Inside Penn Medicine http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/ News, views, and features from Penn Medicine's employee newsletters. en-US Thu, 16 May 2013 16:18:05 -0400 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Nation’s First Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program on the Road to Accreditation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/q9OGqkDUkGE/nations-first-hospital-pharmacy-residency-program-on-the-road-to-accreditation.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/nations-first-hospital-pharmacy-residency-program-on-the-road-to-accreditation.html Recently, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) came to Pennsylvania to conduct a Residency Accreditation Survey. The ASHP is a national professional organization with nearly 40,000 members, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students, who provide patient care services in hospital, health systems, and ambulatory clinics. For the past 70... Recently, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) came to Pennsylvania to conduct a Residency Accreditation Survey. The ASHP is a national professional organization with nearly 40,000 members, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students, who provide patient care services in hospital, health systems, and ambulatory clinics. For the past 70 years, the ASHP has been at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and enhance patient safety by advocating and supporting pharmacy staffs so they may help people achieve optimal health outcomes.  

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Shown clockwise from the bottom left are:  Tiffany So (Pharmacy resident), Poonam Chhunchhua (Pharmacy resident), Lisa Lifshin (surveyor), Jane Pruemer (surveyor), Sara Stahle, Dominic Mignone, Dan Wilson, Lindsay Varga, Liz Marino, Carolyn Orendorff, (program director), Jackie von Vital, Tracy Miller, Thanh Pham, Mina Ricciardelli, and Dennis Constan.

“The Pennsylvania Hospital Pharmacy did a terrific job on the ASHP survey,” said Suzanne Y. Brown, MS, RPh, director of Pharmacy Services. “On behalf of the Department of Pharmacy Services, I would like to thank all who participated in the survey. The survey team was impressed not only with our level of Pharmacy services, but with the way we effectively addressed patient care from an interdisciplinary team approach. They commented that the collaboration across the disciplines was evident in every session of the survey,” said Brown.   

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Pennsylvania Hospital Apothecary Shop, c.1920s.

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]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital Featured News What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 16:18:05 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/nations-first-hospital-pharmacy-residency-program-on-the-road-to-accreditation.html What’s the Big Idea? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/VQACikCiJkI/whats-the-big-idea.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-the-big-idea.html You can submit ideas from May 14 - June 7, 2013 The Your Big Idea Challenge focuses on finding opportunities for all us in Penn Medicine to be more efficient while continuing to excel at our tripartite mission of patient care, education and research. The Challenge includes some new features... Your-Big-IdeaYou can submit ideas from May 14 - June 7, 2013

The Your Big Idea Challenge focuses on finding opportunities for all us in Penn Medicine to be more efficient while continuing to excel at our tripartite mission of patient care, education and research. The Challenge includes some new features and enhancements over last year — including the Prove Us Wrong challenge, where submitters will have a chance to develop an idea even if it doesn’t make it through to the next round right away. More ideas will be implemented than last year, and faculty and staff will be provided with training and resources to pursue ideas independently.

What’s the Cost-Savings Challenge?

Building off the success of the innovation tournament, this Cost-Savings Challenge provides a forum for everyone to contribute. A strong cultural attribute of Penn Medicine is our ability to respond to a challenge by discovering new and better ways of improving care.

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]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 16:14:09 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-the-big-idea.html Recognizing Those on the Front Lines at PAH http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/1dhs9f1W5qM/recognizing-those-on-the-front-lines-at-pah.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/recognizing-those-on-the-front-lines-at-pah.html The staff of the PAH Welcome Desk and Security Services are usually the first people patients and visitors encounter when entering the Hospital. These staff members literally serve on the front lines of patient care. The Welcome Desk and Security Services formed a shared governance committee this year and launched... The staff of the PAH Welcome Desk and Security Services are usually the first people patients and visitors encounter when entering the Hospital. These staff members literally serve on the front lines of patient care.

The Welcome Desk and Security Services formed a shared governance committee this year and launched an Employee of the Month Award. Recipients are staff members that have been chosen because they exhibit compassion towards patients, visitors and coworkers. They are customer-focused role models for Relationship-Based Care and dedicated employees who display teamwork with colleagues throughout the Hospital.

The following individuals have been selected so far for 2013:

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Donna Fragala – January 

 Barbara-Bowman                 Barbara Bowman – February

 

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Darryl Randolph – March 

 

 

  Mary-Feehan

                                                                        Mary Feehan – April 

 

 

]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 16:09:28 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/recognizing-those-on-the-front-lines-at-pah.html Farewell to the Dynamic Duo of Patient Safety and Performance Improvement http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/pB_ojK3W80c/farewell-to-the-dynamic-duo-of-patient-safety-and-performance-improvement.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/farewell-to-the-dynamic-duo-of-patient-safety-and-performance-improvement.html After nearly two decades of dedicated service at PAH, Dorothy A. Counts, RN, MA, CPHQ, and Janet E. Creely, RN, CPHQ, CCM, are retiring from their positions of Clinical Director of Quality and Patient Safety, and Director of Patient Safety, effective June 7. Colleagues can join in celebrating the careers... Janet-Creely-and-Dorothy-CountsAfter nearly two decades of dedicated service at PAH, Dorothy A. Counts, RN, MA, CPHQ, and Janet E. Creely, RN, CPHQ, CCM, are retiring from their positions of Clinical Director of Quality and Patient Safety, and Director of Patient Safety, effective June 7.

Colleagues can join in celebrating the careers of Dorothy and Janet in the McClelland Conference room on May 29, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

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]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 16:05:14 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/farewell-to-the-dynamic-duo-of-patient-safety-and-performance-improvement.html Third Annual Team UPHS/Penn 2013 MS City to Shore Ride http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/BVoWNXfrGzs/third-annual-team-uphspenn-2013-ms-city-to-shore-ride.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/third-annual-team-uphspenn-2013-ms-city-to-shore-ride.html “Tour de Elm Garden” Rolls Through PAH on June 11 The 2013 MS City to Shore Team UPHS/Penn recruitment fundraiser will kick off this month at PAH with the third annual “Tour de Elm Garden” to highlight upcoming events. Two-time champ, Laboratory’s own Bill Hunt, will attempt to achieve an... “Tour de Elm Garden” Rolls Through PAH on June 11

MS-2012-raffle-bike-raceThe 2013 MS City to Shore Team UPHS/Penn recruitment fundraiser will kick off this month at PAH with the third annual “Tour de Elm Garden” to highlight upcoming events. Two-time champ, Laboratory’s own Bill Hunt, will attempt to achieve an unprecedented trifecta victory against Rehabilitation Services’ Arley Johnson and sophomore Tour de Elm Garden rider Ben Palubinsky of The Pavilion. Look for a potential fourth mystery rider who may surprise the bunch with some mad riding skills!

Registrants and supporters alike are invited to come and cheer on their favorite “Café rider” and take their shot at guessing which rider will come in first while supporting Team UPHS/Penn. The first, second, and third place winners will receive fabulous raffle prizes. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Be sure to stop by.  Winners will be drawn Thursday, June 27.

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]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 16:03:40 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/third-annual-team-uphspenn-2013-ms-city-to-shore-ride.html Women and the Civil War http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/Pbt6TUlXshk/women-and-the-civil-war.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/women-and-the-civil-war.html PAH will conclude its 2012-2013 Exhibition Lecture Series on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 pm, in the Helen McClelland Conference Room, 2 Pine Building, with “Women and the Civil War.” Guest speaker Judith Giesberg, PhD, associate professor of History, Villanova University, will discuss the activities of woman during the Civil... PAH will conclude its 2012-2013 Exhibition Lecture Series on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 pm, in the Helen McClelland Conference Room, 2 Pine Building, with “Women and the Civil War.”

Civil-war-image-1Guest speaker Judith Giesberg, PhD, associate professor of History, Villanova University, will discuss the activities of woman during the Civil War. Dr. Giesberg is the author of several books on the Civil War including Civil War Sisterhood: The United States Sanitary Commission and Women's Politics in Transition (Northeastern University Press); “Army at Home”: Women and the Civil War on the Northern Home Front (University of North Carolina Press); Keystone State in Crisis: Pennsylvania in the Civil War (Pennsylvania Historical Association Series); and numerous articles.

To RSVP or for additional information, please contact Stacey Peeples at 215.829.5434 or stacey.peeples@uphs.upenn.edu.

]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:06 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/women-and-the-civil-war.html Annual Total Compensation Statements: Now Online! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/LbX7iHG6sv0/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-online-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-online-1.html Your annual Total Compensation Statement gives you a “big picture” view of the value of your UPHS pay and benefits. The newest statement, showing the total value of your benefits and compensation for the period January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, is now available online. Visit the Human Resources... Your annual Total Compensation Statement gives you a “big picture” view of the value of your UPHS pay and benefits. The newest statement, showing the total value of your benefits and compensation for the period January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, is now available online. Visit the Human Resources website, www.uphshrandyou.com and click on one of the links for the Total Compensation Statement.

New this year:  It’s easier to access your statement! Just use your network ID and password.

Did you know your statement is also a valuable tool to use in retirement planning? Review the Retirement section to be sure you’re participating in all the retirement plans that you’re eligible to join and that you’re making the most of your opportunities to plan for your future.

In order to receive a Total Compensation Statement, you must be a UPHS employee, enrolled in UPHSflex benefits, and have a hire date on or before June 30, 2012.

