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Volume 2 Number 3 March 22, 2013

WHAT’Snew Pennsylvania Hospital

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P A H E x P A n d s InpatIent pallIatIve Care

Pennsylvania Hospital’s newly expanded Inpatient Palliative Care Team is up now and running! The Team provides specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses with the goal of improving quality of life for both patients and their families. The Team focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of their serious illness — whatever the diagnosis.

` InPaTIenT PallIaTIve Care Team members: Mindi Roeser, Md, Monique neault, Rn, MSn, CRnP, Clara Granda-Cameron, Rn, MSn, CnRP, Stephanie Chando, MSW, LSW, Catherine Forlastro, MA, BCC, Jeremy Souder, Md, and david Mintzer, Md.

Additionally, team members are available to support patients and their families and work with other medical professionals to discuss patient prognosis, goals of medical care and the best ways available to achieve those goals. Members work together with all of a patient’s doctors and caregivers to provide an extra layer of support at any age and any stage in a serious illness.

Palliative care consultation does not require a patient to be “hospice ready.” In fact studies have shown early involvement with palliative care results in improved quality of life, better communications of patient wishes and increased satisfaction of care. Palliative care is also done in conjunction with curative treatment to help alleviate physical, psychosocial and spiritual distress of chronic life-limiting illness and its treatment.

Patients who can benefit from palliative care the most often suffer from a serious chronic life-limiting illness and frequent

hospitalizations, such as but not limited to, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), dementia, recurrent infections and cancer.

Common reasons for palliative care consultation include:

• A patient recently received news about his or her prognosis and needs to talk about it.

• A patient has social, spiritual, or psychological stress that is compromising his or her care.

• There are concerns that a patient’s end-of-life wishes or needs are not being sufficiently met.

• Physical symptoms which are difficult to manage or control.

For quesTIons, ConCerns and reFerrals, you can reach the Palliative Care Team by calling 215.678.6291.

Helping Local Students “Get Their Science On” ...........2

Eat Local with a Greensgrow CSA Membership .....................2

What’s New Readership Survey ...................2

March is Colon and Uterine Cancer Awareness Month at PAH ........................................3

What’s Happening ....................4

Reward & Recognition Winners for January 2013 ......................4

History at Your Fingertips .......4

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did you know that the Philadelphia school district does not have a budget for laboratory supplies

and equipment? When the department of Pathology and laboratory medicine relocated to their new space on the sub-basement level of Cathcart earlier this year, there was a great deal of no longer needed glassware (beakers, test tubes), mixers and other equipment. reluctant to ditch still useful equipment, PaH lab staff began looking into ways to repurpose the items. With the help of PaH Community relations Coordinator Matthew Menard, and a local junior high science teacher scott Knoflicek, the extra laboratory items were all put to excellent use and donated to the General George a. mcCall elementary school located adjacent to the PaH campus at 325 s. 7th street.

on monday, February 4, lab staff chipped in to wrap and box all the extra glassware and equipment for grateful teachers from mcCall’s who came to pick up their much appreciated donations.

special thanks to lab administrative director Bill Hunt, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, and all the lab staff who stayed late helping prepare this donation. Your efforts just may encourage some students to pursue a career in science or medicine.

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To help us better understand the interests and needs of our readers, we are conducting a What’s New readership survey. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and can be submitted online or by mail. Your responses will help us better tailor our publication and provide more of the content you want to read. A hard copy of the survey is available in the last issue of What’s New, currently available throughout the hospital and around campus. A link to the online version is also available at http://pennmedicine.pubsurvey.sgizmo.com/s3/. Please complete and mail the hard copy or submit the online survey by March 29.

Eat local with a Greensgrow City Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership and get six months of great local food. The Greensgrow Farms CSA program provides a convenient way to enjoy fresh, local food. It’s also a great way to support local farms and the local economy, all the while creating a fresh food lifestyle for you and your family that reflects the local bounty of the seasons.

Best of all? CSA brings the farm to you at PAH!

What’s in my Csa?• A seasonal assortment (5-8 items) of locally grown,

fresh vegetables.

• A selection of fruit that reflects the abundance of the season.

• A dairy/protein option that includes your choice of eggs, tofu and much more.

• 1/3 of all shares include artisan cheese.

• Included in your membership is a subscription to Organic Gardening magazine.

should I do a Full or Half share?The full share (weekly) is suitable for a family or sharing with a group of coworkers or friends. The half share option (every other week) is well suited to small households, or to those who travel often or are just learning to cook. With a half share, you’ll get the same amount of food as a full share, but you’ll pick up every other week.

How to sign upVisit greensgrow.org/csa for detailed info and sign up Call 215.380.4355 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

How long does it run?24 weeks from late May to mid-November 2013

Where & WhenPennsylvania Hospital Elm Garden Cafeteria Thursdays from 11 am – 2 pm

What does it cost? Full Share: 24 pickups for $775 ($32.30 per pickup) Half Share: 13 pickups for $435 ($33.45 per pickup)

Who is Greensgrow Farms?Greensgrow Farms is a non-profit organization based in Kensington and is a nationally recognized leader in sustainable urban farming. They “green” urban space that has once been deemed useless, and bring fresh, local food, flowers and jobs to the people of Philadelphia.

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is Colon & uterine Cancer awareness month at PaH

did you know that approximately 90 percent of colorectal cancers are thought to be preventable?

or that uterine (endometrial) cancer is the most common cancer of a woman’s reproductive system?

