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December 30, 2011
Penn Presbyterian’s Nursing Shared Governance and journey to Magnet designation recently organized a hospital-wide holiday decoration contest to encourage patients and staff to spread holiday cheer. The judges were impressed by the great di...Full story
PPMC and Local Children Celebrate a Very Merry Christmas
On December 17, nearly 150 children and their parents gathered in the Atwood cafeteria to celebrate Christmas early. The 13th annual Children’s Christmas Party, co-hosted by Penn Presbyterian and the West Powelton Community Center, featured...Full story
Friends and Family Honor Loved Ones During Holiday Season
Despite inclement weather conditions, family, friends and loved ones came together in Myrin Circle on November 29 to honor and remember those who have passed. Penn Wissahickon Hospice holds the Light Up a Life celebration each year in honor...Full story
Presby Totally Rocks!
Save the date to celebrate the 11th annual Penn Presbyterian Medical Center fundraiser on March 23, 2012, from 6-9pm at PÊCHE at Sherman Mills in East Falls, Philadelphia.
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Open House
The staff at the Penn Presbyterian Center for Continuing Care invites you to attend an open house! Guests will be able to tour the new Skilled Nursing Facility, complete with new private rooms, dining and activity areas, as well as laundry ...Full story
December 28, 2011
Holly Days and So Much More
One department bought a new toddler bed for its ‘adopted’ family. Another bought five bikes. Employee generosity seemed to know no limits when it came to filling the wish lists of the Holly Days families. “Three rooms were filled with prese...Full story
A Tradition Continues
Bringing the holiday spirit to HUPThe annual tree decorating competition has again brought out the creative sides – and the competitive spirit -- of staff in our patient units. Congratulations to this year’s winners and many thanks to every...Full story
Movie Time on Rhoads 7
Cinderella. Winnie the Pooh. Harry Potter. They are among the many movie characters who adorn each of the 26 patient-room windows on Rhoads 7. Welcome to Hollywood Movie Night!
(Right side) Debra Dearstyne, Linda Worthington, Ponnamma Pi...Full story
Miracles on 34th Street
Most people are familiar with Miracle on 34th Street, a classic 1947 movie about a Macy’s Santa Claus who insists he’s the genuine article and the wonderful things that happen in the lives of those around him. Theresa Smedley of Rhoads 5 lo...Full story
Honoring Our Military
Dulles 4, home of the PACU and patient recovery area, decided to honor our military forces as its theme. They partnered with the Yellow Ribbon Club (yellowribbonclub.org), an organization supports forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan thro...Full story