]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 15:57:33 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-online-1.html New! HR Benefits Open Enrollment Change Period – May 13 -19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/zqTa_U7so-k/new-hr-benefits-open-enrollment-change-period-may-13-19.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/new-hr-benefits-open-enrollment-change-period-may-13-19.html Open Enrollment has ended but you will have another opportunity to log in and make changes to your benefits or to enroll. If you have logged in and made changes, you were asked to print out your confirmation statement with your elections for the upcoming year. Please review this document... Open-Enrollment-ChangeOpen Enrollment has ended but you will have another opportunity to log in and make changes to your benefits or to enroll. If you have logged in and made changes, you were asked to print out your confirmation statement with your elections for the upcoming year. Please review this document carefully since it lists the benefit elections that you made for the FY14 benefit plan year (July 1 – June 30). Please use the online enrollment website www.enrollone.com/uphs to make changes or corrections. If all of the information is complete and accurate, no further action is required. Please keep the printed confirmation statement for your records.

The enrollment or changes that you make during this time will take effect July 1, 2013. Once the enrollment period closes on May 19, you will not be eligible to make changes to your benefits until either the next open enrollment period or you have experienced a qualified life event or status change that would allow you to make changes to your current elections. 

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Benefits Department at 215.615.2675, option#4.

]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:50 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/new-hr-benefits-open-enrollment-change-period-may-13-19.html What’s Happening – Your resource for events and happenings throughout PAH and Penn Medicine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/pHef-5uhlz8/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine-1.html May 18 Relay for Life – JKCC Survivorship Month Kick-off May 20 Harrison Fund Applications Deadline May 23 2013 Hubschman Award Reception May 30 2013 Healthiest Employers Awards Program, Featuring Dr. Gary W. Dorshimer June 9 2013 Delaware Valley Congenital Heart Walk June 10 2013 Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament... May 18
Relay for Life – JKCC Survivorship Month Kick-off 

May 20
Harrison Fund Applications Deadline

May 23
2013 Hubschman Award Reception

May 30
2013 Healthiest Employers Awards Program, Featuring Dr. Gary W. Dorshimer

June 9
2013 Delaware Valley Congenital Heart Walk

June 10
2013 Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament

June 13
Employee Service Awards 

June 18
2013 Ehrenzeller Award Ceremony and Reception

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]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:09 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine-1.html HUPdate Digital Edition - May 17, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/fdn_nCeAN-8/hu.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/hu.html Open publication ]]> HUPdate Print Edition - HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:11:06 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/hu.html A Not-So-Typical Day at HUP http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/YLqCuREy4LQ/a-not-so-typical-day-at-hup-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-not-so-typical-day-at-hup-.html What happens in the OR? What do my arteries and veins look like? And what the heck are leeches doing in a hospital?! Answers to these questions –- and hundreds more –- were part of the annual Take Your Child to Work Day at HUP, when more than 600 kids...
  • What happens in the OR?
  • What do my arteries and veins look like?
  • And what the heck are leeches doing in a hospital?!

    • StethoscopeAnswers to these questions –- and hundreds more –- were part of the annual Take Your Child to Work Day at HUP, when more than 600 kids came to the hospital eager to see and learn. 

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    ]]>     Featured News HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:09:36 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-not-so-typical-day-at-hup-.html     Bringing Down the Barriers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/uH8m1GShl2k/bringing-down-the-barriers-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/bringing-down-the-barriers-.html Saving Lives with a Colonoscopy Two eye-opening facts: * The average lifetime risk in this country of getting colon cancer is six percent, but when a pre-cancerous polyp is present, the lifetime risk increases by three to five times. * Stage 1 colon cancer has a 90-percent survival rate after... Carmen-GuerraSaving Lives with a Colonoscopy

    Two eye-opening facts:

    • * The average lifetime risk in this country of getting colon cancer is six percent, but when a pre-cancerous polyp is present, the lifetime risk increases by three to five times. 
    • * Stage 1 colon cancer has a 90-percent survival rate after five years. At Stage 4 -- when the cancer has spread to other organs -- survival plummets to less than 10 percent.

    A colonoscopy will not only find these pre-cancerous polyps, but also remove them, basically eliminating the risk.  And yet, for a variety of reasons, many people avoid it.

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    ]]>     HUPdate Penn Medicine CAREs Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:08:38 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/bringing-down-the-barriers-.html     Clinical Nutrition Team Wins Distinction Award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/GD-Dctkj6-U/clinical-nutrition-team-wins-distinction-award-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/clinical-nutrition-team-wins-distinction-award-.html When a HUP patient is identified as malnourished or at nutrition risk on admission, Clinical Nutrition Support Services is called on to intervene. “Proper nourishment has an impact on patient outcomes,” said Lauren Hudson, MS, RD, LDN, program director. “Identifying patients that need specialized nutrition support therapy [parenteral and enteral... Clinical-nutrition-teamWhen a HUP patient is identified as malnourished or at nutrition risk on admission, Clinical Nutrition Support Services is called on to intervene.  “Proper nourishment has an impact on patient outcomes,” said Lauren Hudson, MS, RD, LDN, program director. “Identifying patients that need specialized nutrition support therapy [parenteral and enteral nutrition] and initiating those therapies early is important to prevent and heal wounds, fight infection and impact recovery.”

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    ]]>     Awards and Accolades HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:26 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/clinical-nutrition-team-wins-distinction-award-.html     Rich Wins National Diversity Award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/dpQnUaKFKYw/rich-wins-national-diversity-award.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/rich-wins-national-diversity-award.html Victoria Rich, PhD, RN, chief nurse executive, UPMC, has received the Prism Diversity Award from the American Organization of Nurse Executives. The award acknowledges her success in promoting diversity in the nursing workforce and helping advance that mission across Penn Medicine and the greater community. At the event celebrating this... Victoria-Rich-Diversity-AwardVictoria Rich, PhD, RN,  chief nurse executive, UPMC, has received the  Prism Diversity Award from the American Organization of Nurse Executives. The award acknowledges her success in promoting diversity in the nursing workforce and helping advance that mission across Penn Medicine and the greater community.

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    ]]>     Awards and Accolades HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:56 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/rich-wins-national-diversity-award.html     A New Tournament with a New Focus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/8UQ7aaEAFEs/a-new-tournament-with-a-new-focus--1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-new-tournament-with-a-new-focus--1.html Building off of the success of the “Your Big Idea Innovation Tournament,” Penn Medicine will embark on the “Your Big Idea Challenge.” This program will focus on finding opportunities to be more efficient while continuing to excel in patient care, teaching and research. All ideas will be reviewed and validated... Your-Big-IdeaBuilding off of the success of the “Your Big Idea Innovation Tournament,” Penn Medicine will embark on the “Your Big Idea Challenge.” This program will focus on finding opportunities to be more efficient while continuing to excel in patient care, teaching and research. All ideas will be reviewed and validated for their potential of implementation. As in last year’s Tournament,  there will be some prizes for those who submit ideas, such as tickets to the Phillies or theater. Last year we had over 1,200 people who submitted ideas and we are sure that we can match that this year.

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    ]]>     Announcements HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:10 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-new-tournament-with-a-new-focus--1.html     Open Enrollment Change Period – May 13 -19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/8Lnzlg_jXdg/open-enrollment-change-period-may-13-19-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/open-enrollment-change-period-may-13-19-1.html Open Enrollment has ended but you will have another opportunity to log in and make changes to your benefits or to enroll. If you have logged in and made changes, you were asked to print out your confirmation statement with your elections for the upcoming year. Please review this document... Open Enrollment has ended but you will have another opportunity to log in and make changes to your benefits or to enroll. If you have logged in and made changes, you were asked to print out your confirmation statement with your elections for the upcoming year. Please review this document carefully since it lists the benefit elections that you made for the FY14 benefit plan year (July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014).  Please use the online enrollment website www.enrollone.com/uphs to make changes or corrections. If all of the information is complete and accurate, no further action is required. Please keep the printed confirmation statement for your records.

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    ]]>     Announcements HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:03:34 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/open-enrollment-change-period-may-13-19-1.html     Give Your Garden a Boost! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/xaMDeIJZRko/give-your-garden-a-boost-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/give-your-garden-a-boost-1.html Give your garden a boost with organic compost created right here in University City from fallen leaves and food waste. Come to The Dirt Factory on Saturday, May 18, from 10 am to 2 pm, and take up to 10 gallons of compost for free! While you’re there, take a... ]]> Announcements Events HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:06 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/give-your-garden-a-boost-1.html Sign up for Penn Medicine “In the News”! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/BT_C5S03ktk/sign-up-for-penn-medicine-in-the-news-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/sign-up-for-penn-medicine-in-the-news-1.html Visit PennMedicine.org/news-subscribe for a daily email featuring: · Top News Showcasing Penn Medicine Experts and Discoveries · The Latest Posts from the Penn Medicine News Blog · Selected Patient Care, Research, and Medical Education News of the Day · Penn Medicine News Releases Visit PennMedicine.org/news-subscribe for a daily email featuring:

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    ]]>     Announcements HUPdate Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:12 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/sign-up-for-penn-medicine-in-the-news-1.html     Presby Bulletin Digital Edition -- May 16, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/4YRyPhtj-KU/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-may-16-2013.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-may-16-2013.html Open publication ]]> PresbyBulletin Print Edition - PresbyBulletin Greg Richter Thu, 16 May 2013 11:23:28 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-may-16-2013.html PPMC Goes Mad http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/LbWENGiFYA0/ppmc-goes-mad.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/ppmc-goes-mad.html Three hundred of Presbyterian’s staff and supporters gathered at Vie on Friday, March 15 to celebrate the 12th annual Presby fundraiser. Together with corporate sponsors, PPMC far surpassed its previous fundraising record ($88,000 in 2011) raising over $175,000. Guests attended in their vintage best to fit this year’s Mad Men-inspired... Mad-Party-1Three hundred of Presbyterian’s staff and supporters gathered at Vie on Friday, March 15 to celebrate the 12th annual Presby fundraiser. Together with corporate sponsors, PPMC far surpassed its previous fundraising record ($88,000 in 2011) raising over $175,000.

