Category: Community

Two women and a man stand next to each other in front of a Giorgio truck. There are pictures of mushrooms on the truck. In the background on the left, cars are parked in the grass. On the right, trucks can be seen behind a fence.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center partners with Highmark to support community health

Nov 2, 2022

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Highmark jointly sponsor an Oct. 16 family health fair at The Giorgi Companies’ office in Blandon, Pa.

A man and a woman sit next to each other. The man has his arm around the woman. The two look at each other, smiling slightly.

College of Medicine, Nursing collaborate on community education series to help dementia caregivers

Sep 16, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine and the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing have launched a new community education series for dementia caregivers.

The Nittany Lion cheers on children.

Penn State PRO Wellness, Cerner Charitable Foundation get kids to “Move it Outside”

May 18, 2022

Penn State PRO Wellness helped children at a Montgomery County school get active during their Move It Outside event on May 5.

Kristin Eckert and Douglas Stairs stand together at an event hosted by the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

Cancer Institute hosts high school students for cancer research, oncology career event

May 18, 2022

Penn State Cancer Institute teamed up with the PA Breast Cancer Coalition to introduce students from Lebanon High School to cancer research and discuss careers in science and health care.

Four health care workers organize plastic containers full of syringes, which are placed at the edge of a parking lot. A car and bushes are in the background.

Penn State Health collects hundreds of pounds of unwanted prescription drugs

May 11, 2022

Penn State Health collected 593 pounds of unneeded or expired medication on Saturday, April 30, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event also filled 27 sharps containers with used needles and syringes.

Six people pose with an oversized check in front of a building. The check, in the amount of $105,000, is from the High Foundation and made payable to Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center wins grant to train community health workers

Apr 19, 2022

The High Foundation of Lancaster has presented Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center with a $105,000 grant to fund training for 100 participants who enroll in its Community Health Worker training program.

Two women pose for a photo standing in front of a refrigerator with a clear glass door. Items in the refrigerator include water, apples and other healthy foods. A countertop and a couple of small tables are in the background.

$20,000 gift helps Penn State Health establish community fridge program

Apr 19, 2022

Walmart has awarded a $20,000 grant to Penn State Health to combat food insecurity among people in downtown Harrisburg.

Event co-host stands at podium to address audience at All Things Diversity event.

Taking the diversity conversation to the community: All Things Diversity events in March

Mar 23, 2022

The All Things Diversity program’s March events included a session in Lancaster, which focused on diversity and culture in the community, and another in Hershey, with a discussion on ageism.

In a courtyard, two people fold an American flag. A man stands at attention in front of the flag. Behind them, a row of people look on from a walkway.

Military/veteran BERGs expanding, open for membership

Jan 26, 2022

In 2017, the health system established its first military veteran business and employee resource group (BERG) to help retain veteran employees.

Six people hold food containers near a pile of boxes stationed in a parking space outside a brick building.

Penn State Health, Association of Faculty and Friends’ Lion’s Share raise food, funds for families in need

Jan 18, 2022

Penn State Health and the Association of Faculty and Friend’s Lion’s Share collected 756 pounds of food for a Harrisburg food pantry and clinic.

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