The Expectorants

10/24/2026

Looking forward to hearing her speak at the gala this year. Many Penn team members will be on hand that night as well. We’ll never turn down an opportunity to support Jen or this incredible organization, even if it does fall on Friday the 13th 😱

10/11/2026

World mental health day 2026…sorry I’m a day late, but the message still applies for every day moving forward. ⚕️

10/05/2026

Amazing discussion on work place violence and some of the steps HUP is taking to prevent it. Several participants from the Penn team involved, including one of the NP’s of the lung team! Listen 👂 🎧

HUP Nursing is so pleased to share that the latest episode of the Scalpel and Sword podcast, “Before Violence Happens: Using Anticipatory Guidance to Prevent Escalation,” out now

This episode discusses the work done at HUP by an interdisciplinary team; Emmanual King, MD, Christina Vo, CRNP, Karen Brooks, Nurse Manager of Silverstein 12, Natalie Plastino, Patient Safety Manager, and Scott Crespy, Master Improvement Advisor, collaborate on proactive prevention strategies and team-based interventions to create safer environments for patients, families, and healthcare workers.

"Karen makes a point that gets to the heart of the conversation: everyone has a role. Nurses may recognize the warning signs. Physicians can set expectations and communicate the care plan. Safety professionals bring expertise in risk identification and prevention. Leaders build the systems that allow people to speak up and respond.

Preventing workplace violence isn’t simply about what happens when a crisis erupts. It’s about what the whole team does before it gets there."
-Dr. Rajamallinga Sharma, host of Scalpel and Sword

https://scalpel-and-sword-conflict-and-negotiation-in-modern-medici.simplecast.com/episodes/ep72-before-violence-happens-using-anticipatory-guidance-to-prevent-escalation-Inh4ZY6w

09/19/2026

09/02/2026

The Penn Transplant Institute is proud to have been recognized in the top health system and hospital categories of this year’s HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.

🌟 Top Hospitals in Gift of Life Donor Program’s region 🌟
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: First Place
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Third Place

🌟 Top Health Systems in Gift of Life’s region 🌟
Penn Medicine: Second Place

This annual initiative recognizes Pennsylvania hospitals that increase organ donation awareness through staff trainings, registration drives, community events, and public education during Donate Life Month.

We are so proud that Penn Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center were recognized for their incredible efforts to build a true culture of donation. Congratulations to our Penn Transplant team for their great work!

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July from our team to yours. Celebrate responsibly and remember that not everyone enjoys fireworks 🧨 🎇

06/13/2026

This was my third or fourth time representing the team at the Media 5 mile race! Even though I went solo this year, I was proud to cover one of our team shirts in sweat 😥 while I train for next year’s Narberth run! I’m glad I got to represent not just our team but also Penn in my hometown again!

05/26/2026

Finally getting to post some of the professional shots done at the Take A Breather Matt McCloskey Memorial Run. You’ll even see some more shots of our team accepting the prize for being the second highest fundraising team 🏆 We cannot express enough how grateful and appreciative we are to all of the continued support from our donors and participants over the years! 🙏 We are proud to do our part for such an amazing organization! 💟

05/04/2026

“Nurses are the heart of health care” ♥️ Happy nurses week to all the health care heroes that are trying to make a difference everyday! 🦸‍♀️ It is such an incredible honor and privilege to work as a nurse, and I am so very grateful to work among such an amazing crew of people who I look up to and admire on a regular basis! Thank you 🙏 to all the nurses out there who have taught me, inspired me, and put up with me when I’m struggling at work. I truly appreciate you all more than you can know! 🌟

05/01/2026

Tim day isn’t taking place until July (IYKYK 😝) but in the meantime, we got nurses week to look forward to! 👩‍⚕️ 👨‍⚕️

Happy Nurses Week 2026! 💙✨

We’re celebrating the dedication, compassion, and impact of our nurses at Penn Medicine.

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