    Guests attended in their vintage best to fit this year’s Mad Men-inspired theme, Mad Party, and enjoyed an evening of glamour, swanky music and classic cocktails reminiscent of the 1960s.

    The true highlight of the evening was honoring PPMC’s Chief of Medicine Jack Ende, MD, with the Hospital Hero Award. This annual award recognizes people who make vital contributions to Presby and share the spirit of loyalty and passion with the broader Health System. A special tribute video helped explain why Dr. Ende is truly Penn Presbyterian’s Hospital Hero.

    Proceeds from the event will support the Penn Mesothelioma and Pleural Program. When treating patients with mesothelioma or pleural disease, Penn Medicine specialists offer more treatment options than most other health systems across the country and around the world. Funds raised at this year’s event will make it possible for Penn Presbyterian to continue to provide better outcomes to cancer patients and helps to give patients access to the most advanced treatment, surgical techniques and clinical trials.

    Congratulations to all the staff and administration at Penn Presbyterian!

    For more photos from the evening’s festivities, and to view the Hospital Hero tribute video, please visit http://2013ppmcmadparty.shutterfly.com/

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Awards and Accolades Events Featured News PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:03 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/ppmc-goes-mad.html     Putting the Kids to Work http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/nH5VA_2QFAw/putting-the-kids-to-work.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/putting-the-kids-to-work.html Last month PPMC took part in another successful, “Take Your Kids to Work Day.” Over 200 children from PPMC employee families attended this year’s educational and entertaining activities. Each year, participating groups develop new interactive activities for children to learn about healthcare as a career choice and educate children on... 1760Last month PPMC took part in another successful, “Take Your Kids to Work Day.” Over 200 children from PPMC employee families attended this year’s educational and entertaining activities. Each year, participating groups develop new interactive activities for children to learn about healthcare as a career choice and educate children on health prevention/ improvement. This year, kids received hands-on CPR training, learned about respiration therapy techniques, participated in simulated laproscopic surgery, and more!

    Thank you to all our volunteers and participants for making the day a success and enhancing our culture of excellence at PPMC. Click through to the full story below for a slideshow of photos from the day’s activities.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 16 May 2013 11:08:17 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/putting-the-kids-to-work.html     Open Enrollment Change Period – Until May 19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/Avm3b7eC9yM/open-enrollment-change-period-until-may-19.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/open-enrollment-change-period-until-may-19.html Open Enrollment has ended but you have another opportunity to log in and make changes to your benefits or to enroll. If you have logged in and made changes, you were asked to print out your confirmation statement with your elections for the upcoming year. Please review this document carefully... Open Enrollment has ended but you have another opportunity to log in and make changes to your benefits or to enroll. If you have logged in and made changes, you were asked to print out your confirmation statement with your elections for the upcoming year.

    Please review this document carefully since it lists the benefit elections that you made for the FY14 benefit plan year (July 1 – June 30). Please use the online enrollment website www.enrollone.com/uphs to make changes or corrections. If all of the information is complete and accurate, no further action is required. Please keep the printed confirmation statement for your records.

    The enrollment or changes that you make during this time will take effect July 1, 2013. Once the enrollment period closes on May 19th, you will not be eligible to make changes to your benefits until either the next open enrollment period or you have experienced a qualified life event or status change that would allow you to make changes to your current elections.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Department at 215.615.2675, option #4.

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:37 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/open-enrollment-change-period-until-may-19.html     Annual Spring Health Fairs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/WUwrfrHFgV4/annual-spring-health-fairs.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-spring-health-fairs.html National Nurses Week (May 6-10) started with the center of PPMC’s Professional Practice Model and a fundamental component PPMC’s mission to serve the community. Under the Nursing Professional Development Council leadership, PPMC volunteers made the 5th Annual “Spring into Health Community Day” a major success for local residents, meeting with... 4493National Nurses Week (May 6-10) started with the center of PPMC’s Professional Practice Model and a fundamental component PPMC’s mission to serve the community. Under the Nursing Professional Development Council leadership, PPMC volunteers made the 5th Annual “Spring into Health Community Day” a major success for local residents, meeting with more than 400 attendees.

    Through both the “Spring into Health Community Day” and last month’s “The Sounds of West Philadelphia at Life – 3rd Annual Community Wellness Day” volunteers met with over 1,200 people in the West Philadelphia community to learn more information and new ways to improve their health.

    Stay tuned in future issues of the Presby Bulletin for more on how we celebrated National Nurses Week.

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:32 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-spring-health-fairs.html     What’s Your Big Idea? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/OFuLbmf28G4/whats-your-big-idea.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-your-big-idea.html Last year, two ideas, Patient Services Kiosks and myPenn Scheduler, were selected as the winners of Your Big Idea: Penn Medicine’s Innovation Tournament. Today, both of these ideas are a reality, thanks to the hard work of the Your Big Idea winners and skilled collaborators from all across Penn Medicine.... Your-big-ideaLast year, two ideas, Patient Services Kiosks and myPenn Scheduler, were selected as the winners of Your Big Idea: Penn Medicine’s Innovation Tournament. Today, both of these ideas are a reality, thanks to the hard work of the Your Big Idea winners and skilled collaborators from all across Penn Medicine. In addition to those winning ideas, we’ve implemented dozens of other ideas that were submitted.

    Now, The Your Big Challenge will focus on finding opportunities to be more efficient while continuing to excel at our tripartite mission of Patient Care, Teaching & Research. The Challenge includes some new features and enhancements—including the Prove Us Wrong Challenge, where you’ll have a chance to develop your idea even if it doesn’t make it through to the next round right away. Most importantly, we’ll implement more ideas than last year, by providing you with the training and resources to pursue your teams’ ideas independently.

    The new Your Big Idea Cost-Savings Challenge is now open. The deadline to submit your idea is June 7. Winners will be announced the week of June 24, 2013. For more information, please visit www.pennmedicine.org/YourBigIdea.

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Measures that Matter Penn Medicine @ Work PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 16 May 2013 11:04:53 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-your-big-idea.html     Celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-11 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/NmqTh6iprfU/celebrating-national-nurses-week-may-6-11.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/celebrating-national-nurses-week-may-6-11.html National Nurses Week officially kicks off at PAH just as it does across the US and every year – on May 6 – Florence Nightingale’s birthday. According to the American Nurses Association, fewer than twenty nurses attended the first convention of the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and... Nurses-Wk-logoNational Nurses Week officially kicks off at PAH just as it does across the US and every year – on May 6 – Florence Nightingale’s birthday. According to the American Nurses Association, fewer than twenty nurses attended the first convention of the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada in 1896, which eventually became the American Nurses Association in 1911. And since there were no laws licensing nurses at the time there was not a single registered nurse at the first convention. (Click here for A Brief History of National Nurses Week.)

    My how things have changed! Take a walk through the Units of PAH today and you will meet RNs pursuing advanced degrees, achieving professional certification, and practicing evidence-based care. Along with the unit nurse you see advanced practice nurses, all working together, helping to improve the course of health care delivery.

    PAH has many long-standing nursing traditions in the delivery of patient care and nursing education. Over many decades, our nurses continue to set an example of how their profession is so much more than just care-giving. Nursing, 21st Century-style, is a true blended practice. It is where the art of caring meets the science of medicine to alleviate human suffering, treat and prevent illness and injury, and contribute to the improvement of the human condition.

    “As we celebrate this nurses week I want to express the tremendous amount of pride, gratitude and admiration I have for my team,” said Mary Del Guidice, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer. “They inspire me!”

    All PAH employees and staff are welcome and encouraged to join the Nurses Week events. For the complete calendar of Nurses Week events at PAH, please visit the Nursing homepage on the PAH Intranet or click here. 

     

    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital Featured News Print Edition - What's New What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 14:22:34 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/celebrating-national-nurses-week-may-6-11.html     Nursing Professionalism and the “New Normal” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/BqR1WrZ8vbU/nursing-professionalism-and-the-new-normal.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/nursing-professionalism-and-the-new-normal.html Gone are the days of the old nursing image: women clad in stiff, white dresses, white stockings, white shoes, and white caps. Welcome now the new professional appearance of nursing! An article by PAH nurses was published in the February issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration, “The Professional Appearance... 1940-Nursing-ClassGone are the days of the old nursing image: women clad in stiff, white dresses, white stockings, white shoes, and white caps. Welcome now the new professional appearance of nursing!

    An article by PAH nurses was published in the February issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration, “The Professional Appearance of Registered Nurses – An Integrative Review of Peer-Refereed Studies.” The article – an integrated review of the literature which is one of the strongest types of evidence used to guide clinical practice – was authored by Linda A. Hatfield, PhD, NNP-BC, director, Research and Evidence-based Practice and assistant professor of Evidence-based Practice; Margaret Pearce, MSN, PhD-C, FNP-BC, Modern-nursing-uniform director of Magnet and Patient Outcomes; Mary Del Guidice, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer; Courtney Cassidy, MSN, RN, coordinator of Quality and Patient Safety; Jean Samoyan, BSN, RN; and Rosemary C. Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor of Pain Practice/Clinician Educator-HUP.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 14:20:27 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/nursing-professionalism-and-the-new-normal.html     Happy Birthday to the Nation’s First Hospital http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/A_hNkeTdews/happy-birthday-to-the-nations-first-hospital.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/happy-birthday-to-the-nations-first-hospital.html On May 11, PAH will turn 262 years old! Be sure to join your fellow PAH colleagues in the Elm Garden Café Friday, May 10, between 12-2 pm to celebrate this historic event. Cake will be served! We're-Celebrating

    On May 11, PAH will turn 262 years old!

