HUP Nursing

03/16/2026

The DAISY Foundation Award was created to honor nurses who go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary patient care with compassion, skill, and dedication. At Penn Medicine, recipients are selected by the Shared Governance Professional Development Core Council for exemplifying our mission and values through outstanding clinical practice and leadership.

Congratulations to our 2025 Medical Nursing DAISY Award winner, Sofia Secchi of Founders 11! Your commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care makes a meaningful difference every day.

Thank you for the incredible work you do for our patients, families, and team.

03/13/2026

On March 6, HUP’s Labor & Delivery Unit hosted the Eichhorn family and the Adalyn Rose Foundation for a special dedication ceremony celebrating the addition of Max’s Angel Closet to the Remembrance Cart. 🤍

Max’s Angel Closet was created by Meghan and Frank Eichhorn in loving memory of their son, Maxwell “Max” James Eichhorn, who was born sleeping in September 2024. In honor of what would have been Max’s first birthday, the Eichhorn family chose a meaningful way to continue sharing love with other families experiencing loss.

The closet provides beautiful sleeper gowns, undershirts, hats, bows, nameplates, and keepsake bags which allows parents the opportunity to dress their baby, create memories, and take-home cherished mementos.

This addition builds on the Remembrance Cart dedicated in Max’s honor in January 2025 and supports the ongoing work of the Labor & Delivery Bereavement Committee (Co-chairs: Alaysa Conaway, BSN-RN, RN-OBC, C-EFM and Diana Tucker, BSN-RN, C-EFM) to enhance care and memory-making for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.

To learn more or support this mission, visit adalynrose.org

03/12/2026

Congratulations to Drew Ge**er, MBA, BSN, RN, on completing the PeriOperative Safety & Management Fellowship at HUP. Drew was recognized at a graduation luncheon, surrounded by colleagues, mentors, and supporters who helped make this achievement possible.

Through the fellowship, Drew focused on collaborating with perioperative teams, using data to drive improvements, and contributing to meaningful changes that enhance patient outcomes. His dedication to advancing patient safety and operational excellence reflects the spirit of continuous learning and innovation across our teams.

👏 Join us in congratulating Drew on this incredible accomplishment and the impact he will continue to make in perioperative care!

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

The PeriOperative Patient Care Units (PCUs) United on National Wear Red Day!

HUP’s PreOP/PACU team proudly joined the nationwide movement for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about women’s heart health. Heart disease remains to be the number one threat to women's health. By wearing red, staff showed their support for the millions of women affected by cardiovascular disease and helped spark important conversations about prevention, education, and early detection.

This powerful display of unity reflects HUP’s ongoing commitment to patient-centered care and advocacy, which can save lives.

Thank you to our incredible nurses and staff for leading the charge and standing up for women’s heart health! ❤️

03/05/2026

HUP’s Patient & Guest Relations Department and the Listening Lab are proud to partner with Pan-Asian American Community House at the University of Pennsylvania. This relationship began during PMX Week this past fall with origami workshops and a shared message of hope through cranes.

This month, that partnership continued at PAACH’s Mandala Coloring & Welcome Event, where each mandala created will become part of the upcoming PAACH mural, which is a beautiful reflection of creativity, culture, and community.

Picture #1 (L–R): Cindy Au-Kramer (PAACH Finance, Operations & Program Coordinator); Aaron Levy (Director of Health Humanities Initiatives and the Listening Lab); Michelle Feil (Director of the Family Caregiver Center, HUP); Emily Coder (Emily Coder from HUP’s Patient & Guest Relations Department); Vicky Faye Aquino (Associate Director, PAACH); and Lisa Sator (Director of Patient Experience, HUP) .

Picture #3 University of Pennsylvania students participating in PAACH’s Mandala Coloring event.

03/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 recipient: Lindsay Foster, BSN, RN CN4

The Gretchen Schaller Mentorship Award is presented to an SFAS, in honor of Gretchen Schaller, RN. Gretchen promoted and assisted the careers of others by being a source of open communication, trust and guidance through mentorship. The awardee will demonstrate qualities and values that reflect the spirit and legacy of Gretchen.

After just one day as a primary nurse, Lindsay created a powerful shift. By taking the time to truly listen and understand, she recognized that a family member’s heightened emotions were rooted in fear, grief, and helplessness. She responded not with defensiveness, but with compassion, patience, and clarity, which built trust step by step.

Because of her empathy and intentional care, walls came down. By the end of their time together, that same family member was smiling, taking walks, and finally resting peacefully through the night. A remarkable transformation made possible by a nurse who leads with heart.

Lindsay’s ability to mentor with purpose and care with deep empathy reflects the very best of Gretchen’s legacy. She uplifts patients, families, and the entire SFAS team every single day.

03/03/2026

❤️ February was all about Heart Health at HUP Cedar! ❤️

We were proud to host a community Health Fair focused on caring for the heart and offering a variety of FREE activities and wellness stations for all who attended.

Guests enjoyed blood pressure screenings, nutrition education with a registered dietitian, chair exercises led by physical and occupational therapists, a cardiology presentation by Dr. Gerald Devaughn, and fresh groceries provided by HUP Harvest.

It was an incredible day of education, movement, and community connection which was all centered around living heart-healthy lives. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a success!

03/02/2026

On February 6, 9 Campus joined National Wear Red Day to shine a light on cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Let’s raise awareness, share knowledge, and support women’s heart health.
👉 Wear red.
👉 Start the conversation.
👉 Protect your heart.

02/26/2026

Yesterday, Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills player and cardiac arrest survivor, visited HUP. He met with many patients and staff members, bringing joy to those he encountered. Damar's visit was a positive experience, as he put a smile on countless faces and contributed to a supportive atmosphere at the hospital!

Thanks for the visit, Damar! ❤️🫀🏩

02/25/2026

Congratulations to our 2025 Spirit of Professionalism Award recipient!

In a special surprise ceremony, we proudly recognized Christina Potts from the Emergency Department for embodying what professionalism truly means.

The Spirit of Professionalism Award honors a team member who values lifelong learning, demonstrates accountability in practice, and helps foster a respectful workplace culture. Christina exemplifies all of this and more and we are so grateful for the impact she makes every day.

02/24/2026

Join Us for Penn Medicine Transplant & Donor Education Day!

This full-day program will provide foundational education on organ donation and heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas transplantation, and plus transplant pharmacology.

Open to inpatient and outpatient nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Attendees who complete the full 8-hour program and evaluation will receive NCPD credit (including 1 pharmacotherapeutic hour) and Category 1 CEPTC credit.

✨ Attend in Person
Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center for Translational Research
Register in Knowledge Link

💻 Attend Virtually
Stream the full event from anywhere
Register here: https://bit.ly/Transplant2026

📅 Friday, April 3, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Let’s continue advancing transplant education and patient care together. 💙🫀🫁