News - Internal Newsletters: Presby Bulletin

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.

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For Suspected Cancers: An Easier Path to Diagnosis and Care

New initiatives led by Penn’s oncology nurse navigators – including a new diagnostic clinic at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center – are helping patients get the care they need.

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The Behind-the-Scenes Team That’s “Central” to Patient Care

May 01, 2021

Whether a physician orders a cardiac panel to determine the injury caused by a heart attack or a spinal fluid analysis to investigate a possible autoimmune disorder, the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine team is responsible for assessing specimens and paving the way for diagnosis and treatment.
PPMC CAREs: Nurse’s Donations Support West Philly Seniors

May 01, 2021

When COVID-19 struck the city last year, Kim — a psychiatric nurse practitioner and per diem OR nurse who is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Penn — grew concerned about the health and safety of those residents.
How PMUC Heals Wounds, Saves Limbs, and Transforms Lives

April 01, 2021

Learn about Ellen Bryant-Patterson's experience with the Wound Care Center at Penn Medicine University City (PMUC).
Our Shining STARs

April 01, 2021

Every month, PPMC staff members who embody Service, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect are named Presby STARs.
Celebrating the Efforts of an Extraordinary Educator

April 01, 2021

Throughout his career, Wilson Szeto, MD, has earned numerous awards in recognition of his superior expertise, leadership, and patient care.
Women’s History Month 2021: Lauding PPMC’s Women Leaders

April 01, 2021

Since 1987, the United States has designated March as Women’s History Month. The month offers the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the substantial contributions of women across every field, including science and medicine.
A Peek Behind the Scenes at PPMC’s Pathology and Lab Medicine Teams

March 01, 2021

"Most of us may not be on the front lines, but we're not on the sidelines either," said Anna M. Moran, MD, interim chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, referring to the behind-the-scenes team of 110 phlebotomists, pathologists, and laboratory professionals.
Vantage Point: Bob Russell, MS, FACHE, Associate Executive Director for Operations

March 01, 2021

Even while Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has adapted to the challenges of COVID-19, operated busy testing sites across the city, and administered vaccines as quickly as possible, we have not lost sight of the strategic goals we set before the pandemic.
Honoring MLK’s Legacy One Care Package at a Time

March 01, 2021

Penn Medicine recognized Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid health system holiday for the first time this year, even though by longstanding tradition many have already viewed the holiday as a ‘day on' for service activities, rather than a day off.
Celebrating the Storied Life of a Special Patient

March 01, 2021

The team at the Abramson Cancer Center at PPMC recently came together for a small, socially distanced party to celebrate the 100th birthday of James Mitchell.