    Be sure to join your fellow PAH colleagues in the Elm Garden Café Friday, May 10, between 12-2 pm to celebrate this historic event. Cake will be served!


     

    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital Print Edition - What's New What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 14:07:01 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/happy-birthday-to-the-nations-first-hospital.html     Spotlight on Special Spring ’13 Events http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/NON0wUGUv78/spotlight-on-special-spring-13-events.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/spotlight-on-special-spring-13-events.html JKCC Benefit Shows that Together We Can Make a Difference Hundreds gathered at The Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park on March 1 – including this year’s Woman of Courage Award Recipient, Lillian M.J. Dixon and NY Giants linebacker and cancer survivor Mark Herzlich, in support of patients and families... JKCC Benefit Shows that Together We Can Make a Difference

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    Hundreds gathered at The Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park on March 1 – including this year’s Woman of Courage Award Recipient, Lillian M.J. Dixon and NY Giants linebacker and cancer survivor Mark Herzlich, in support of patients and families facing cancer at Together We Can, the bi-annual benefit for the Joan Karnell Cancer Center (JKCC) at Pennsylvania Hospital.

    Shown here is the Joan Karnell Cancer Center Team at its bi-annual benefit, Together We Can!

    The benefit exceeded expectations, raising $325,000. Proceeds from Together We Can provide vital support and hope for patients and families facing cancer. For such patients, the JKCC at Pennsylvania hospital offers progressive, comprehensive cancer care. Through the generous support of donors, the JKCC is able to offer supportive services which reduce suffering, relieve symptoms and provide hope. 

    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 14:04:56 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/spotlight-on-special-spring-13-events.html     A Giant of a Survivor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/_P0XHV5ecK4/a-giant-of-a-survivor.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-giant-of-a-survivor.html In 2008, life for Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich (shown here with his oncologist Arthur Staddon, MD, medical director of the JKCC) seemed to change instantly and drastically. One day he was practicing football and preparing for his senior season after winning the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year award... Dr-Staddon-and-Mark-HerzlichIn 2008, life for Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich (shown here with his oncologist Arthur Staddon, MD, medical director of the JKCC) seemed to change instantly and drastically. One day he was practicing football and preparing for his senior season after winning the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year award – and the next – he was being told he had Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. It was unknown if he’d ever walk again. And of course there was the question of survival. But Mark was determined to live, walk and return to football.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:57:58 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-giant-of-a-survivor.html     Lillian M.J. Dixon James F. Graham Woman of Courage Award Recipient http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/FxM9SKakbH4/lillian-mj-dixon-james-f-graham-woman-of-courage-award-recipient.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/lillian-mj-dixon-james-f-graham-woman-of-courage-award-recipient.html This year’s recipient of the James F. Graham Woman of Courage Award – sponsored by the Karen Graham Fund – and presented at the Together We Can! Benefit – is Lillian M.J. Dixon (at left with the Phillie Phanatic). Karen and Jim Graham started the Karen Graham Fund at Pennsylvania... Honoree-Lillian-DixonThis year’s recipient of the James F. Graham Woman of Courage Award – sponsored by the Karen Graham Fund – and presented at the Together We Can! Benefit – is Lillian M.J. Dixon (at left with the Phillie Phanatic). Karen and Jim Graham started the Karen Graham Fund at Pennsylvania Hospital in gratitude for the care that Karen received and to provide support to women facing cancer. Their sons, Mark and David Graham, have continued their parents’ mission.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:56:30 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/lillian-mj-dixon-james-f-graham-woman-of-courage-award-recipient.html     Spring Physician Reception Honors Chair of Surgery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/K7plhRLg_70/spring-physician-reception-honors-chair-of-surgery.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/spring-physician-reception-honors-chair-of-surgery.html PAH held its annual Spring Physician Reception, March 18, honoring Dahlia M. Sataloff, MD, FACS, who was appointed the new chair of PAH’s Department of Surgery in January 2013. Shown here from left to right: Garry Scheib, COO of UPHS and executive director, HUP; Jeffrey Drebin, MD, PhD, FACS, chair,... Sataloff-Phys-Chari-recepPAH held its annual Spring Physician Reception, March 18, honoring Dahlia M. Sataloff, MD, FACS, who was appointed the new chair of PAH’s Department of Surgery in January 2013.

    Shown here from left to right: Garry Scheib, COO of UPHS and executive director, HUP; Jeffrey Drebin, MD, PhD, FACS, chair, Department of Surgery, HUP; Dahlia Sataloff, MD, FACS, chair, Department of Surgery, PAH; Michael Buckley, MD, executive director, PAH.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:54:56 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/spring-physician-reception-honors-chair-of-surgery.html     Nursing Network Center Cooks for Gift of Life Organ Recipients and Family http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/q-vPrQTA9Rg/nursing-network-center-cooks-for-gift-of-life-organ-recipients-and-family.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/nursing-network-center-cooks-for-gift-of-life-organ-recipients-and-family.html Pennsylvania Hospital's Nursing Network Center staff are Home Cooking Heroes.They prepared a delicious dinner for Gift of Life organ transplant recipients and their families at the Gift of Life Family House on 4th and Callowhill Streets. Pictured from left to right are Lillian Forrest (EVS Dispatcher), Jennifer Rodden (Nursing Administrative... PAH-nursing-network-ctr-cooksPennsylvania Hospital's Nursing Network Center staff are Home Cooking Heroes.They prepared a delicious dinner for Gift of Life organ transplant recipients and their families at the Gift of Life Family House on 4th and Callowhill Streets. Pictured from left to right are Lillian Forrest (EVS Dispatcher), Jennifer Rodden (Nursing Administrative Coordinator), Horace Thomas (Transport Dispatcher), Maryanne Hayden-Quinn (Bed Control), Maria Joyce (Nursing Administrative Coordinator) and Patricia Atkins (Nursing Administrative Coordinator). 

    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:53:37 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/nursing-network-center-cooks-for-gift-of-life-organ-recipients-and-family.html     PAH Featured Site on Philly Open House Tours May 13-19 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/7sehp_nsW2U/pah-featured-site-on-philly-open-house-tours-may-13-19.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/pah-featured-site-on-philly-open-house-tours-may-13-19.html Get up close and personal with Philadelphia’s architectural, historical and cultural landmarks – including Pennsylvania Hospital – and private homes during the Philadelphia Open House Tours – a week’s worth of behind-the-scenes and special-access tours. Organized by Philadelphia Hospitality, the Tours are designed to engage visitors and residents alike with... Philadelphia-Open-HouseGet up close and personal with Philadelphia’s architectural, historical and cultural landmarks – including Pennsylvania Hospital – and private homes during the Philadelphia Open House Tours – a week’s worth of behind-the-scenes and special-access tours. Organized by Philadelphia Hospitality, the Tours are designed to engage visitors and residents alike with some of the city’s best treasures.

    More than a dozen special on-site tours are being offered throughout the week of May 13-19, including a special tour of PAH – the nation’s first hospital – Monday, May 13, from 10-11:30 am.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:52:14 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/pah-featured-site-on-philly-open-house-tours-may-13-19.html     Additional Shuttle Service to Pier 24 Parking Lot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/yCDQnQvEDQ0/additional-shuttle-service-to-pier-24-parking-lot.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/additional-shuttle-service-to-pier-24-parking-lot.html Multiple PAH employees have reported that certain evening peak shuttles to the Pier 24 employee parking lot on Columbus Boulevard become completely full, leaving some staff behind at the Hospital to wait for another shuttle. To help alleviate the overflow, an additional 7:40 pm shuttle has now been added between... Multiple PAH employees have reported that certain evening peak shuttles to the Pier 24 employee parking lot on Columbus Boulevard become completely full, leaving some staff behind at the Hospital to wait for another shuttle. To help alleviate the overflow, an additional 7:40 pm shuttle has now been added between the 7:33 pm and 7:45 pm shuttles.

    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:50:26 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/additional-shuttle-service-to-pier-24-parking-lot.html     Harrison Fund Committee Now Accepting Applications http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/GH9zYRxJiQY/harrison-fund-committee-now-accepting-applications.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/harrison-fund-committee-now-accepting-applications.html The Harrison Fund Committee is accepting the submission of proposals for funding for the term July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The Committee has historically supported individual proposals with annual budgets in the range of $5,000 to $20,000. Applications are due May 20. Proposals should be submitted electronically to... The Harrison Fund Committee is accepting the submission of proposals for funding for the term July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The Committee has historically supported individual proposals with annual budgets in the range of $5,000 to $20,000.

