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Here are a few of our most recent stories:
System News (News from throughout Penn Medicine)
On any given day, Penn Orthopaedics at PPMC sees 200 patients or more. Up until early 2013, patients were asked to sign the check-in sheet when they first entered the practice. But, sometimes, several patients arrived at once, causing back-ups and a long waiting time. Now, thanks to the two patient service kiosks, that has all changed.
HUPdate (News from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania, and Corporate offices)
HUP’s annual recognition of Trauma Awareness Month is a chance for members of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery to “celebrate positive reminders, recognize excellence, and see continued healing of patients and families,” said John Gallagher, MSN, Trauma Program manager.
Presby Bulletin (News from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center)
Last month, at the 14th annual celebration, Penn Medicine recognized the winners of its Nursing Clinical Excellence Awards. “The winners are illustrative of the contributions made by nurses,” said Mary Naylor, director of the New Courtland Center for Transitions and Health at Penn’s School of Nursing.
What's New (News from Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Medicine Washington Square)
PAH is now also home to Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), the region’s number-one cancer program. As one of the locations of Penn’s ACC – one of only two National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the region – PAH can now offer several treatment options, plus research and the latest clinical care.