http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/ News, views, and features from Penn Medicine's employee newsletters. en-US Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:24:56 -0500 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/digital-edition-of-whats-new-1292016.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/digital-edition-of-whats-new-1292016.html Click here for the digital edition of What's New. <p><a href="https://issuu.com/pennmedicinenews/docs/pr-fy17-12090-whats.new.december.9-">Click here</a> for the digital edition of What&#39;s New.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.html#3910410/41717761" width="525"></iframe></p> Digital Edition - What's New What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:24:56 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/rare-botanical-images-brighten-up-cafeteria-walls-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/rare-botanical-images-brighten-up-cafeteria-walls-.html Patients, guests, and staff can now enjoy some botanical artwork and get a glimpse of history all while dining in the cafeteria at Pennsylvania Hospital. Adorning the walls are reproductions, featuring plants and flowers from the Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Library’s rich collection of botanical rare books dating from the seventeenth... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8baab3e970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Job_0386_Cropped-Plantae-Selectae_Table-33_White-Magnolia" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8baab3e970b img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8baab3e970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Job_0386_Cropped-Plantae-Selectae_Table-33_White-Magnolia" /></a>Patients, guests, and staff can now enjoy some botanical artwork and get a glimpse of history all while dining in the cafeteria at Pennsylvania Hospital. Adorning the walls are reproductions, featuring plants and flowers from the Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Library’s rich collection of botanical rare books dating from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. These volumes were once used as reference for medicinal uses when “drug” treatments were primarily plant based.</p> <p>These books, among others, are part of the first medical library in the nation, established in 1762. There are more than 13,000 volumes in the collection, some dating back to the 16^th Century. It also includes one of the most complete collections of medical books published between 1750 and 1850.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/rare-botanical-images-brighten-up-cafeteria-walls-.html">Full Story</a> </p> Featured News What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:22:03 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/full-court-press-on-als-inaugural-gala-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/full-court-press-on-als-inaugural-gala-.html More than 200 friends, family members, and supporters of the newly launched non-profit Full Court Press on ALS gathered at the Penn Museum last month for an inaugural gala to raise awareness about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research and to support Penn’s Comprehensive ALS Clinic at Pennsylvania Hospital. Michael Honrychs,... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b8d2445b22970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="ALS-gala-hi-res.-Nov-2016" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01b8d2445b22970c img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b8d2445b22970c-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="ALS-gala-hi-res.-Nov-2016" /></a>More than 200 friends, family members, and supporters of the newly launched non-profit <em>Full Court Press on ALS </em>gathered at the Penn Museum last month for an inaugural gala to raise awareness about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) research and to support Penn’s Comprehensive ALS Clinic at Pennsylvania Hospital.</p> <p>Michael Honrychs, MD, the founder of <em>Full Court Press on ALS</em> and a patient of the Penn’s ALS clinic, brought everyone together on a beautiful night for a fun evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. The gala kicked off a series of events that will occur over the next three months to raise awareness and support for ALS and Penn’s ALS clinic.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/full-court-press-on-als-inaugural-gala-.html">Full Story</a> </p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:21:25 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/penn-medicine-raises-17-million-for-local-charities.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/penn-medicine-raises-17-million-for-local-charities.html We made it! The 2017 Penn’s Way Campaign officially drew to a close last month. Thank you to everyone who donated or participated in the campaign this year. Every year, we continue to set bold goals and reach an even broader population in Philadelphia, the Mid-Atlantic Region, and around the... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8ba9ee6970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Penn&#39;s Way logo" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8ba9ee6970b img-responsive" height="58" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8ba9ee6970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Penn&#39;s Way logo" width="218" /></a>We made it! The 2017 Penn’s Way Campaign officially drew to a close last month. Thank you to everyone who donated or participated in the campaign this year. Every year, we continue to set bold goals and reach an even broader population in Philadelphia, the Mid-Atlantic Region, and around the world.&#0160; And this year was another truly remarkable team endeavor:&#0160; UPHS and our University of Pennsylvania partners raised more than $1.7 million, exceeding our $1.55 million goal!</p> <p>Pennsylvania Hospital achieved <strong>85</strong> percent participation and raised $<strong>102,786</strong> for the Penn’s Way Campaign, $<strong>15,958</strong> of which was designated to Pennsylvania Hospital specifically.