    Applications are due May 20. Proposals should be submitted electronically to Frederick Nunes, MD, chair, Harrison Fund Committee at Frederick.Nunes@uphs.upenn.edu and copy to cigall@pahosp.com.  Download the application.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:49:26 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/harrison-fund-committee-now-accepting-applications.html     Dr. Gary Dorshimer Keynote Speaker at Philly Health Fair http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/QE_L6mRVUnA/dr-gary-dorshimer-keynote-speaker-at-philly-health-fair.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/dr-gary-dorshimer-keynote-speaker-at-philly-health-fair.html PAH’s own Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP, section chief, General Internal Medicine, is the special keynote speaker at the “Meet the Healthiest Teams in Greater Philadelphia” health fair, sponsored and presented by The Philadelphia Business Journal and United Healthcare. Dr. Dorshimer, also of Penn Personalized Care at PAH, is... Gary-DorshimerPAH’s own Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP, section chief, General Internal Medicine, is the special keynote speaker at the “Meet the Healthiest Teams in Greater Philadelphia” health fair, sponsored and presented by The Philadelphia Business Journal and United Healthcare.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:47:28 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/dr-gary-dorshimer-keynote-speaker-at-philly-health-fair.html     What’s Happening – Your resource for events and happenings throughout PAH and Penn Medicine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/ZnK6O-d0GtY/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine.html May 6 National Doctors’ Day and National Nurses Week Celebration May 9 PAH 262nd Birthday Celebration May 10 2nd Annual Good Shepherd Penn Partners Diamond Gala May 10 Third Annual Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure May 15 Department of Health Award of Excellence Presentation to PAH SCC May 18 Relay... May 6
    National Doctors’ Day and National Nurses Week Celebration

     

    May 9
    PAH 262nd Birthday Celebration 
     

    May 10
    2nd Annual Good Shepherd Penn Partners Diamond Gala 
     

    May 10
    Third Annual Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure
     

    May 15
    Department of Health Award of Excellence Presentation to PAH SCC 
     

    May 18
    Relay for Life – JKCC Survivorship Month Kick-off 
     

    May 23
    2013 Hubschman Award Reception
     

    June 9
    2013 Delaware Valley Congenital Heart Walk
     

    June 10
    2013 Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament
     

    June 13
    Employee Service Awards

    June 18
    2013 Ehrenzeller Award Ceremony and Reception

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 03 May 2013 13:30:56 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine.html     Presby Bulletin Digital Edition -- May 3, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/sQNv1eNIzOk/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-may-3-2013.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-may-3-2013.html Open publication ]]> PresbyBulletin Print Edition - PresbyBulletin Greg Richter Thu, 02 May 2013 11:44:30 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-may-3-2013.html PPMC and Penn Medicine CAREs in the Community http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/QA64zuiO91s/ppmc-and-penn-medicine-cares-in-the-community.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/ppmc-and-penn-medicine-cares-in-the-community.html As University City High School (UCHS) students reach the stage of making significant life decisions, a Penn Medicine CAREs grant funds a program to provide them with resources and training to help along the way. The new program at nearby UCHS, one of the Netter Center for Community Partnership’s university-assisted... Penn-UCHS-CAREs-teamAs University City High School (UCHS) students reach the stage of making significant life decisions, a Penn Medicine CAREs grant funds a program to provide them with resources and training to help along the way.

    The new program at nearby UCHS, one of the Netter Center for Community Partnership’s university-assisted community schools, includes two parts. The first consists of health education lectures delivered to UCHS students by Family Medicine residents. The second is an internship program for older students interested in medical careers who are enrolled in UCHS’ Twilight classes, an evening school program for students over 17.  

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Featured News Penn Medicine CAREs Penn Medicine CAREs foundation PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 02 May 2013 10:35:32 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/ppmc-and-penn-medicine-cares-in-the-community.html     Heartfelt Thanks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/gCdwCXMsXTU/heartfelt-thanks.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/heartfelt-thanks.html An excerpt from a letter to Allen Fasnacht, BSN, RN, from Kathleen Sonnie, MSW, Program Coordinator at Bethesda Project Spruce Street, a permanent housing establishment for 16 women who were previously homeless. On Friday, February 15, 2013, several of your nurses volunteered to come with dinner and dessert to celebrate... An excerpt from a letter to Allen Fasnacht, BSN, RN, from Kathleen Sonnie, MSW, Program Coordinator at Bethesda Project Spruce Street, a permanent housing establishment for 16 women who were previously homeless.

    On Friday, February 15, 2013, several of your nurses volunteered to come with dinner and dessert to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the women. I would like you to know who these wonderful women were: Kathy Farrell, Holly Strine, Angela Jorden, Antoinette Gharlet, Bianca Innaurato, Lindsey Hamilton, Shon Johnson, and Esther Wood.

    They not only brought a delicious dinner but also provided all of the paper goods for Valentine’s Day. The nurses served the dinner and provided enjoyable conversation. I commend them for their care, respect, and concern for the women. Blessings on you and your work at Penn Presbyterian!

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Heartfelt Thanks PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 02 May 2013 10:34:45 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/heartfelt-thanks.html     Remembering Frank H. Gardner, MD http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/XLpkqTKayGM/remembering-frank-h-gardner-md.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/remembering-frank-h-gardner-md.html Frank H. Gardner, MD, a former professor of Medicine at Penn Medicine and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, died at his home in Galveston on April 6, at age 93. Born in California, Dr. Gardner dedicated his career to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the blood. Following positions early... FHG photoFrank H. Gardner, MD, a former professor of Medicine at Penn Medicine and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, died at his home in Galveston on April 6, at age 93.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center In Memoriam PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 02 May 2013 10:34:14 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/remembering-frank-h-gardner-md.html     A Concert to Benefit JDRF http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/jEOZMcJRZUs/a-concert-to-benefit-jdrf.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-concert-to-benefit-jdrf.html The 3rd annual Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA, starting at 7:30 PM and is open to all ages. This benefit concert is a fundraising event sanctioned by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the... Rockin-Docs-for-Diabetes-CureThe 3rd annual Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA, starting at 7:30 PM and is open to all ages. This benefit concert is a fundraising event sanctioned by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes research worldwide (and originally started right here in Philadelphia). All profits generated will benefit JDRF (a 501c organization) towards their mission to find a cure for type I diabetes and its complications.

    Building on the success of our last two shows, the Rockin’ Docs concert will feature four established local bands which include multiple doctor-musicians from several major hospital centers in the Philadelphia area. This year one of those bands will be Blue Bizness which features Dr. Zeller and a guest appearance by Dr. Einhorn, both from UPHS’s medical staff Tickets are $27 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets and more event information, please visit www.rockindocs.org.

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 02 May 2013 10:32:51 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/a-concert-to-benefit-jdrf.html     Annual Total Compensation Statements Now Available Online! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/LJ8rvx77Hp0/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-available-online.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-available-online.html Your annual Total Compensation Statement gives you a “big picture” view of the value of your UPHS pay and benefits. The newest statement, showing the total value of your benefits and compensation for the period January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, is now available online. Visit the Human Resources... Your annual Total Compensation Statement gives you a “big picture” view of the value of your UPHS pay and benefits. The newest statement, showing the total value of your benefits and compensation for the period January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, is now available online. Visit the Human Resources website, www.uphshrandyou.com and click on one of the links for the Total Compensation Statement.

    NEW this year: It’s easier to access your statement! Just use your network ID and password.

    Did you know your statement is also a valuable tool to use in retirement planning? Review the Retirement section to be sure you’re participating in all the retirement plans that you’re eligible to join and that you’re making the most of your opportunities to plan for your future.

    In order to receive a Total Compensation Statement, you must be a UPHS employee, enrolled in UPHSflex benefits, and have a hire date on or before June 30, 2012.

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Penn Medicine @ Work PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 02 May 2013 10:31:48 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-available-online.html     Looking for Fresh Fruits and Veggies? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/Q-XOnX7cxrQ/looking-for-fresh-fruits-and-veggies.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/looking-for-fresh-fruits-and-veggies.html Greensgrow Farm is a national leader in bringing fresh local produce and healthy food items to urban neighborhoods. For 10 years Greensgrow has offered a unique buying club called a CSA (community-supported agriculture) program. Each week, CSA members sample a basket of the best food the region has to offer.... VegetablesGreensgrow Farm is a national leader in bringing fresh local produce and healthy food items to urban neighborhoods. For 10 years Greensgrow has offered a unique buying club called a CSA (community-supported agriculture) program. Each week, CSA members sample a basket of the best food the region has to offer. And now, you can pick up your basket just down the street from PPMC!

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Thu, 02 May 2013 10:31:02 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/looking-for-fresh-fruits-and-veggies.html     HUPdate Digital Edition - May 3, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/avEGGoYJt6U/hupdate-digital-edition-may-3-2013.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/hupdate-digital-edition-may-3-2013.html Open publication ]]> HUPdate Print Edition - HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 17:43:48 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/hupdate-digital-edition-may-3-2013.html Emotional First Aid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/hvC3lTMtCKQ/emotional-first-aid-photo-004.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/emotional-first-aid-photo-004.html A trauma nurse faces the tragic loss of a young patient close to his own son’s age. A transporter must bring an infant who died in the Neo-ICU down to the morgue. A pharmacist hears that his patient had an anaphylactic reaction to a medication. He discovers the medication allergy... Second-victim
    • A trauma nurse faces the tragic loss of a young patient close to his own son’s age.
    • A transporter must bring an infant who died in the Neo-ICU down to the morgue.
    • A pharmacist hears that his patient had an anaphylactic reaction to a medication.  He discovers the medication allergy was documented but not acknowledged during the patient’s admission.
    • A housekeeper learns that a long-time patient she has grown close to has coded and is now in an intensive care unit.

    What do all these hospital employees have in common?  They are ‘second victims’ of a tragic patient outcome.  For years, many have suffered in silence, trying to retain the expected stoic façade. 

