Prostate Cancer Care that Rocks Many Philadelphians routinely wake up to WMMR’s Preston and Steve morning show. Last month, co-host Steve Morrison gave a group of Penn Medicine patients a different kind of wake-up call.
NEW ART EXHIBITION LIKE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Each year, the walls of the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and the Penn Tower Bridge come alive with framed art and photography as part of the Celebration of Art and Life Exhibition. The exhibition not only showcases the many talents of our staff, patients and friends, but also helps create a sense of well-being and a calming effect. This year’s display includes a “Best of Show” photograph by PPMC’s Cheryl Devine, CRA, ophthalmic photographer at the Scheie Eye Institute. The photo, titled “Chris at Ft. Benning,” was taken of Devine’s nephew at his basic training graduation. Devine, who has a degree in Fine Arts and Photography from Salisbury State University in Maryland, said she knew she liked the photo right away, but it quickly became clear that it had a wider appeal. “A lot of people had a very strong emotional reaction to it,” Devine said. “I think almost everyone can relate to it, having a family member or friend in the armed services. It seems to remind people of their loved ones getting ready to go off and defend our country.” Now in its fifth year, this exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Bernett L. Johnson, Jr., MD, HUP’s beloved and well-respected chief medical officer, who was also known for his artistic talents. “Bernie was a master of all he did,” said CEO Ralph Muller at the official opening of the 2015 exhibit.
Morrison recently underwent a successful robotic prostatectomy performed by David I. Lee, MD, chief of the division of Urology at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. His experience was so positive that he invited his primary care physician Michael D. Cirigliano, MD, FACP, as well as Lee and Kelly P. Monahan, MPAS, PA-C, physician assistant, on the morning show to encourage listeners who are at greater risk for prostate cancer to ask their physician if they should receive a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to find possible signs.
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After sharing his Penn experience and the importance of early detection on WMMR and other news outlets, Morrison returned to PPMC to share his experience with patients who are preparing to undergo a robotic prostatectomy. Led by Monahan, the discussions provide a comprehensive overview of what patients can expect before, during and after surgery, an opportunity to have questions answered, and thanks to Morrison, recent classes also heard another patient’s unfiltered views on the entire experience. Morrison, who had no pain or symptoms and says early detection from the PSA test made a huge difference, sees these classes as a way to “pay it forward” and ease any concerns of others who may be anxious about the procedure. “Right from the get-go, it was an incredibly positive experience,” said Morrison, who is well and back at work. Nearly 30 thousand men are expected to die of prostate cancer this year, a statistic which encourages Morrison to continue his awareness campaign. “If we can detect it early, and treat these patients with the advanced surgical techniques that we have, we can give them a really good quality of life in the long run and cure them of their disease,” said Lee. That’s music to patients’ ears.
Johnson’s daughter, Suzanne, thanked all those who had contributed to the show, which this year includes 145 pieces of art. Each year, Mary Margaret Johnson provides two paintings from her husband’s collection for the exhibition. On loan this year are one of Eastern State Penitentiary, which Suzanne said was “a favorite subject of my dad’s,” and another that developed from his meeting with a vendor near what is now Penn Medicine Rittenhouse on South Street. “He loved doing street scenes,” she said. Contact Us: Katie Delach | katie.delach@uphs.upenn.edu | http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/presbybulletin/
WE’RE ALL SUPERHEROS! creative, fun and informative “ The displays based on this year’s super hero theme, focused on the importance of the relationship between providers and patients and their families.
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PPMC held its annual Patient Safety Fair last month. More than 500 faculty and staff from the day and night shifts played games, enjoyed cupcakes, won prizes and spent time learning from the 30 teams across PPMC that created presentations and projects focused on creating a Just Culture and maintaining patient safety. The creative, fun and informative displays based on this year’s super hero theme, focused on the importance of the relationship between providers and patients and their families. “The Patient Safety Awareness Week fair encourages faculty, staff and visitors to exchange new ideas and information that will help maintain Presby’s culture of excellence,” said said Lee Erickson, MD, chief quality and patient safety (continued on page 2)
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Every team earned their place in PPMC’s Just Culture League
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officer, PPMC. “We want to thank all of our participants for their enthusiasm and commitment toward making this event so successful year after year, but more importantly, for making patient safety a main priority all year round.” Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is an annual, NPSF-led education and awareness campaign for healthcare safety. It’s a week to recognize the advancements that have been made in the patient safety arena, while acknowledging the challenges that remain—and committing to work on them, every day. From patients to care providers, from the front lines to the executive suite, from the patient and family advocate to the corporate solutions provider — we are all united in the goal of keeping patients and those who care for them free from harm. Every team earned their place in PPMC’s Just Culture League, but the 2015 winners were:
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WE’RE ALL SUPERHEROS! The People’s Choice Award To view more photos and the presentations from this year’s fair, please visit the Presby Bulletin online at http://news.pennmedicine.org/ inside/presbybulletin/
TSICU “Saving One Spine at a Time” First Prize The Super 5’s from Cupp 5 “The Power to do Good” Second Prize The HVICU and Superman “Scan to Protect” Third Prize The Surprise Spideys from Trauma “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” Honorable Mention Captain Capsule and the Formidable Pharmacists “To Just Culture and Beyond”
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We want to thank all of our participants for their enthusiasm and commitment toward making this event so successful year after year, but more importantly, for making patient safety a main priority all year round.
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