</p> <p>Thank you to all of you who contributed to the campaign. Your generosity will have a major impact on the many charities and communities we serve.&#0160;</p> Community Outreach What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:20:45 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/diabetes-education-class-series-for-pah-employees.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/diabetes-education-class-series-for-pah-employees.html The Pennsylvania Hospital Diabetes Education Center is hosting a special series of diabetes management classes for Pennsylvania Hospital Employees throughout December. These classes are designed to help individuals with diabetes learn more about self-management. Each session will cover a different topic - attendance at all sessions is encouraged! Where: PAH... <p>The Pennsylvania Hospital Diabetes Education Center is hosting a special series of diabetes management classes for Pennsylvania Hospital Employees throughout December.&#0160;These classes are designed to help individuals with diabetes learn more about self-management. &#0160;Each session will cover a different topic - attendance at all sessions is encouraged!</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/diabetes-education-class-series-for-pah-employees.html">Full Story</a> </p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:19:56 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/keep-your-workspace-safe-this-holiday-season-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/keep-your-workspace-safe-this-holiday-season-.html ‘Tis the season for decorating! To keep all employees and patients safe this holiday season, the Environment of Care Committees and Safety Management have put together guidelines to help you safely decorate for this festive time of year. As a reminder, fire and safety codes do not allow combustible decorations... <p>‘Tis the season for decorating! To keep all employees and patients safe this holiday season, the Environment of Care Committees and Safety Management have put together guidelines to help you safely decorate for this festive time of year.</p> <p>As a reminder, fire and safety codes do not allow combustible decorations to be used in a hospital, ambulatory care, or office building. Therefore, any decorations that are combustible must be rated “flame retardant” and always possess a label indicating such.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/keep-your-workspace-safe-this-holiday-season-.html">Full Story</a> </p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:19:30 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/come-hear-the-sounds-of-music.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/come-hear-the-sounds-of-music.html Plan to attend the first concert of the Penn Medicine Symphony Orchestra, which includes UPHS staff and students from the Perelman School of Medicine. The concert will feature Mozart’s overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Rossini’s overture to the Barber of Seville, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. When: Sunday, Dec.... <p>Plan to attend the first concert of the Penn Medicine Symphony Orchestra, which includes UPHS staff and students from the Perelman School of Medicine. The concert will feature Mozart’s overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Rossini’s overture to the Barber of Seville, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.</p> <p>When:&#0160; Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.</p> <p>Where:&#0160; Irvine Auditorium at 3401 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104</p> <p>Admission is free and open to the public.</p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:18:28 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/american-red-cross-blood-drivejanuary-6-2017.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/american-red-cross-blood-drivejanuary-6-2017.html Sign up to give blood on Friday, January 6 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. McClelland Conference Room All presenting donors will receive: Dunkin Donuts Coupon for Medium Coffee and Donut Long Sleeve Red Cross T-Shirt To schedule an appointment, visit: http://www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearchList.jsp?zipSponsor=PA+Hospital Or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: PA Hospital... <p>Sign up to give blood on Friday, January 6</p> <p>7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<br /> McClelland Conference Room</p> <p>All presenting donors will receive:</p> <ul> <li>Dunkin Donuts Coupon for Medium Coffee and Donut</li> <li>Long Sleeve Red Cross T-Shirt</li></ul> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/american-red-cross-blood-drivejanuary-6-2017.html">Full Story</a> </p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:17:52 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/holiday-outreach-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/holiday-outreach-.html Is your department or area planning to do holiday outreach in the community? We'd love to share the story of your efforts to brighten this season for others. Please send information about your outreach and photos to Johanna.harvey@uphs.upenn.edu. Thank you! <p>Is your department or area planning to do holiday outreach in the community? We&#39;d love to share the story of your efforts to brighten this season for others. Please send information about your outreach and photos to <strong><a href="mailto:Johanna.harvey@uphs.upenn.edu">Johanna.harvey@uphs.upenn.edu</a>.</strong></p> <p>Thank you!</p> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:17:19 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/annual-employee-holiday-meal-wednesday-dec-21-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/12/annual-employee-holiday-meal-wednesday-dec-21-.html PAH’s annual holiday meal for all employees, professional and affiliated medical offices, and volunteers will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in the Pennsylvania Hospital Cafeteria. Meal times are: 11 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. -- 7:45 p.m. