Volume 5
WHAT’Snew
Number 25
December 9, 2016
Pennsylvania Hospital
Rare Botanical Images Brighten Up Cafeteria Walls Best wishes for a happy and healthy
holiday season!
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. 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 16th Century. It also includes one of the most complete collections of medical books published between 1750 and 1850. Books used in the artwork you see on the walls in the cafeteria include:
INSIDE Full Court Press on ALS Inaugural Gala............................. 2 Keep Your Workspace Safe this Holiday Season .................. 3 Penn Medicine Raises $1.7 Million for Local Charities.......... 3 Diabetes Education Class Series for PAH Employees................. 4 Come Hear the Sounds of Music..... 4 American Red Cross Blood Drive— January 6, 2017.................................... 4 Annual Employee Holiday Meal— Wednesday, Dec. 21........................... 4
Mark Catesby’s Natural History of Carolina (1771) PJ Redoute’s Les Liliacees (1805) EP Ventenat’s Jardin de la Malsaison (1803) Georg E. Rumpf ’s Herbarium Amboinense (1750) The medical library began in 1762 when Dr. John Fothergill, a London physician, and friend of Dr. Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin, sent over a gift to provide for the “young men of physic.” Fothergill entrusted Dr. William Shippen, Jr. to present his gifts — three anatomical plaster casts; a book, William Lewis’ An Experimental History of Materia Medica; and sixteen anatomical drawings by Jan Van Rymsdyk. These volumes, once used as resources to develop remedies to heal patients, have been transformed to hopefully provide some healing of a new kind — through art and imagery. “It’s amazing to see how our passion for caring and healing can really come full circle,” said Stacey Peeples, curator and lead archivist at Pennsylvania Hospital. “Artwork can help brighten the days of both patients and staff and now we have a unique opportunity Continued on page 2
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Rare Botanical Images Brighten Up Cafeteria Walls to display these images of flowers and plants that were once used for healing in our past that can do the same as artwork today.” Recognition of the art-medicine connection dates back more than a hundred years. In Notes on Nursing, published in 1860, Florence Nightingale wrote, “People say the effect is only on the mind. It is no such thing. The effect is on the body, too. Little as we know about the way in which we are affected by form, by color, and light, we do know this, that they have an actual physical effect.” Across Penn Medicine’s facilities, art and medicine interact, creating environments that foster a sense of well-being and energy for patients, staff, and visitors. From sculptures that hang from ceilings to displays of photographs and paintings that adorn the walls, including the historical portraits and paintings on display at PAH, Penn Medicine’s art collection has grown exponentially in recent years, with pieces contributed by professional artists, but also patients, employees, and area residents. The Historic Library is still used by scholars today. To learn more contact Stacey Peeples at stacey. peeples@uphs.upenn.edu.
FULL COURT PRESS ON ALS INAUGURAL GALA 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, DDS, the founder of Full Court Press on ALS 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. Leo McCloskey, MD, and Lauren Elman, MD, co-directors of the clinic each shared their passion for treating patients and highlighted the hardworking clinic team members as well as the importance of making sure the clinic has the resources it needs to continue offering outstanding care to all of its patients. In addition to McCloskey and Elman, Frances Jensen, MD, chair of the Perelman School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology, spoke about the collaborative work of the clinic in partnership with the Veterans Affairs ALS clinic and basic and clinical research at the Perelman School of Medicine. Friends and family members offered heartfelt remarks about Honrychs’ impact on their lives, asking everyone in attendance to support Full Court Press on ALS in his honor and because `` Left to right, Frances Jensen, MD, chair of Neurology, with Anjan Chatterjee, MD, chair of Neurology at Pennsylvania Hospital, and his wife, Lisa Santer
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Pennsylvania Hospital’s Comprehensive ALS Clinic is so important to him. In addition to the gala, Full Court Press on ALS is spearheading an effort to have more than 30 NCAA Division I college basketball teams dedicate a game during the month of February to raise ALS awareness by distributing educational materials and having their players wear socks that honor the special evening. Social media and fundraising campaigns will lead up to Full Court Press’s ALS Awareness Week, currently slated for February 12-18, 2017. Stay tuned for more details.
