Presby Bulletin

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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  PPMC Touches Communities Near and Far

  November 29, 2018

  There’s something special about this time of year that encourages us to practice gratitude, give back to communities near and far, and support those in need. The health system’s annual Penn Medicine’s annual Penn’s Way charitable giving campaign has officially ended, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center was proud to play a role in pushing the health system toward the shared $1.65 million goal and beyond.
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  Looking Ahead to Presby’s Changing Landscape

  November 29, 2018

  PPMC is always making strides to improve the patient and family experience and to ensure the necessary supports are in place for staff to provide efficient, quality care. Refreshing the floor plan and menu of the Atwood Café, streamlining the layout of the Heart and Vascular Pavilion, and upgrading our ORs are all recent projects that have aimed to propel PPMC forward, and we’re far from finished.
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  A Spotlight on Our Materials Management Team

  October 26, 2018

  During National Healthcare Supply Chain Week last month, PPMC shone a spotlight on the hardworking team that stocks and manages the supplies and equipment needed to provide quality patient care – the Materials Management team.
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  The ACC at PPMC Spreads Breast Cancer Awareness

  October 26, 2018

  Last month, teams across Penn Medicine showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in awareness, fundraising, and celebratory activities.
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  PPMC Propels Trauma Care Forward, One Country at a Time

  October 26, 2018

  Whether they are partnering with volunteer medical teams to visit remote villages in Bolivia or donating their time and resources to “adopt” a school in rural Jamaica, many Penn Presbyterian Medical Center staff members show the same commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals abroad as they do within the hospital walls and in their local communities.
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  Vantage Point: Michele Volpe, Chief Executive Officer

  October 26, 2018

  Last month, our senior leadership team held a series of town hall meetings to discuss strategic updates from FY18, provide insight for the new year, and highlight the incredible work that staff throughout PPMC have been doing to create a better experience for patients and colleagues alike.
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  2018 PMX Week: Empathy, Enthusiasm, and an Excellent Experience

  October 26, 2018

  Last month’s Penn Medicine Experience (PMX) Week celebrations at PPMC provided staff with the opportunity to celebrate team accomplishments, recognize the advances in care, quality, and safety made possible by staff in every corner of the hospital, and renew their commitment to keeping the BE Standards in mind during interactions with patients, family members, and colleagues alike.
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  Presby’s ED CAREs About Lending a Helping Hand

  October 26, 2018

  When a patient unexpectedly finds themselves in PPMC’s Emergency Department, the last thing they should be concerned about is whether or not they’ll be able to afford the prescription medications needed to get them back on the road to health. At least, that’s what four-time Penn Medicine CAREs Grant winner John C. Flamma, Jr., MD, chief of Emergency Medicine, believes.
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  Our Shining STARs

  October 01, 2018

  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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  Serving Meals with a Side of Support

  October 01, 2018

  PPMC is proud to have so many compassionate, outreach-focused staff members who are eager to make a difference and serve those in need, both on and off the clock.