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by the Food and Nutrition... <p>PAH’s annual holiday meal for all employees, professional and affiliated medical offices, and volunteers will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in the Pennsylvania Hospital Cafeteria.</p> <p>Meal times are:</p> <p>11 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m.</p> <p>4:30 p.m. -- 7:45 p.m.</p> <p>11 p.m. – 1 a.m.</p> <p>Hosted by the Food and Nutrition Department, the holiday meal is a longtime PAH tradition that celebrates the season and shows appreciation for our staff. Tickets will be available starting Dec. 15 through your department head.</p> <p>We hope to see you there!</p> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Paul Foster Fri, 09 Dec 2016 12:16:54 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/digital-edition-of-whats-new-11282016.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/digital-edition-of-whats-new-11282016.html Click here for the digital edition of What's New. <p><a href="http://issuu.com/pennmedicinenews/docs/pr-fy17-12089-whats.new.november25-_ffb411a46f9566/1">Click here</a> for the digital edition of What&#39;s New.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.html#3910410/41276816" width="410"></iframe></p> Digital Edition - What's New What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:11:33 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/35th-annual-zubrow-lecture-honors-katrina-a-armstrong-md.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/35th-annual-zubrow-lecture-honors-katrina-a-armstrong-md.html The Molly & Sidney Zubrow Lecture and Award Program is a longstanding Pennsylvania Hospital tradition that celebrates leaders in the health care field who carry on Sidney Zubrow, MD’s legacy of always working to improve patient care and broaden the horizons for everyone and anyone who works in health care.... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b8d23ed167970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Zubrow_10-27-16_007" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01b8d23ed167970c img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b8d23ed167970c-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Zubrow_10-27-16_007" /></a>The Molly &amp; Sidney Zubrow Lecture and Award Program is a longstanding Pennsylvania Hospital tradition that celebrates leaders in the health care field who carry on Sidney Zubrow, MD’s legacy of always working to improve patient care and broaden the horizons for everyone and anyone who works in health care.</p> <p>“While Sidney and Molly Zubrow are no longer with us, their legacy of compassion, humanism, and dedication to providing the best care possible remains with us today,” said CEO Theresa Larivee. “Dr. Zubrow believed in always maintaining respectful and compassionate relationships among physicians, students, and every single member of the health care team, as well as the patients.”</p> <p>This year’s 35^th annual Zubrow lecture honored former Penn Medicine faculty member, <strong>Katrina A. Armstrong, MD</strong> for her efforts to improve trust and communication in health care.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/35th-annual-zubrow-lecture-honors-katrina-a-armstrong-md.html">Full Story</a> </p> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:57:38 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/pah-heart-walk-team-raises-more-than-30000-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/pah-heart-walk-team-raises-more-than-30000-.html Congratulations to everyone at PAH who helped make the 2016 Philadelphia Heart Walk a record-breaking success on Nov. 5! This year, our team captains led the charge for PAH to exceed its goals by raising more than $30,000 and registering 340 walkers. The 2016 Heart Walk boasts the highest PAH... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8b504cd970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Group-photo-1" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8b504cd970b img-responsive" height="212" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8b504cd970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Group-photo-1" width="306" /></a>Congratulations to everyone at PAH who helped make the 2016 Philadelphia Heart Walk a record-breaking success on Nov. 5! This year, our team captains led the charge for PAH to exceed its goals by raising more than $30,000 and registering 340 walkers.&#0160;The 2016 Heart Walk boasts the highest PAH fundraising and walker participation to date.</p> <p>As a health system, Penn Medicine raised more than $261,000, surpassing this year’s system-wide goal and breaking the record for the highest amount fundraised by a health system for the Philadelphia Heart Walk.&#0160;</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/pah-heart-walk-team-raises-more-than-30000-.html">Full Story</a> </p> Community Outreach What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:40:36 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/welcome-christine-m-tierney-pennsylvania-hospitals-chief-human-resources-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/welcome-christine-m-tierney-pennsylvania-hospitals-chief-human-resources-.html Pennsylvania Hospital is pleased to welcome Christine M. Tierney, RN, MSN, SPHR, CHCR, SHRM–SCP, as Pennsylvania Hospital’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As an accomplished healthcare professional, Tierney previously served as director of Corporate Human Resources at Abington Health, where she acted as the senior human resources presence for two... <p>Pennsylvania Hospital is pleased to welcome Christine M. Tierney, RN, MSN, SPHR, CHCR, SHRM–SCP, as Pennsylvania Hospital’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).