KEEP YOUR WORKSPACE SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ‘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 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. Please find below the acceptable decorations and practices as you celebrate the season throughout Penn Medicine spaces:
Permitted/Acceptable Artificial fire retardant trees, wreaths, and other decorative materials Decorative materials must be fire retardant, flame proof or carry a low flame spread rating Battery powered lights (string lights, candles, etc.) ONLY if they are entirely powered by batteries and not part of a backup to an electrical decoration Electric warming plates exclusively designated for warming catering trays and dishes, possessing appropriate approval rating labels, and under continual supervision. (Contact your safety manager for approval/questions) Slow cookers (Crock Pots®), UL listed, plugged into a wall outlet (no extension cords or surge protectors) and under continual supervision. (Contact your safety manager for approval/questions) Make certain to secure all free standing decorative materials so that they do not fall or topple.
Not Permitted/Unacceptable Live or metallic trees Decorative materials applied to walls, doors, floors or ceilings Hanging or attaching any items from/to sprinkler heads Any decoration possessing electric lights The use of extension cords in the hospitals The use of straw, hay, palm, cane reeds, vines, branches, leaves, cotton, gauze, or artificial snow Blankets Hanging paper snowflakes as decorations (unless listed and labeled as flame retardant) Open flames such as lighted candles, burning incense, or potpourri heaters of any type Untreated paper products, cardboard, draperies, curtains, etc. employed in any manner that would constitute a fire hazard Holiday displays, tables, chairs etc., placed in a manner that would block aisles or passageways to any exit or egress pathway Decorations still on display by the end of the first week of January Food warmers using open flame (“Sterno” type) to heat food or liquid Materials (including wrapping paper) that cover entrances, exits, doors, archways or patient room doors
Penn Medicine Raises $1.7 Million for Local Charities 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. And this year was another truly remarkable team endeavor: UPHS and our University of Pennsylvania partners raised more than $1.7 million, exceeding our $1.55 million goal! Pennsylvania Hospital achieved 85 percent participation and raised $102,786 for the Penn’s Way Campaign, $15,958 of which was designated to Pennsylvania Hospital specifically. 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.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE JANUARY 6 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 redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: PA Hospital Not sure if you’re eligible? Visit www.redcrossblood.org to find out.
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY MEAL DECEMBER 21 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:
COME HEAR THE
SOUNDS OF MUSIC 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. 11 at 2 p.m. Where: Irvine Auditorium at 3401 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Admission is free and open to the public.
»»11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. »»4:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. »»11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
HOLIDAY OUTREACH?
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.
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 sally.sapega@uphs.upenn.edu.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you!
DIABETES EDUCATION CLASS SERIES FOR PAH EMPLOYEES
EDITORIAL STAFF Johanna Harvey Editor
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!
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Where: PAH Diabetes Education Center, located
How to Register:
in the Garfield Duncan Bldg, 4 floor, Suite 400 (use elevators on 7th St side)
1. Contact the PAH Diabetes Education Center at 215.829.5725; leave a message with your name and telephone number.
Susan E. Phillips Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
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When: Classes will be held on Wednesdays in December from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the dates listed below. DECEMBER 14: Meal Planning & Diabetes DECEMBER 21: Medications & Diabetes
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WHAT’Snew
DECEMBER 28: Benefits of Good Control & Diabetes Management
2. Obtain a prescription from your physician/NP that states diabetes education classes. 3. Bring a copy of your insurance card and ID in order when you arrive for the class.
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ADMINISTRATION
Holly Auer Director of Communications Sally Sapega Director of Internal Communications CONTACT WHAT’Snew at: Department of Communications Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA 19106 phone: 215.349.8062 email: Johanna.Harvey@uphs.upenn.edu WHAT’Snew is published biweekly for PAH employees. Access WHAT’Snew online at news.PennMedicine.org/inside/whats-new/.