On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, the Joan Karnell Cancer Center held a Colon and Uterine Cancer Awareness presentation Elm Garden Cafeteria. Employees and visitors were able to learn more about colon and uterine cancer prevention and discuss issues with health care professionals such as: risk factors for colon and uterine cancer as well as signs and symptoms; colon cancer screening — facts and myths; nutrition — foods to eat that reduce your risk for colon and uterine cancer; genetics — how your family history affects your risk for colon and/or uterine cancer; and prevention — what steps you can take today to reduce your risk.

march is national Colorectal Cancer awareness monthColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer for men and women in the United States. In the majority of cases, colorectal cancer develops from abnormal growths in the colon or rectum called polyps. The good news is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 60 percent of colorectal cancers are preventable by removing polyps before they become

cancerous.

The first lines of defense against colon cancer are:

• Scheduling regular colorectal cancer screenings with colonoscopy, starting at age 50.

• Talking with your doctor about a cancer risk evaluation and getting earlier or more frequent colonoscopies if you have a family history of colon cancer.

While some risk factors for colon cancer such as genetic predisposition cannot be controlled, research has shown diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy body weight can help prevent some cancers.

The American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR) estimates that 45 percent of the colorectal cancers diagnosed each year in the United States are preventable. Based on extensive research, the AICR suggests that following these recommendations will reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.

Tips to lower Your risk of Colon Cancer• Be as lean as possible, without being

underweight. Researchers have found evidence that excess fat, especially, around the waistline, increases your risk for colon cancer as well as heart disease and diabetes.

• Eat a balanced, nutritious diet. The AICR recommends filling at least two thirds of your plate with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. These foods are packed with cancer-fighting properties, water and fiber, which keep you fuller longer.

MaRch ` shown here staffing the Colon and uterine Cancer awareness month table are Q from PHGI, Laura Hamel from Gyn/onc, Marylou osterman and Beth Souders from the JKCC.

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• Limit your intake of red meat and avoid processed meats. A diet high in red meat (beef, lamb and pork) or processed meats (any meat that is preserved by salting, curing or smoking such as hot dogs, sausage or bacon) has been shown to increase the risk for developing colon cancer. Scientists suspect that the preservatives used in processed meats and the high amount of saturated fat found in red meats are the contributing factors. The AICR recommends limiting the intake of red meat to no more than 18 ounces (cooked weight) per week.

• Get moving. Exercising for 30 minutes a day in any way for five days each week helps you to maintain a healthy body weight. There is also evidence that regular physical activity reduces colorectal cancer risk.

• Reduce your alcohol intake. There is convincing evidence that alcohol consumption is a cause of colorectal cancer in men and a probable cause in women. The AICR recommends limiting alcoholic drinks to no more than two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. One drink = 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1oz of liquor.

WHAT’SnewedIToRIAL STAFF Sally Sapega director of Internal Communications

olivia Fermano editor and Photographer

Pamela Furches design Graphic design

Barry ogburn Photography

AdMInISTRATIonSusan e. Phillips senior vice President, Public affairs

ConTACT WHAT’Snew at: department of Communications Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, Pa 19106

phone: 215.829.6799 email: [email protected]

WHAT’Snew is published biweekly for PaH employees. access WHAT’Snew online at http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/whats-new/.

edIToRIAL STAFF Sally Sapega director of Internal Communications








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WHAT’S Happening Y o u r r e s o u r C e F o r e v e n T s a n d H a P P e n I n G s T H r o u G H o u T Pa H a n d P e n n m e d I C I n e

For complete events listing, please visit What’s New on the Inside Penn Medicine web site at: http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside

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WHAT’Snew

April 21 18th annual dash for organ & Tissue donor awareness

April 24 Thomas story Kirkbride and the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane lecture

April 8 FInal reGIsTraTIon 2013 Weight Watchers at Work Program

April 17 History of Women’s Health Conference

April 29 32nd annual molly and sidney n. Zubrow lecture and award Program

June 13 employee service awards

lee bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .central processing

Frances blackburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology

elva brennan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 preston

bettina brockington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . icN

Felicia broggins . . . . . . environmental services

narvel Coleman . . . . . . environmental services

moniqua davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pharmacy

James Finley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . store Room

barbara Guyton . . . . . . . . . . .skill care center

allen Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . iccu 4 Widener

Kathryn Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/5 preston

mary Houton . . . . . . . . Radiology-Gamma Knife

Carolyn Jones . . . . . . . . environmental services

barry mcCarter . . . . . . . . . . . engineering dept

dwayne mcCollum . . . . . . . . . . . . . store Room

dominic mignone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pharmacy

Patricia moriarty . . . . . . . . . . .Operating Room

donna sanfilippo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology

Jermica Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 cathcart

Pat Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .skill care center

nicole Wames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/5 preston

neysa Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/5 preston

donna lee Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hall Mercer

darlene Wurie-Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology

mitchell Zakiyyah . . . . . . . . . . . . patient access

PAH Employee Reward & Recognition Winners for January 2013

History at Your FingertipsThe Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Collections is happy to provide quick, easy-to-find historical information for the Hospital community through our Intranet website. On the site you will find answers to common questions, such as how to request art work, or how to schedule a tour.

Do you have friends or family coming in from out-of-town to visit anytime soon? Demonstrate your knowledge of the history of Pennsylvania Hospital with our Quick Facts. Check it out! Learn and share an interesting fact!

> Please direct any questions/comments to Curator-Lead Archivist Stacey Peeples at 215.829.5434 or [email protected].

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