</p> <p>As an accomplished healthcare professional, Tierney previously served as director of Corporate Human Resources at Abington Health, where she acted as the senior human resources presence for two hospitals with more than 700 beds and 6,000 employees. Prior to her fifteen years in the Abington Health system and after spending two years as a Recruitment Manager at Reimbursement Technologies, Inc. Tierney started her career at the Albert Einstein Medical Center, first as a pediatric nurse before moving into administration in a nurse recruitment role which later evolved into a broader human resources position. Tierney received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Holy Family College and her Master of Science degree in Nursing Administration from Villanova University.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/welcome-christine-m-tierney-pennsylvania-hospitals-chief-human-resources-.html">Full Story</a> </p> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:38:27 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/get-involved-with-the-patient-and-family-advisory-council-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/get-involved-with-the-patient-and-family-advisory-council-.html Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Hospital launched the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to foster a culture of patient- and family-centered care. The PFAC includes past and present patients and family as well as PAH staff members. The PFAC scope includes: Participate and share recommendations on the development of policies,... <p>Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Hospital launched the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to foster a culture of patient- and family-centered care. The PFAC includes past and present patients and family as well as PAH staff members.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/get-involved-with-the-patient-and-family-advisory-council-.html">Full Story</a> </p> What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:38:02 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/annual-food-drive.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/annual-food-drive.html In the Delaware Valley alone, approximately 750,000 people struggle with food insecurity, and one out of every three children lives in poverty and may not know when they will receive their next meal. To help end hunger our community, Pennsylvania Hospital is proud to hold its annual food drive to... <p>In the Delaware Valley alone, approximately 750,000 people struggle with food insecurity, and one out of every&#0160;three children lives in poverty and may not know when they will receive their next meal.</p> <p>To help end hunger our community, Pennsylvania Hospital is proud to hold its annual food drive to support Preston &amp; Steve Campout for Hunger, the annual, week-long food collection fundraiser from 93.3 FM WMMR Rocks morning show hosts Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison. Donations will also help support families and patients of Hall Mercer.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/annual-food-drive.html">Full Story</a> </p> Community Outreach What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:37:04 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/holiday-outreach-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/holiday-outreach-.html Is your department or area planning to do some holiday outreach in the community? We'd love to share the story of your efforts to brighten this season for others. Please send information about your outreach and photos to Johanna.harvey@uphs.upenn.edu. Thank you! <p>Is your department or area planning to do some holiday outreach in the community? We&#39;d love to share the story of your efforts to brighten this season for others. Please send information about your outreach and photos to <a href="mailto:Johanna.harvey@uphs.upenn.edu">Johanna.harvey@uphs.upenn.edu</a>.</p> <p>Thank you!</p> What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:34:48 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/save-the-date-the-philadelphia-antiques-and-art-show.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/save-the-date-the-philadelphia-antiques-and-art-show.html April 21 - April 23, 2017 This year’s show will benefit Penn Medicine’s department of Radiation Oncology. The money raised will help support the department’s Quality of Life Program, designed to improve the overall wellbeing of patients and caregivers within the department’s waiting areas, making patients’ first encounter on the... <p>April 21 - April 23, 2017<br /> <br /> This year’s show will benefit Penn Medicine’s department of Radiation Oncology. The money raised will help support the department’s Quality of Life Program, designed to improve the overall wellbeing of patients and caregivers within the department’s waiting areas, making patients’ first encounter on the journey of healing a transformative and holistic experience by providing a place of calm, community, optimism, inspiration, and support.<br /> <br /> The Philadelphia Antiques and Art Show is an exciting opportunity to experience history through a world of extraordinary treasures. With more than 60 distinguished exhibitors presenting exceptional handcrafted items and art from the Colonial to the Mid-20th Century eras. Mark your calendars to see why the Philadelphia Show has been called one of the finest of its kind for over 50 years.&#0160;<br /> <br /> More details are available at <a href="http://philadelphiaantiquesandartshow.com/">www.philadelphiaantiquesandartshow.com</a>.</p> Community Outreach Events What's New Paul Foster Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:33:57 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/digital-edition-of-whats-new-11112016.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/digital-edition-of-whats-new-11112016.html Click here for the digital edition of What's New. <p><a href="http://issuu.com/pennmedicinenews/docs/11490_whats-new-nov_proof-1_1/1">Click here</a> for the digital edition of What&#39;s New.