Engaging faith communities to reduce vaccination disparities The event was the result of a close partnership among Penn Medicine, Mercy Philadelphia, and faith leaders from West and Southwest Philadelphia. Engaging faith communities to reduce vaccination disparities In partnership with Mercy Philadelphia and community faith leaders, Penn Medicine held a vaccine clinic at the Church of Christian Compassion that reached 500 people in West Philadelphia. At least two more such events are planned.
Black and Hispanic Americans are most likely to miss health screenings due to COVID-19. A Penn physician is meeting the need Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Black and Hispanic Americans are most likely to miss health screenings due to COVID-19. A Penn physician is meeting the need Carmen Guerra of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the structural and social barriers that have prevented communities of color from getting screened for cancer, even before the pandemic. Guerra and her colleagues have created a colorectal cancer screening navigation program to help remedy this disparity in West Philadelphia. The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic How The Rotunda at Penn, a long-running arts and culture hub for the West Philadelphia community, has adapted its programming during the pandemic. Artist Maya Lin’s large-scale installation will be on display in Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion Newly commissioned artwork by Maya Lin will soon be displayed in the Penn Pavilion. Pictured, artist rendition tentatively titled “DNA Tree of Life” by Maya Lin. (Image: Courtesy of Maya Lin Studio) Artist Maya Lin’s large-scale installation will be on display in Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion The new installation from the renowned artist and designer embodies the health system’s goal of creating calming, healing environments for patients. Side Gigs for Good across Penn Side Gigs for Good across Penn For many, 2020 was a difficult year. Despite that, the community found ways to go above and beyond, in their own backyards and across the world. What are the greatest 2,020 songs ever? Philadelphia is deciding Penn In the News The New York Times What are the greatest 2,020 songs ever? Philadelphia is deciding WXPN is airing a countdown of the greatest 2,020 songs, as decided by their listeners. Fall foliage puts Penn’s Tree Campus accolades on display Fall foliage puts Penn’s Tree Campus accolades on display The fall colors on display this season highlight Penn’s lush campus, despite being an urban University. In fact, Penn’s tree stewardship has won honors eleven years in a row. Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks Since his retirement as community outreach librarian in 2019, Ancil George continues to volunteer at the local Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia. (Pre-pandemic image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) nocred Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks After retiring in 2019, the long-serving Penn figure continues his work in community outreach in West Philadelphia. Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania. At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul Walnut Hill College students recently prepared a three-course meal of butternut squash soup, homemade dinner rolls, shepherd’s pie, and spooky, Halloween-themed fudge brownie cupcakes, complete with edible fondant spiders on top. (Image: Penn Medicine CAREs) At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul A partnership between the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House and the Walnut Hill College culinary school gives transplant patients and their families hearty meals and much-needed comfort from the West Philadelphia community. Load More
The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic How The Rotunda at Penn, a long-running arts and culture hub for the West Philadelphia community, has adapted its programming during the pandemic.
Artist Maya Lin’s large-scale installation will be on display in Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion Newly commissioned artwork by Maya Lin will soon be displayed in the Penn Pavilion. Pictured, artist rendition tentatively titled “DNA Tree of Life” by Maya Lin. (Image: Courtesy of Maya Lin Studio) Artist Maya Lin’s large-scale installation will be on display in Penn Medicine’s new Pavilion The new installation from the renowned artist and designer embodies the health system’s goal of creating calming, healing environments for patients.
Side Gigs for Good across Penn Side Gigs for Good across Penn For many, 2020 was a difficult year. Despite that, the community found ways to go above and beyond, in their own backyards and across the world.
What are the greatest 2,020 songs ever? Philadelphia is deciding Penn In the News The New York Times What are the greatest 2,020 songs ever? Philadelphia is deciding WXPN is airing a countdown of the greatest 2,020 songs, as decided by their listeners. Fall foliage puts Penn’s Tree Campus accolades on display Fall foliage puts Penn’s Tree Campus accolades on display The fall colors on display this season highlight Penn’s lush campus, despite being an urban University. In fact, Penn’s tree stewardship has won honors eleven years in a row. Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks Since his retirement as community outreach librarian in 2019, Ancil George continues to volunteer at the local Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia. (Pre-pandemic image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) nocred Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks After retiring in 2019, the long-serving Penn figure continues his work in community outreach in West Philadelphia. Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania. At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul Walnut Hill College students recently prepared a three-course meal of butternut squash soup, homemade dinner rolls, shepherd’s pie, and spooky, Halloween-themed fudge brownie cupcakes, complete with edible fondant spiders on top. (Image: Penn Medicine CAREs) At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul A partnership between the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House and the Walnut Hill College culinary school gives transplant patients and their families hearty meals and much-needed comfort from the West Philadelphia community.
Fall foliage puts Penn’s Tree Campus accolades on display Fall foliage puts Penn’s Tree Campus accolades on display The fall colors on display this season highlight Penn’s lush campus, despite being an urban University. In fact, Penn’s tree stewardship has won honors eleven years in a row.
Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks Since his retirement as community outreach librarian in 2019, Ancil George continues to volunteer at the local Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia. (Pre-pandemic image: The Pennsylvania Gazette) nocred Ancil George’s legacy reaches outside the stacks After retiring in 2019, the long-serving Penn figure continues his work in community outreach in West Philadelphia.
Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus Towering bronze sculpture installed at the entrance to Penn’s campus The generosity of Penn Alumni Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman has brought the work of noted artist Simone Leigh to the University of Pennsylvania.
At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul Walnut Hill College students recently prepared a three-course meal of butternut squash soup, homemade dinner rolls, shepherd’s pie, and spooky, Halloween-themed fudge brownie cupcakes, complete with edible fondant spiders on top. (Image: Penn Medicine CAREs) At the Clyde Barker Transplant House, respite and comfort food for the soul A partnership between the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House and the Walnut Hill College culinary school gives transplant patients and their families hearty meals and much-needed comfort from the West Philadelphia community.