    But, now, at HUP, a new program will proactively provide immediate ‘emotional’ first aid to those who need it.

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    ]]>     Featured News HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 14:44:53 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/emotional-first-aid-photo-004.html     The Impact of Health-Care Changes on Penn Medicine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/x3JoOPdd7lY/the-impact-of-health-care-changes-on-penn-medicine-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/the-impact-of-health-care-changes-on-penn-medicine-.html A Special “Speaking with HUP’s Leaders” Hospitals around the country are facing mounting financial pressures, including reduced revenues from government and commercial payers and decreasing admissions. What effect will they have on Penn Medicine? At the most recent ‘Meal with An Administrator,’ HUP executive director Garry Scheib provided a point-by-point... Gary-scheib
    A Special “Speaking with HUP’s Leaders”

    Hospitals around the country are facing mounting financial pressures, including reduced revenues from government and commercial payers and decreasing admissions. What effect will they have on Penn Medicine?  At the most recent ‘Meal with An Administrator,’ HUP executive director Garry Scheib provided a point-by-point explanation of the changing health-care market and what we’re doing to keep  the Health System strong.

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    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 14:42:40 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/the-impact-of-health-care-changes-on-penn-medicine-.html     Survey Says … http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/vkVkd24jDKM/survey-says-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/survey-says-.html Medication Reconciliation A patient’s medication list must be reviewed and reconciled as needed, prior to providing care and at the conclusion of care. All medication lists must include: Medication name Dose Route Frequency Purpose To obtain this information might require ‘good faith’ effort, ie, doing whatever is possible to get... Medication Reconciliation

    A patient’s medication list must be reviewed and reconciled as needed, prior to providing care and at the conclusion of care. All medication lists must include:

    • Medication name
    • Dose
    • Route
    • Frequency
    • Purpose

    To obtain this information might require ‘good faith’ effort, ie, doing whatever is possible to get a complete, accurate list.  In the case of medication reconciliation, this may include speaking with a patient’s family, reviewing patient’s medical records, and contacting the home pharmacy.

    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 14:40:58 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/survey-says-.html     Free Trees for Penn and UPHS Staff & Faculty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/1g1iETYQApc/free-trees-for-penn-and-uphs-staff-faculty.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/free-trees-for-penn-and-uphs-staff-faculty.html We are spreading roots for a greener region! Thanks to an exclusive partner this year (The City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation), Penn is able to offer a free yard tree to Penn and UPHS staff and faculty who live in the city limits. More than 100 free... We are spreading roots for a greener region! Thanks to an exclusive partner this year (The City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation), Penn is able to offer a free yard tree to Penn and UPHS staff and faculty who live in the city limits. More than 100 free trees will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is necessary.  For registration links, tree species, pick-up dates, and more information, go to the Green Campus Partnership website (upenn.edu/sustainability) via the “Creating Canopy” program page. The registration deadline for City of Philadelphia residents is Monday, May 6. Questions? Email sustainability@upenn.edu.

     

    ]]>     Announcements HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 14:40:18 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/free-trees-for-penn-and-uphs-staff-faculty.html     Annual Total Compensation Statements: Now Online! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/lGHXZdjXoKs/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-online.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-online.html Your annual Total Compensation Statement gives you a “big picture” view of the value of your UPHS pay and benefits. The newest statement, showing the total value of your benefits and compensation for the period January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, is now available online. Visit the Human Resources... Your annual Total Compensation Statement gives you a “big picture” view of the value of your UPHS pay and benefits.  The newest statement, showing the total value of your benefits and compensation for the period January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012, is now available online.  Visit the Human Resources website, www.uphshrandyou.com and click on one of the links for the Total Compensation Statement.

    New this year:  It’s easier to access your statement! Just use your network ID and password.

    Did you know your statement is also a valuable tool to use in retirement planning? Review the Retirement section to be sure you’re participating in all the retirement plans that you’re eligible to join and that you’re making the most of your opportunities to plan for your future.

    In order to receive a Total Compensation Statement, you must be a UPHS employee, enrolled in UPHSflex benefits, and have a hire date on or before June 30, 2012.

    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 14:38:55 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/annual-total-compensation-statements-now-online.html     Helping People All the Time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/LXuLB8aCv2E/helping-people-all-the-time.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/helping-people-all-the-time.html Below are the winners in the November Helping People All the Time raffle. Congratulations and thank you for helping to improve the patient experience. John Abraham Rhoads 6 Catherine Alfano Pharmacy Carry Clarke Founders 9 Kristina Clayton Radiology Michael Daly Pharmacy Heidi Elgart Trauma Sheri Erby Dulles 6 Patricia Fink... Below are the winners in the November Helping People All the Time raffle.  Congratulations and thank you for helping to improve the patient experience.

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    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 01 May 2013 14:37:57 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/05/helping-people-all-the-time.html     What's New Digital Edition -- April 19, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/K3Qt8PH8rmY/whats-new-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/whats-new-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html Open publication ]]> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital Print Edition - What's New What's New Greg Richter Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:40:12 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/whats-new-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html Earth Day 2013 and What You Can Do to Help at PAH http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/gEwCd4QTz7w/the-global-theme-for-earth-day-2013-on-monday-april-22-is-the-face-of-climate-change-earth-day-network-the-group.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/the-global-theme-for-earth-day-2013-on-monday-april-22-is-the-face-of-climate-change-earth-day-network-the-group.html The global theme for Earth Day 2013, on Monday, April 22, is “The Face of Climate Change.” Earth Day Network, the group founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day to coordinate the annual day of action that builds and invigorates the environmental movement, chose this year’s theme because... Free-Earth-ImageThe global theme for Earth Day 2013, on Monday, April 22, is “The Face of Climate Change.” Earth Day Network, the group founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day to coordinate the annual day of action that builds and invigorates the environmental movement, chose this year’s theme because of the need to highlight the mounting impact of climate change around the world.

    Last year was marked by multiple climate change milestones.

    Climate-change_earth day

     

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital Featured News What's New Greg Richter Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:34:56 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/the-global-theme-for-earth-day-2013-on-monday-april-22-is-the-face-of-climate-change-earth-day-network-the-group.html     National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 22-26 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/WE73jIQvolk/national-medical-laboratory-professionals-week-is-april-22-26.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/national-medical-laboratory-professionals-week-is-april-22-26.html Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of the laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. Since they often work behind the scenes, few people realize the critical work they contribute to the field of medicine. Lab Week is a time... Laboratory-Professionals

    Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is an annual celebration of the laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. Since they often work behind the scenes, few people realize the critical work they contribute to the field of medicine. Lab Week is a time to honor the more than 300,000 medical lab professionals around the country and right here at PAH who perform and interpret more than ten billion laboratory tests annually in the US.

    The PAH Lab has been through many changes over past year as part of the Private Room Initiative and facility upgrades.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:52:49 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/national-medical-laboratory-professionals-week-is-april-22-26.html     Richard Nemiroff, MD, Receives Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Award http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/uIayZqJHmKs/richard-nemiroff-md-receives-clara-bell-duvall-reproductive-freedom-award.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/richard-nemiroff-md-receives-clara-bell-duvall-reproductive-freedom-award.html Richard Nemiroff, MD, of Penn Care OB/GYN at PAH, has been awarded the Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Award from the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. He is being honored for championing the reproductive rights of women and their families for over 40 years. A Clinical Professor of Obstetrics... Nemiroff

    Richard Nemiroff, MD, of Penn Care OB/GYN at PAH, has been awarded the Clara Bell Duvall Reproductive Freedom Award from the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. He is being honored for championing the reproductive rights of women and their families for over 40 years.

    A Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nemiroff is an avid educator for cardiovascular disease prevention and the comprehensive care of women.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:50:38 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/richard-nemiroff-md-receives-clara-bell-duvall-reproductive-freedom-award.html     Open Enrollment is Here! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/srVweoxroSo/open-enrollment-is-here.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/open-enrollment-is-here.html Annual Benefits Open Enrollment is now in progress until April 28. Now is the time to understand the benefits available to you and what’s changing. This year all employees must participate in “active enrollment” which means that even if you don’t want to change our benefits you must still enroll... Open-enrollment

    Annual Benefits Open Enrollment is now in progress until April 28. Now is the time to understand the benefits available to you and what’s changing. This year all employees must participate in “active enrollment” which means that even if you don’t want to change our benefits you must still enroll to earn the premium discount on medical contribution. The new platform is now accessible through the HR & You Website at: www.uphshrandyou.com.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:47:27 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/open-enrollment-is-here.html     Bridging Care to South Jersey Residents at PAH http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/PRvX4tVKdhk/bridging-care-to-south-jersey-residents-at-pah.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/bridging-care-to-south-jersey-residents-at-pah.html Brittany Stofko, DO, Mom Marcella, Dad Jeffrey, Baby Reese Brown, and Chavone Momon-Nelson, DO, MBA. The 100th Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights baby was delivered at Pennsylvania Hospital last month! In partnership with the Woodbury Heights (NJ) practice, expectant mothers in South Jersey can receive cutting edge Penn Medicine prenatal care... Woodbury-Heights-100th-Birth

    Brittany Stofko, DO, Mom Marcella, Dad Jeffrey, Baby Reese Brown, and Chavone Momon-Nelson, DO, MBA.

    The 100th Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights baby was delivered at Pennsylvania Hospital last month!

    In partnership with the Woodbury Heights (NJ) practice, expectant mothers in South Jersey can receive cutting edge Penn Medicine prenatal care and follow-up treatment after delivering their newborns at PAH or HUP.