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.html#3910410/40648731" width="410"></iframe></p> Digital Edition - What's New What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:44:29 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/pennsy-pride-at-the-2016-magnet-conference.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/pennsy-pride-at-the-2016-magnet-conference.html Nurses from Pennsylvania Hospital joined colleagues from across the country for the 2016 American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference, which took place in Orlando, Florida in October. During the conference, PAH was recognized as a first-time Magnet Organization. The Magnet Conference is the largest nursing conference in the United... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b30d970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Magnet" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b30d970d img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b30d970d-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Magnet" /></a>Nurses from Pennsylvania Hospital joined colleagues from across the country for the 2016 American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference, which took place in Orlando, Florida in October. During the conference, PAH was recognized as a first-time Magnet Organization.</p> <p>The Magnet Conference is the largest nursing conference in the United States, bringing together more than 9,000 health care professionals in order to share proven best practices and invigorate nursing programs to transform health care. At the annual conference, the<strong> American Nurses Credentialing Center</strong> (ANCC) honors newly designated and re-designated Magnet facilities. At this year’s conference, 25 team members from Pennsylvania Hospital representing many different departments and areas of practice attended the ceremony as PAH was recognized for its initial designation.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/pennsy-pride-at-the-2016-magnet-conference.html">Full Story</a> </p> Featured News What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:23:50 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/2016-patient-advocacy-awards-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/2016-patient-advocacy-awards-.html On Thursday, October 13, Pennsylvania Hospital’s office of Patient Affairs and Patient and Guest Relations celebrated its eighth annual Patient Advocacy Awards. The Patient Advocacy Awards honor Pennsylvania Hospital team members that partner with the office of Patient and Guest Relations to enhance the patient experience. This program serves as... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2f9970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Group-Photo-of-2016-Advocacy-Award-Winners" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2f9970d img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2f9970d-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Group-Photo-of-2016-Advocacy-Award-Winners" /></a>On Thursday, October 13, Pennsylvania Hospital’s office of Patient Affairs and Patient and Guest Relations celebrated its eighth annual Patient Advocacy Awards.</p> <p>The Patient Advocacy Awards honor Pennsylvania Hospital team members that partner with the office of Patient and Guest Relations to enhance the patient experience. This program serves as a mechanism to recognize individuals that model patient-centered practices. The awardees were from many different disciplines and departments and have each made an impact on the patient experience by advocating for patients and keeping patients at the center of their care.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/2016-patient-advocacy-awards-.html">Full Story</a> </p> Awards and Accolades What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:22:51 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/welcome-david-ain-md-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/welcome-david-ain-md-.html Pennsylvania Hospital is pleased to welcome David Ain, MD, to the Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Services team. Ain specializes in interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, and endovascular intervention. His clinical interests include coronary and peripheral artery disease, carotid stenosis, renovascular hypertension, fibromuscular dysplasia, aneurysms, arterial dissections, deep vein thrombosis, and... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2e2970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="Ain.David_259" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2e2970d img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2e2970d-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="Ain.David_259" /></a>Pennsylvania Hospital is pleased to welcome David Ain, MD, to the Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Services team. Ain specializes in interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, and endovascular intervention. His clinical interests include coronary and peripheral artery disease, carotid stenosis, renovascular hypertension, fibromuscular dysplasia, aneurysms, arterial dissections, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/welcome-david-ain-md-.html">Full Story</a> </p> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:21:39 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/paws-for-pennsy.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/paws-for-pennsy.html PAH’s Care 4 the Care Providers hosted another successful Paws for Pennsy adoption fair during October’s Penn Medicine Experience week. The team raised more than $900 to support the Morris Animal Refuge and The Gloucester County Animal Shelter while also giving employees the chance to reduce stress by spending time... