Penn Medicine Princeton Health

11/06/2025

When Ronnie Recchia suddenly lost the use of his leg, his game (and life) changed overnight. That’s when Barb Kutch, a skilled physical therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Plainsboro, stepped in. With her deep expertise and compassion, she helped guide Ronnie through recovery, from paralysis and pain to strength and motion.

Behind Barb was an entire team of rehab and neurology experts who uncovered the real cause: a high-grade lymphoma that had gone undetected. Their quick action and coordinated care saved Ronnie’s life and got him back on the pickleball court where he belongs.

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center in Plainsboro, which is hosting an open house on November 12, offers specialized programs for every level of activity including golf swing, running, and pickleball assessments all supported by an expert team in a newly expanded physical therapy space designed to help patients move, strengthen, and thrive. http://spr.ly/61847370G

11/03/2025

For Dr. Leonid Emerel, a thoracic surgeon with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, believes building trust and understanding is as important as the surgery itself. He believes in treating each patient as a whole person, taking the time to listen, explain, and guide every step of the journey.

Dr. Emerel's dedication, compassion, and expertise bring comfort and confidence to the patients he treats, turning often complex care into a truly human experience.

As one patient said: "Dr. Emerel's calm, friendly manner helps me feel less anxious and think more clearly about my complicated medical problems."

10/31/2025

It was a very special day in the NICU at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center as our tiniest patients celebrated their first Halloween.

Thank you to the nurses and care teams whose compassion and creativity bring moments of magic to families facing their toughest days.

10/31/2025

We recently celebrated our incredible Penn Medicine Princeton Health Pharmacy team (90 strong) who keep our patients safe with knowledge, precision, and compassion. During Pharmacy Week, our pharmacy residents planned a full week of fun: spirit days, daily games like Find the Pillbox and Guess Who, and a friendly Pharmacists vs. Technicians Pharmacy War to wrap it all up!

Across Penn Medicine, we’re proud to honor the 1,500+ pharmacists, technicians, and students whose expertise ensures the highest standards of care for our patients. Thank you for all you do; for every order verified, every question answered, and every patient cared for.

10/27/2025

It’s safe to say our furry friends are some of our most beloved volunteers!

The Pet Therapy Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Health features five certified pet therapists and three therapy dogs who brighten patient units and special events, spreading calm and connection wherever they go.

Over at Princeton House Behavioral Health, facility dog Darrell joins group therapy sessions for the First Responder Treatment Service, helping participants open up and heal in his own gentle way.

"Our fluffy friends offer a unique sense of calm," said Princeton Health Volunteer Services Director Nanette Spedden.

10/24/2025

At Penn Medicine Princeton Health, we’re proud to support our community members on every step of their health journeys.

At a recent half-day symposium, From Struggle to Solution: A New Take on Weight & Health, our experts had the chance to share valuable education and empowering strategies. From nutrition and mindfulness to cutting-edge medical, endoscopic, and surgical options, attendees left with knowledge of a wide range of tools for maintaining a healthy weight and improving their overall health.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our incredible team whose dedication made this event possible. Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community!

10/23/2025

Our team came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center, a huge milestone for the future of cancer care right here on our campus.

Employees gathered to enjoy cake, apples, and cider, and to partake in games like Spin-the-Wheel featuring fun facts about the new center and a tower-building challenge that brought out everyone’s competitive side.

It was a day full of laughter, learning, and pride as we marked the beginning of a new chapter, one that will bring advanced cancer care and hope even closer to home.

10/21/2025

It was a day of celebration as Penn Medicine leaders and regional community representatives broke ground on the Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center—a transformative $401 million project that will deliver a full spectrum of cancer services to patients in Central New Jersey.

Located on the campus of Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, the 200,000-square-foot center, scheduled to open in May 2028, will bring radiation therapy, infusion, breast imaging, and diagnostics together under one roof, simplifying the treatment journey for patients in our region.

“This is a significant first step in our efforts to redefine cancer care in Central New Jersey,” said Princeton Health CEO James Demetriades. “The Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center will offer patients seamless access to clinical trials, personalized therapies, and coordinated care across our entire health system.”

The project, which includes a recently completed 6-story parking garage and a planned imaging center, is the largest expansion of Princeton Health since the new hospital opened in 2012. The new cancer center will house more than 40 exam rooms, 30 infusion chairs, and two linear accelerators to deliver radiation therapy.

The center will also feature a breast imaging center and advanced diagnostic technologies including CT, MRI, and SPECT/CT, which provides clearer images at lower radiation doses and enables physicians to both detect cancer earlier and guide treatment with greater precision.

10/20/2025

“If you truly invest in and care about your team as people, you will succeed.”

That’s the heart of Sunita Mani, PT, director of outpatient rehab at Princeton Health.

When she first joined in 2012, the Plainsboro clinic was nothing more than a tiny trailer with one desk, one bike, and one treatment table.

Today it’s a thriving, specialized center offering care in vestibular, golf, dance, and neuro-rehabilitation, all thanks to Sunita’s people-first vision.

Because for Sunita, it goes beyond building a program. It’s about building trust, community, and creating a place where patients and providers work together to heal.

10/18/2025

Just before her 34th birthday, Kate Korson—then living in Colorado—found a lump in her breast she described as “massive.” Everything came to a screeching halt when after a mammogram, the radiologist delivered devastating news: it looked like cancer.

Kate called Penn Medicine that same day. She knew she wanted to be treated close to her childhood home, a place where both of her parents had once received lifesaving care. When she connected with a nurse navigator, she felt immediate relief, knowing someone would guide her through every step of treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive and challenging diagnosis.

“Even if I lived halfway across the world, Penn is where I would have gone,” Kate said.

Shocked to learn she had stage III breast cancer, Kate Korson knew just where to go. She flew home to Penn Medicine, where a clinical trial saved her life.

10/13/2025

Dr. Ashley Newman, a breast surgical oncologist at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, puts people first. She knows that every breast concern comes with questions, fears, and hope, and she’s there to listen, explain, and walk beside her patients every step of the way. With kindness and compassion at the heart of her care, Dr. Newman makes sure no one faces the journey alone.

10/10/2025

We are thrilled to welcome 23 registered nurse residents into the August 2025 RN Residency Cohort at Penn Medicine Princeton Health!

This year-long, CCNE-accredited program offers new nurses a unique opportunity to grow their skills, confidence, and clinical judgment as they begin their professional journey. Residents gain hands-on experience across a variety of specialty areas including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, operating room, behavioral health, maternal child health, and hybrid pathways.

The program is led by experienced nurse educators Allison Healy, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, GERO-BC and Alyssa Ryan, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, MEDSURG-BC, who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of nurses.

We look forward to supporting this talented group as they expand their expertise and make meaningful contributions to the care of our patients and community.