    On this occasion, Brittany Stofko, DO, and Chavone Momon-Nelson, DO, MBA, Penn OB/GYN Care – who are both attending physicians at PAH and Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights – teamed up to provide new mom Marcella Brown’s prenatal care and Dr. Momon-Nelson delivered beautiful newborn Reese at PAH. 

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:44:08 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/bridging-care-to-south-jersey-residents-at-pah.html     April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/gznMMr2VzkI/april-is-parkinsons-awareness-month.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/april-is-parkinsons-awareness-month.html Please join the Penn Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PD&MDC) at PAH as we recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness month. Stop by the Elm Garden Café every Friday in April, from 12 pm to 2 pm to learn about Parkinson’s disease and how you can help. Shown here from... Please join the Penn Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PD&MDC) at PAH as we recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness month. Stop by the Elm Garden Café every Friday in April, from 12 pm to 2 pm to learn about Parkinson’s disease and how you can help.

    PD-awareness

    Shown here from left to right are, volunteer Ann Connor, Outreach Coordinator Candace Syres, and Volunteers Lillian Wright, Charles Maddock and Elizabeth Martin. 

    Did you know?
    The PD&MDC was established in 1982, at The Graduate Hospital (now Penn Medicine Rittenhouse at 18th and Lombard Streets) by Howard I. Hurtig, MD, chief of Neurology at PAH, co-director of the PD&MDC, and Elliott Professor of Neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Matthew B. Stern, MD, director of the PD&MDC and the Parker Family Professor of Neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine. Together, Doctors Hurtig and Stern wanted to provide comprehensive care to patients with Parkinson’s disease and other parkinsonian syndromes and movement disorders such as dystonia, Tourette’s syndrome and Huntington’s disease. The Center moved in 1997, to its current location on PAH’s campus at 330 South Ninth Street. 

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:36:41 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/april-is-parkinsons-awareness-month.html     PAH/Red Cross Blood Drive April 26 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/gp1Tgtdlq5o/pahred-cross-blood-drive-april-26.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/pahred-cross-blood-drive-april-26.html Pennsylvania Hospital and the American Red Cross Blood Drive will be sponsoring a spring blood drive Friday, April 26, from 7 am to 5 pm, in the McClelland Conference Room, Pine Building, west. If you have any questions, please contact the Blood Bank at 215.829.3218. Not sure if you’re eligible... Red-Cross-Blood-DrivePennsylvania Hospital and the American Red Cross Blood Drive will be sponsoring a spring blood drive Friday, April 26, from 7 am to 5 pm, in the McClelland Conference Room, Pine Building, west. If you have any questions, please contact the Blood Bank at 215.829.3218.

    Not sure if you’re eligible to donate?  Click Here

    To schedule an appointment to donate please visit the Click Here.]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:33:41 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/pahred-cross-blood-drive-april-26.html     What’s Happening – Your resource for events and happenings throughout PAH and Penn Medicine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/O_PeZ1jO7uo/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine-1.html April Now - 28 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment April 19 – 28 Penn Med at the 2013 Philadelphia Science Festival April 21, 2013 18th Annual Dash for Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness April 24 Thomas Story Kirkbride and the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane Lecture April 25 Spring 2013 Penn... April Now - 28
    Annual Benefits Open Enrollment

    April 19 – 28
    Penn Med at the 2013 Philadelphia Science Festival

    April 21, 2013
    18th Annual Dash for Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness
      
    April 24
    Thomas Story Kirkbride and the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane Lecture

    April 25
    Spring 2013 Penn Mindfulness Program Registration Deadline 

    April 29
    32nd Annual Molly and Sidney N. Zubrow Lecture and Award Program

    May 6
    National Doctors’ Day and National Nurses Week Celebration

    May 10
    2nd Annual Good Shepherd Penn Partners Diamond Gala

    May 10
    Third Annual Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure

    May 23
    2013 Hubschman Award Reception 

    June 10
    2013 Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament

    June 13
    Employee Service Awards

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    ]]>     Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Olivia Fermano Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:08:26 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/whats-happening-your-resource-for-events-and-happenings-throughout-pah-and-penn-medicine-1.html     Presby Bulletin Digital Edition -- April 19, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/0f9p3lKONAQ/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html Open publication ]]> PresbyBulletin Print Edition - PresbyBulletin Greg Richter Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:44:48 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/presby-bulletin-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/jR4uJ65T1UU/national-medical-laboratory-professionals-week.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/national-medical-laboratory-professionals-week.html The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at PPMC will be celebrating National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) from April 22nd through the 26th. NMLPW is an annual tribute to the laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. Since they often work... The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at PPMC will be celebrating National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) from April 22nd through the 26th.

    NMLPW is an annual tribute to the laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. Since they often work behind the scenes, few people know about the critical testing they perform each day.

    Please join the department for their annual tours of the labs on Thursday April 25th from 10 am to 2 pm - every hour on the hour. Tours will provide a “behind the scenes” look at the labs and a meet-and-greet with the great professionals who make it all happen!

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Events Featured News PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:17:21 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/national-medical-laboratory-professionals-week.html     It Is Easy Being Green http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/gd3tKveZ48E/it-is-easy-being-green.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/it-is-easy-being-green.html Join PPMC faculty and staff for Presby’s first Green Lunch Talk! On Tuesday April 23, the Presby Eco-reps, Presby Green Committee, and the Nursing Advisory Council (NAC) will host a lunch-and-learn event focused on building sustainable best practices for “going green.” The Eco-reps and the NAC have collaborated on linen... Planet-Presby-shieldJoin PPMC faculty and staff for Presby’s first Green Lunch Talk! On Tuesday April 23, the

    Presby Eco-reps, Presby Green Committee, and the Nursing Advisory Council (NAC) will host a lunch-and-learn event focused on building sustainable best practices for “going green.” The Eco-reps and the NAC have collaborated on linen use reduction, and are working on reducing red bag waste as this year’s project. Free pizza and beverages will be provided. All Presby employees are encouraged to attend.

    Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013

    Time: 11:00am-12:30pm

    Location: PHI 106

    Speakers and Presentations:

    • Andrea Keriner, advisor for the Penn Green Campus Partnership; Sustainability 101
    • Liz Rath, co-chair of the Presby NAC; Presby’s green initiatives (recycling, energy conservation)

    For more information, please contact Lise Bauman at Lise.Bauman@uphs.upenn.edu

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Education Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:16:34 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/it-is-easy-being-green.html     2013 Philadelphia Science Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/GHfbGKdGx_o/2013-philadelphia-science-festival.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/2013-philadelphia-science-festival.html The University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the 3rd Annual Philadelphia Science Festival from Thursday, April 18 through April 28, 2013. Click here for a full list of the activities in which Penn Med’s faculty, students, and staff are spotlighted. In particular, Penn’s signature event “Big Ideas: Funding and Innovation” featuring... PSF logo 2013The University of Pennsylvania will celebrate the 3rd Annual Philadelphia Science Festival from Thursday, April 18 through April 28, 2013. Click here for a full list of the activities in which Penn Med’s faculty, students, and staff are spotlighted.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:14:17 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/2013-philadelphia-science-festival.html     PPMC CCU Turns 50! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/tEP2dL5oMis/ppmc-ccu-turns-50.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/ppmc-ccu-turns-50.html Nurses return to PPMC to celebrate the country’s first CCU In the 1960s, as the knowledge of cardiology expanded, so did the skills needed to care for these patients. During this time, with the inception of the CCU, nursing had to assume the skills needed for cardiac monitoring and defibrillation,... Pinneo-and-MelzerNurses return to PPMC to celebrate the country’s first CCU

    In the 1960s, as the knowledge of cardiology expanded, so did the skills needed to care for these patients.  During this time, with the inception of the CCU, nursing had to assume the skills needed for cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, breaking down the barriers between the scope of nursing and physicians. Having a nurse recognize a fatal arrhythmia and saving a patient’s life by defibrillation without the guidance of a physician was the first step in advancing and expanding the role of the CCU nurse. This was done the very first time at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. 

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Awards and Accolades Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:13:20 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/ppmc-ccu-turns-50.html     Thanks, Docs! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/DMQR1qwvJDI/thanks-docs.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/thanks-docs.html From left: Leonard Rosenfeld, DO, and Timothy Clark, MD PPMC hosted its annual Doctors’ Day Breakfast on Wednesday, April 3, to celebrate National Doctors’ Day. Physicians and residents came to the Wright-Saunders rotunda to enjoy a delicious breakfast and socialize with colleagues and members of hospital administration. Click link for...  

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    From left: Leonard Rosenfeld, DO, and Timothy Clark, MD
    PPMC hosted its annual Doctors’ Day Breakfast on Wednesday, April 3, to celebrate National Doctors’ Day. Physicians and residents came to the Wright-Saunders rotunda to enjoy a delicious breakfast and socialize with colleagues and members of hospital administration.

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    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:10:51 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/thanks-docs.html     2013 National Patient Safety Awareness Week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/BqbyRqSrpFw/2013-national-patient-safety-awareness-week.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/2013-national-patient-safety-awareness-week.html Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 National Patient Safety Awareness Week Fair! Platinum Prize – 5 South’s “Call Me Safely” fall prevention video Two team members – Anu Pullukattu and Kristin Covely – will be attending the 2013 National Patient Safety Congress in New Orleans in May. The trip... PhotoCongratulations to the winners of the 2013 National Patient Safety Awareness Week Fair!