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8aeb575970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="P4P-10.2016-7" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8aeb575970b img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01b7c8aeb575970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="P4P-10.2016-7" /></a>PAH’s Care 4 the Care Providers hosted another successful Paws for Pennsy adoption fair during October’s Penn Medicine Experience week. The team raised more than $900 to support the Morris Animal Refuge and The Gloucester County Animal Shelter while also giving employees the chance to reduce stress by spending time with animals up for adoption in our community.</p> <p>If you think you might be interested in adopting a pet, we encourage you to visit&#0160;<a href="http://www.morrisanimalrefuge.org/">Morris Animal Refuge’s website</a>&#0160;to learn more.</p> Community Outreach What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:20:56 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/honoring-our-veterans-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/honoring-our-veterans-.html U.S. military veterans - including those who work here at Penn Medicine - come from all walks of life and all backgrounds, and through their service, they have made an enormous contribution to our nation. On this Veterans Day, we encourage you to take some time today to thank your... <p>U.S. military veterans - including those who work here at Penn Medicine - come from all walks of life and all backgrounds, and through their service, they have made an enormous contribution to our nation. On this Veterans Day, we encourage you to take some time today to thank your colleagues, community members, and patients who have served our country, from the greatest generation of WWII vets to those who have served in support of more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and humanitarian crises at home and abroad.</p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:20:21 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/november-is-diabetes-awareness-month-.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/november-is-diabetes-awareness-month-.html Diabetes is a unique disease that affects more than 29 million Americans and their families. Throughout November, the team from the Diabetes Education Center at Pennsylvania Hospital will be working to raise awareness about Diabetes and ways to treat and prevent it. The Diabetes Education Center at Pennsylvania Hospital provides... <p>Diabetes is a unique disease that affects more than 29 million Americans and their families. Throughout November, the team from the Diabetes Education Center at Pennsylvania Hospital will be working to raise awareness about Diabetes and ways to treat and prevent it.</p> <p>The Diabetes Education Center at Pennsylvania Hospital provides superior individualized care for inpatients and outpatients using a multidisciplinary approach to provide the best treatment options. The diabetes care team includes primary care doctors, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, nutritionists, podiatrists, social workers, and physical medicine therapists. Pennsylvania Hospital also offers a wide range of educational programs to assist with disease management.</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/november-is-diabetes-awareness-month-.html">Full Story</a> </p> What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:20:03 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/5k-for-ioa-raises-nearly-35000.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/5k-for-ioa-raises-nearly-35000.html In September, nearly 500 runners, walkers, and spectators turned up bright and early for the annual 5K for the IOA and Memory Walk. The 3.1-mile race took runners through Penn Park while others – including many four-legged friends -- enjoyed a one-mile walk through the University campus. Each year, the... <p><a class="asset-img-link" href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2bb970d-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false" style="float: left;"><img alt="5k-IOA" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2bb970d img-responsive" src="http://news.pennmedicine.org/.a/6a0120a5b452fd970c01bb0951b2bb970d-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="5k-IOA" /></a>In September, nearly 500 runners, walkers, and spectators turned up bright and early for the annual 5K for the IOA and Memory Walk. The 3.1-mile race took runners through Penn Park while others – including many four-legged friends -- enjoyed a one-mile walk through the University campus.</p> <p>Each year, the event brings together hundreds of people for one universal cause: to support Alzheimer’s and aging-related research at Penn’s Institute on Aging (IOA).</p> <p class="entry-more-link"> <a href="http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/5k-for-ioa-raises-nearly-35000.html">Full Story</a> </p> Community Outreach What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:19:38 -0500 http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/get-your-flu-shot-now-through-nov-23-1.html http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/2016/11/get-your-flu-shot-now-through-nov-23-1.html Flu season is upon us and PAH is now offering the flu vaccine for all employees. The inactivated influenza vaccine (injectable) will be administered to PAH employees now through Nov. 23 with free clinics available every week. Penn Medicine requires that all staff have an annual influenza vaccination or possess... <p>Flu season is upon us and PAH is now offering the flu vaccine for all employees. The inactivated influenza vaccine (injectable) will be administered to PAH employees <strong>now through Nov. 23 </strong>with free clinics available every week. Penn Medicine requires that all staff have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved&#0160;qualified exception.&#0160; If&#0160;vaccinated outside&#0160;of PAH, a proof of immunization must be provided to receive credit for the vaccination.</p> <p>You can view the vaccination clinic schedule and learn more at: <a href="http://uphsxnet.uphs.upenn.edu/occupationalmedicine/"><strong>http://uphsxnet.uphs.upenn.edu/occupationalmedicine/</strong></a></p> Announcements for Pennsylvania Hospital What's New Paul Foster Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:18:43 -0500