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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  System News Sneak Peek: Complementary Cancer Therapies

  May 30, 2018

  Support groups often play an important role on the road to healing, whether someone has recently received a cancer diagnosis and is unsure how to process their feelings, is in the midst of treatment and is looking to share their experiences with peers who can relate to their “new normal,” or perhaps is a caregiver or family member looking for a place to discuss resources and their own stresses.
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  Ahead of the Rest by Leaps and Bounds!

  May 30, 2018

  Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is once again netting honors, this time earning an “A” rating from the Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade! PPMC was one of only 750 hospitals nationwide that received top marks this cycle, meaning that the tireless work and unwavering dedication of the entire staff to prioritize patient safety and to meet the highest safety standards in the country has not gone unnoticed.
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  Presby’s Patient Safety Week Is a Touchdown!

  April 26, 2018

  PPMC kept the Super Bowl spirit alive and livened up the hallways with a “Fly, Presby, Fly – On the Road to Zero Harm” theme during the 13th Annual Patient Safety Fair! Teams from around the hospital put together displays (many of them Eagles-related) and presentations that highlighted their innovative practices and their role in cultivating a culture of safety.
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  Applauding Our Outstanding Docs

  April 26, 2018

  PPMC is appreciative of the incredible, innovative work of our physicians all year round, and National Doctors’ Day offers us another, official chance to recognize their resolve and flexibility in an ever-changing healthcare landscape, celebrate their contributions to Presby and our patients, and thank them for their commitment to creating a healthier community.
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  Podiatry Puts Their Best Foot – And Ankle – Forward at ACFAS

  April 26, 2018

  Congratulations to the Podiatric Surgery & Medicine team for their recent achievement at the 76th Annual American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeon (ACFAS) Scientific Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
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  “Let’s Do Lunch” (And Learn)

  April 26, 2018

  PPMC is proud to have leaders in every corner of the hospital – heading departments, serving as mentors and resources for their colleagues, and collaborating with clinical and support teams alike to ensure the best patient care. On March 16, over 40 staff members gathered with their lunches and open minds for a “Focus on Leadership” Lunch & Learn led by CEO Michele Volpe.
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  2018 PPMC Gala: A Night of Imagination, Inspiration, and Hope

  April 26, 2018

  At Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, “hospital heroes” can be found on every unit, every department, and every stage of patient care. Each year, leadership, faculty, and staff come together to celebrate the hospital’s achievements and commitment to changing and saving lives, and to recognize one of those exceptional hospital heroes. During the 17th Annual PPMC Gala, the spotlight was on M. Sean Grady, MD, and his many accomplishments in the field of traumatic brain injury.
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  System News Sneak Peek

  April 26, 2018

  During Volunteer Appreciation Week last month, PPMC held a celebratory luncheon in recognition of the incredible volunteers who donate their time, energy, and enthusiasm to improve the patient experience, engage with visitors, and support staff.
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  From Passenger to Lifesaver: A Great Save at 35,000 Feet

  March 29, 2018

  Air travel can be exhausting, and an in-flight emergency takes it to a new level. That’s what Jen Vuich, RN, CCRN, CEN, a clinical nurse in PPMC’s Emergency Department, discovered on a February flight to Florida, but by drawing on her training, her resolve, and her ability to make quick judgment calls, she was able to turn a stressful, unstable situation into a “great save.”
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  Presby Spreads the “Birds” Spirit

  March 29, 2018

  We’re all still flying high from the Eagles Super Bowl win! Celebrations were held across the health system, including watch parties for patients and their families, decorated patient care units, and other in-house displays of spirit.