    Platinum Prize – 5 South’s “Call Me Safely” fall prevention video

    Two team members – Anu Pullukattu and Kristin Covely – will be attending the 2013 National Patient Safety Congress in New Orleans in May. The trip is made possible with the generous support of PPMC’s Medical Staff. Congratulations 5 South!

    Gold Prize – the SICU’s “SWARM” video and display featuring the B101 Bee on the day of the fair!

    Silver Prize – the MICU’s “Ring My Bell” display raising awareness of alarm fatigue, a new 2014 National Patient Safety Goal.

    ]]>     Announcements for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Awards and Accolades Events PresbyBulletin Katie Delach Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:07:31 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/2013-national-patient-safety-awareness-week.html     HUPdate Digital Edition - April 19, 2013 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/FEB6v3nAbAw/hupdate-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/hupdate-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html Open publication ]]> HUPdate Print Edition - HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:04:06 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/hupdate-digital-edition-april-19-2013.html Rhoads 5 Goes for the Gold … and Succeeds! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/51ykMZ3LXHw/rhoads-5-goes-for-the-gold-and-succeeds-photo-and-beacon-logo.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/rhoads-5-goes-for-the-gold-and-succeeds-photo-and-beacon-logo.html In 2005, the Rhoads 5 SICU was HUP’s first intensive care unit to receive the Beacon Award, given for excellence in critical-care units. Since then, six more of HUP’s intensive care and progressive care units have earned this prestigious recognition, joining a select group. Fewer than three percent of ICUs... Rhoads-5-Gold-BeaconIn 2005, the Rhoads 5 SICU was HUP’s first intensive care unit to receive the Beacon Award, given for excellence in critical-care units.  Since then, six more of HUP’s intensive care and progressive care units have earned this prestigious recognition, joining a select group. Fewer than three percent of ICUs in this country have received the Beacon recognition.

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    ]]>     Featured News HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:02:46 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/rhoads-5-goes-for-the-gold-and-succeeds-photo-and-beacon-logo.html     Esophagectomy: Patients Don’t Have to Face It Alone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/0l3vS68j5lU/untreated-gerd-can-lead-to-esophageal-cancer.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/untreated-gerd-can-lead-to-esophageal-cancer.html Last year, Phanerrica Muhammad, BSN, of Ravdin 6, along with Jenny Lynn, CRNP, and Beauty Averion, RN, took over the reins of HUP’s Esophagectomy Support Group, created in 2008 by nurses in Thoracic Surgery. “We get to know these patients well because they often stay in the unit for as... Phanerrica-Support-GroupLast year, Phanerrica Muhammad, BSN, of Ravdin 6, along with Jenny Lynn, CRNP, and Beauty Averion, RN, took over the reins of HUP’s Esophagectomy Support Group, created in 2008 by nurses in Thoracic Surgery. “We get to know these patients well because they often stay in the unit for as long as 10 days,” Muhammad said. “We build relationships with patients and their families and enjoy seeing their progress after discharge.”

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    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:53:18 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/untreated-gerd-can-lead-to-esophageal-cancer.html     Survey Says…. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/Kd2KL7RKQq0/survey-says.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/survey-says.html Proper Patient Identification Proper patient identification is essential -- and mandatory – to make sure that the correct patient is receiving care, treatment and services. Before performing any patient-related care, treatment or services: Identify all patients using both their full name and date of birth (DOB). Actively ask patients for... Proper Patient Identification

    Proper patient identification is essential -- and mandatory – to make sure that the correct patient is receiving care, treatment and services.

    Before performing any patient-related care, treatment or services:

    • Identify all patients using both their full name and date of birth (DOB).
    • Actively ask patients for this information.  Do not state the patient’s name and DOB and ask for confirmation.

    Click here for more information. 

     

    Verifying Provider Privilege

    Staff must know that a provider is privileged to perform a procedure or service.  To verify, go to the Intranet home page and click on “Privileges Search” on the right-hand column.

    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:52:34 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/survey-says.html     Open Enrollment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/ej19oLG1ORA/open-enrollment.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/open-enrollment.html Open Enrollment started Monday and will run through Sunday, April 28. This year’s enrollment is an active enrollment, meaning you must make an active election or you and your covered dependents will default to the higher tobacco user rate on your medical contributions, even if you are not a tobacco... Open Enrollment started Monday and will run through Sunday, April 28.  This year’s enrollment is an active enrollment, meaning you must make an active election or you and your covered dependents will default to the higher tobacco user rate on your medical contributions, even if you are not a tobacco user.

    If you have any questions, e-mail BenefitsQuestions@uphs.upenn.edu or go to www.uphshrandyou.com.

     

    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:51:41 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/open-enrollment.html     Philadelphia Science Festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/U60KP8i9gDc/philadelphia-science-festival-logo.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/philadelphia-science-festival-logo.html Penn Medicine will play a starring role in the Philadelphia Science Festival again this year. The Festival is a citywide collaboration showcasing science and technology every April. This year it runs from April 19 - 28, 10 days to celebrate the region’s strengths in science and technology, bringing together more... Philadelphia Science Festival LogoPenn Medicine will play a starring role in the  Philadelphia Science Festival again this year. The Festival is a citywide collaboration showcasing science and technology every April. This year it runs from April 19 - 28, 10 days to celebrate the region’s strengths in science and technology, bringing together more than 100 partners from academia to museums to restaurants. The Festival will include an extensive line-up of programs and exhibitions designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and spark discussion among young and old. 

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    ]]>     Events HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:50:54 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/philadelphia-science-festival-logo.html     Celebrate Path and Lab Week! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/Gpjxi2ZSVmY/celebrate-path-and-lab-week.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/celebrate-path-and-lab-week.html Do you know: How many specimens surgical pathology handled last year? Who in Path and Lab Med holds three world records from the International Powerlifting Association? Employees are invited to answer these questions – and many others – in the quiz that Path and Lab Medicine is offering as part... Do you know:

    • How many specimens surgical pathology handled last year?
    • Who in Path and Lab Med holds three world records from the International Powerlifting Association?

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    ]]>     HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:50:01 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/celebrate-path-and-lab-week.html     Helping People All the Time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/K0pWTqm3eM4/helping-people-all-the-time.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/helping-people-all-the-time.html Congratulations to the October winners of the Helping People All the Time raffle: Mary Annas Founders 9 Corey Ayers Security Marichu Bernardo Founders 9 Rachel Babcock Ravdin 6 Amy Brick Ravdin 6 Stephanie Brody Ravdin 9 Dhanya Byju Silverstein 7 George Evak Physical Plant Princess Foster Radiology Micaela Ganaden Rhoads... Congratulations to the October winners of the Helping People All the Time raffle:

    Mary Annas             Founders 9

    Corey Ayers             Security

    Marichu Bernardo     Founders 9

    Rachel Babcock        Ravdin 6

    Amy Brick                Ravdin 6

    Stephanie Brody       Ravdin 9

    Dhanya Byju             Silverstein 7

    George Evak            Physical Plant

    Princess Foster        Radiology

    Micaela Ganaden      Rhoads 6

    Christopher Graham Rhoads 7

    Kendra Hawkins       The Admission Center

    Margaret Hobbs       The Admission Center

    Stephen Holmes       ER Registration

    Lori Howell              Silverstein 7

    Tiffany Hymon         Radiology

    Victoria Lambour     Rhoads 6

    Matthew Lange        Founders 11

    Tra’chelle Lewis      The Admission Center

    Xiang Li                  Rhoads 6

    Devon Lump            Silverstein 3

    Sunny Paulose         Founders 11

    Antoine Rice           Security

    Anne Simon            Pharmacy

    Richard Watson      Patient Transport

     

     

     

     

     

    ]]>     Awards and Accolades HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:47:03 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/helping-people-all-the-time.html     Exercise and Outreach: Just Do It! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/ZkCulNyLnIg/exercise-and-outreach-just-do-it.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/exercise-and-outreach-just-do-it.html The next two weekends offer some great ways to get out and exercise while helping to support worthwhile organizations: Join the Penn Team on Saturday, April 20, for the National Psoriasis Foundation’s Walk to Cure Psoriasis. Registration starts at 8:30 at the Philadelphia Zoo. Register at Walk.psoriasis.org/philly-walk. For questions, call...
  • Join the Penn Team on Saturday, April 20, for the National Psoriasis Foundation’s Walk to Cure Psoriasis. Registration starts at 8:30 at the Philadelphia Zoo.  Register at Walk.psoriasis.org/philly-walk. For questions, call Colleen Grau at 215-662-6161.
  • Be part of Team PENN MEDICINE at the 18th Annual Dash for Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness on Sunday, April 21, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Dash will begin at 8:30 am.  To learn more and to register, go to www.donors1.org  and click on ‘Dash for Donor Awareness’ on the top right.
  • Help fund research for esophageal cancer at the Abramson Cancer Center by participating in the First Annual Rick's Run on Saturday, April 27.

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    ]]>     Events HUPdate Greg Richter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:44:34 -0400 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/exercise-and-outreach-just-do-it.html     Free Skin Cancer Screening! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Inside-Penn-Medicine/~3/B_J9p3CENsU/free-skin-cancer-screening.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2013/04/free-skin-cancer-screening.html According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in this country. More than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in this country alone each year. The good news is that, if detected – and... According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in this country. More than 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in this country alone each year.  The good news is that, if detected – and treated—in the very early stages, skin cancers are almost always curable.  

    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.  A free skin cancer screening by Penn dermatologists will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 8 am to noon, at the Perelman Center.  Appointments are necessary and space is limited.  Call 662-2737 to make your reservation. The event is sponsored by Penn Dermatology and the Abramson Cancer Center.

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