C511BE96}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/september/icu-physician-is-presbys-new-problem-solverICU Physician is Presby's New Problem SolverPulmonary and critical care physician Serge Gajic, MD, is drawing on lessons from a new masters of healthcare quality and safety in his patient care.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:30:00 -0400{48D84CA7-A962-412E-B6DF-8613CE334A7F}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/september/proud-to-be-a-top-100-hospitalProud to Be a Top 100 HospitalPPMC celebrated being named to the Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list once again.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400{65BF7696-7117-41F3-A2DA-9A28084B80E3}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/september/the-enduring-grief-of-losing-a-child-to-gun-violenceThe Enduring Grief of Losing a Child to Gun ViolenceAn outdoor photo exhibit across from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center captured the pain of losing a child to gun violence.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400{BBF64B1D-929B-4591-B891-BD1FDD1274F9}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/september/wright-5-nurses-and-crocs-team-up-for-patientsWright 5 Nurses and Crocs Team Up for PatientsPresby staff go the extra mile when it comes to helping their patients feel comfortable.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:30:00 -0400{ED8FDD01-B280-469E-934C-CAA96BAC0E39}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/september/nurse-debra-mosley-takes-the-judges-seatNurse Debra Mosley Takes the Judge’s SeatNurse Debra Mosley was honored to judge a NAACP dance competition this summer.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0400{BFD72C96-6E45-4D03-B4A7-8F31DC33000C}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/july/vantage-point-my-coming-out-storyVantage Point: My Coming Out StoryPenn Presbyterian’s chief nursing officer reflects on coming to terms with his sexuality.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:30:00 -0400{C5F742AF-7BDE-4B0E-AA08-0837C7DB5B7D}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/july/two-nurses-conquer-an-ironman-and-moreTwo Nurses Conquer an Ironman and MoreShe wanted to get healthy. He loved teaching people about fitness and nutrition. In the middle of the pandemic, the two resource pool nurses ran a long-distance triathlon and inspired colleagues along the way.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400{7F7D5297-C267-4497-809A-DF0A3D3E28A8}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/july/difference-makers-taking-the-time-to-talk-helps-a-patient-beyond-their-medical-needsDifference Makers: Taking the Time to Talk Helps a Patient Beyond Their Medical NeedsA compassionate Emergency Department technician goes out of her way to help a homeless couple.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 03:30:00 -0400{5D14CFD6-416C-4977-83C7-400DB81F99CA}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/june/spreading-the-word-about-the-gift-of-lifeSpreading the Word About the Gift of LifeThree employees shared personal experiences with organ donation in a month filled with activities to spread awareness about the critical need for more organ, tissue, and cornea donors.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400{361FEE66-AB1A-465F-AD41-4691906BD4AA}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/july/coming-out-as-lgbtq-presby-staff-share-their-storiesComing Out as LGBTQ+: Presby Staff Share Their StoriesIn honor of Pride Month, Presby’s chief nursing officer and other LGBTQ+ staff shared their stories of coming out and self-acceptance. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400{AB2CDB7A-AA90-488F-9A15-3569D1EE64FD}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/june/our-shining-starsOur Shining StarsEvery day at PPMC, staff members show a level of kindness and dedication to patient care that makes their colleagues proud, from the CNA who walked a patient home to the trauma outpatient nurse who called an Uber for a patient in need of care.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:30:00 -0400{1822F848-C8EB-4C3C-8873-6C6C7C084B40}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/june/on-iv-pump-therapy-theres-little-she-cant-doOn IV Pump Therapy, There’s Little She Can’t DoDespite being critically ill with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Julie Mizrahi hiked six national parks last year while on pump therapy and continues to inspire her care team.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400{514356CF-6951-4D65-8757-A33C1D5D12D1}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/june/remembering-those-lost-to-violenceRemembering Those Lost to ViolenceThe Trauma Center and department of Pastoral Care held their annual Service of Remembrance for patients who died from gunshot and stabbing injuries in the past year, despite all efforts to save them.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:30:00 -0400{E086CCA5-F9F5-44AE-A60C-8E303788610D}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/june/difference-makers-bringing-the-celebration-to-the-patientDifference Makers: Bringing the Celebration to the PatientWhen a patient missed a scholarship celebration, Nurse Practitioner John Barrett and the PPMC Emergency Department staff rallied to give her one on their own.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400{47997ABF-A522-418E-98FF-8D9F07214B28}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/may/to-ukraine-with-loveTo Ukraine, With LoveIn less than a week, PPMC staff collected more than 100 bags and boxes of humanitarian-aid items for Ukraine.Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400{A770A62F-FD75-4420-815C-C49853936FD0}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/may/vantage-pointVantage PointPPMC's director of Behavioral Health Programs shares how they are teaming up to give more patients substance-use and mental health support.Sun, 01 May 2022 04:30:00 -0400{342B91DF-6A6B-4343-9EB8-84081382307E}https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/internal-newsletters/presby-bulletin/2022/may/what-it-means-to-be-a-surgical-technologistWhat It Means to Be a Surgical TechnologistThey are the surgeons’ co-pilots, passing them instruments and supplies before, during, and after operations, often without needing to be asked. Sun, 01 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400