Penn State Health Inclusion Week – June 13-17, 2022
June 13 to June 17
Penn State Health’s Inclusion Week is an opportunity for employees to expand their awareness of other cultures through virtual programs showcasing diversity as a component of health care and healing. These events support Penn State Health’s inclusive approach to caring for our increasingly diverse patient population. Embedded within Inclusion Week this year is Penn State Health’s Day of Understanding on Tuesday, June 14. This day is part of a national initiative to engage in candid conversations to inspire change. The week will end with a celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Employees are encouraged to join the events below:
Monday, June 13 – The Arts are an Integral Component of Health (NOAH)
- 8-8:45 a.m.: Healing Through Diverse Art – A Model of Inclusion at Hampden Medical Center
- Noon-12:45 p.m.: Kienle Ripple Effect Update
Tuesday, June 14 – Penn State Health Day of Understanding
- 8-8:45 a.m.: Understanding the Impact of Critical Race Theory on Diversity and Inclusion Strategies
- Noon-12:45 p.m.: Opportunities and Challenges in Increasing the Diversity of the Clinician Workforce
Wednesday, June 15 – Advancing Life Quality
- 8-8:45 a.m.: Achieving Health Equity Through Quality and Safety
- 4-5 p.m.: Inclusion Academy Dimensions of Diversity Series – An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
- 5:30-6:15 p.m.: The Power of Music and Movement in Health and Well-Being (this session will also be onsite at multiple locations)
Thursday, June 16 – Understanding the Needs and Experiences of Others
- 8-8:45 a.m.: Welcoming Our New Patient Populations
- 4:30-5:45 p.m.: ‘ENOUGH: Say Their Names’ Reading and the Impact of National Events on Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
Friday, June 17 – Looking Forward and Back