Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH) opened in 1751, affixing the image of the Good Samaritan as its hospital seal. Nearly 300 years later, our staff continue to exemplify this image of the Good Samaritan, creating new ways to help others and strengthen patient care in our community. This image was especially emphasized during PAH’s PMX Week, when we honored 10 employees at the Patient Advocacy Award ceremony, recognizing them for going above and beyond for people they serve.
In addition, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has been collaborating to overcome bias and provide equitable care and opportunities for patients and staff. At PAH’s first DEI Summit in November, the committee’s workgroup members demonstrated curiosity, commitment, and courage for addressing goals and initiatives to support DEI at our hospital. We also celebrated the 47-year career of Allen H. Bar, MD, whose legacy lives on following his retirement through his mentorship for medical students, who will then go on to help others in their own clinical settings.
As we approach 2022, I look forward to another year of excellence in care and service, and I thank our staff who continue to epitomize the Good Samaritan image that has been central to PAH’s foundation.