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In Memoriam

Remembering Frank H. Gardner, MD

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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Philanthropist and Friend of Penn Medicine, Passes Away

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Ruth Perelman, of Philadelphia, passed away July 31, from pneumonia at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was 90 years old. ...Full story

In Memory of Dr. Zachary B. Friedenberg

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Zachary B. Friedenberg, MD, 95, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011, in Bryn Mawr. He was a graduate of Columbia University and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University. ...Full story

Remembering Ethel English

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Ethel English, a faithful hospital volunteer, died on February 8, after many years of service to the Diabetes Education Center. Ethel served as a community advocate on the Diabetes Education Center’s Advisory Board since 1998 and worked at...Full story

Remembering Anesthesia Tech Carol-Ann Wilson

Carol Wilson, 57, passed away on November 24. She was with Penn Presbyterian for more than 20 years, and stopped working in April 2009 after an illness. Coworkers remember Carol as a very happy and friendly colleague, who always greeted the...Full story

Remembering Bernie Johnson

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A large crowd of friends, family, and employees gathered last month for the official unveiling of the portrait of Bernett Johnson, Jr, MD, HUP’s former chief medical officer who passed away last year. The portrait, which is located on the ...Full story

Celebrating Art, Life and One Man’s Compassion

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Bernett L. Johnson, Jr., MD, HUP’s former chief medical officer, filled his life with many passions close to his heart. He was a skilled and compassionate physician. He was a beloved teacher. He was a loving family man. And he was an ex...Full story

Save the Date: Bernie Johnson, Jr., MD Portrait Unveiling

Bernie Johnson, Jr., MD, was HUP’s chief medical officer until his death in April 2009. To honor his memory, a portrait of him will be unveiled in the Ravdin Mezzanine on Wednesday, November 10. Details of the event will be announced shortl...Full story

PAH Loses a Giant in J. Edwin Wood III

Last week, PAH lost a proud supporter in J. Edwin Wood, III, chair of the department of medicine from 1969-1990 and founder of the Wood Clinic at PAH. He died of cancer at the age of 85 at Beaumont, a retirement community in Bryn Mawr. From...Full story

In Memoriam: Kaleena S. Gilliam, Devoted Penn Presbyterian Nurse

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Kaleena S. Gilliam was a nurse who had a special relationship with her patients for one simple reason: She cared. It's not fun to be sick in a hospital, but having someone who genuinely cares about you and, even more important, actuall...Full story

Jane M. Glick Memorial Classroom

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Jane M Glick, PhD, who passed away last November, was an outstanding scientist, educator and mentor to students, faculty and staff and a tireless advocate for graduate programs in Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS). She served as the dire...Full story

 

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