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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Spotlight on the Penn Medicine Experience: The MICU Focuses on Family

October 01, 2018

It’s that time again: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is gearing up for Penn Medicine Experience (PMX) Week!
PPMC’s Unconventional Take on Sepsis Education

October 01, 2018

In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month in September, clinicians across the health system sought to improve care for this highly common, life-threatening complication by discussing strategies for prevention, the critical importance of early detection, and the steps involved in rapid treatment.
PPMC Creates a Culture of Security, Prevention, and Accountability

August 31, 2018

Because hospitals can pose hazards for patients, visitors, and staff members alike, PPMC is committed to adapting our security strategies to meet changing standards and to providing employees with the tools to prevent and appropriately respond to crises.
Vantage Point: Michele Volpe, Chief Executive Officer

August 31, 2018

FY18 was marked by innovative work across departments; a commitment to volunteerism and community outreach; improvements in patient outcomes and staff engagement; promising preliminary data for the safety survey; and higher volume with shorter downtime periods between surges.
Jazzing the Neighborhood Up a Little

August 31, 2018

Nothing could curb the spirits of the 1,500 attendees who braved the off-and-on rain showers to support the 12th Annual Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival at Saunders Park Green earlier this summer.
PPMC CAREs About Mobility, Movement, and Motivation

August 31, 2018

While all of PPMC’s staff members are dedicated to helping our patients live their best, healthiest lives, some team members take it a step further by continuing their work outside of the hospital and in the community.
From Physician to Patient: A Pulmonologist’s PPMC Experience

July 27, 2018

The old saying goes that doctors make the worst patients. After all, it can’t be easy switching from a supposedly indestructible, invulnerable paragon of health who has all the answers, to an overwhelmed patient who suddenly has to relinquish control and rely on the care of others.
Our Shining STARs

July 27, 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.
PPMC Nurse Brings Access to the Isolated

July 27, 2018

Nancy Bonalumi, RN, has long been invested in ensuring medical care and health education resources are readily available in underserved communities both near and far. For years, she has teamed up with Project Helping Hands, a nonprofit organization that deploys volunteer medical teams to remote areas in developing nations.
Breaking the Silence Surrounding Suicide

July 27, 2018

The CDC reports that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. (60 percent via firearm), and the rate has continued to rise in nearly every state, making it not only a mental health issue, but a public health crisis.