Volume 8
Issue 3
February 8, 2013
PRESBYbulletin Meet the Authors
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Daniel R. Biddle and Murray Dubin “Danniel Biddle and Murrray Dubin have brouught to life a leader of thhe Civil War-era strugggle against slavery and for equal rights for blackks. This dramatic bookk not only rescues the intrepid Octavius Cattto from obscurity but reminds us that this struggle—and the violeent opposition to it—llong predated the mode dern civil rights era.“ —Erric Foner, DeWitt Clintton Professor of History, Columbia Univversity Bo ooks will be available forr purchase. Joinn us for a lectuure and get your boook signe ed by the author!!
Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Time: 12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM Location: Zubrow Auditorium, Pennsylvania Hospital RV VSP to byy Feb. 19th to staccey.peeples@uphs.upennn.eduu and caarolyn.griggs@uphs.upennn.edu This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Collections and the Black History Month Committee.
Weight Watchers AT WORK PROGRAM is Coming to You! Are you thinking about losing weight? The Weight Watchers AT WORK PROGRAM will fit into your busy schedule because it will be conveniently held on site at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center! You can be reimbursed up to $200 per year for completing a weight management program if you are enrolled in the Keystone POS or Penn Care PPO plan. Ask a friend who is also interested in losing weight to join you. Support groups work because they do what their name says, they support you! For program details contact your location coordinator, Helen Moragne at 215.662.9524. PLE EASE NO OTE: There may currrenttlyy be a session n in n proggresss at yoour locaation. Bee su ure too leavve yoour coontaact infoormatiion n with the cooordiinator to be put on n th he siggn upp list for th he nexxt sessiion n.
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The Diversity Minute Did you know…? Older African Americans may be wary of health care professionals. They may feel the maintenance of their health is solely up to God’s will. “Putting it in God’s hands” might cause them to be reluctant to share personal or family issues. Providing superior care to older African Americans may be benefited by establishing a relationship built on trust through active, nonjudgmental listening, respect for their opinions, and a supportive, caring attitude. Submitted by Dawn Rase, BA, AAS, RT (R), lead operating room radiologic technologist, PPMC Radiology *The information provided in this column should be used as a general reference, the beginning point of assessment for learning about patient cultural values. It should by no means serve as a behavioral predictor or in determining treatment.
DECEMBER PRESBY SB SBY BY SSTARS TA ARS Congratulations to the December 2012 Presby STAR AR winnnerss, who each AR received $100 and a certificate recognizing their Presb sby STA sb AR statuus.
Matt Gillespie – Nursing Sheila Murray – Nursing Nu Yulli Hodaj – EVS VVS S Mitch Belhumeur – N Nursing uur Kulwant Klair – Nursing
Food & Blanket Drive The Emergency Department is sponsoring a non-perishable food and blanket drive to support Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia, an emergency shelter located in Wed Philadelphia that helps families in need. Most families come with a very limited supply of the personal and infant care items that are important to families in their everyday lives. Needed items include:
• Diapers (assorted sizes) • Baby wipes • Baby shampoo • Infant formula • Lotion & baby oil • Deodorant • Soap • Shaving cream & razors • Shower gel & body wash • Shampoo & conditioner • Wash cloths & towels • Disinfectants • Toothpaste & toothbrushes • Laundry detergent & bleach • Combs, brushes & hair accessories Families could also use gently used infant strollers and pack-n-plays. Boxes for these items are located in the Emergency Department, Cupp lobby, and Wright-Saunders lobby. The collection will continue until Tuesday, February 26th.