Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Live Music in Lobbies Today
10-11:30 am • Main lobby Frances Drost (Piano) 1-2:30 pm • Main lobby Kate McCutchan (Piano) 1-2:30 pm • UPC lobby Shelba Purtle (Hand Pans)
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3 events,
Webinar: Sustainability Council Meeting
Webinar: Sustainability Council Meeting
The council comprises representatives from each Sustainable Development Goals team and from Penn State Health/Penn State College of Medicine.
2 events,
Breastfeeding Basics Class
Breastfeeding Basics Class
This one-evening class covers basic techniques for positioning and latch, how to assess a good feeding, mechanics of producing milk, pumping and storage of breastmilk, and available resources. For registration information, call 717-981-8238 or e-mail hmoretz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
3 events,
Walk In Wednesday: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital
Walk In Wednesday: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital
Hiring for clinical positions within the Hospital.
Childbirth Preparation
Childbirth Preparation
This class covers phases/stages of labor and delivery, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor, pain medication options and what to expect postpartum. It is best if taken in the last 4 months of pregnancy. For registration information, call 717-981-8238 or e-mail hmoretz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
3 events,
USMLE Step1 students – Meditation session
USMLE Step1 students – Meditation session
Special Meditation session for the Step1 students preparing for their Step1 exam. Heart Ryhythm meditation for learning techniques to help you relax.
Take a step toward better health. ‘Walk with a Doc.’
Take a step toward better health. ‘Walk with a Doc.’
“Walk with a Doc” and step into a healthier you with Penn State Health outpatient locations in the Berks region.
3 events,
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Learn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Learn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
1 event,
Weekend Childbirth Preparation
Weekend Childbirth Preparation
This all day class covers phases/stages of labor and delivery, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor, pain medication options and what to expect postpartum. It is best if taken in the last 4 months of pregnancy. For registration information, call 717-981-8238 or e-mail hmoretz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
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2 events,
6 events,
ROAR (Research Operations and Administrative Rounds)
ROAR (Research Operations and Administrative Rounds)
Topic: Contracts Data Use Agreement Update Adam McDowell ACRP Learning Management System Update Liz Galgocy Clinical Trial Office Update Kevin Gardner Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://psu.zoom.us/j/92152221238?pwd=a2xJcW4rK1BTQWhFR0FibERRYXd1dz09 Passcode: 135515 Dial: 1-646-876-9923
MLK commemoration series: “Racism In Medicine: Enlightening Ourselves On The Past, Recognizing The Present, And Working Towards Elimination In The Future”
MLK commemoration series: “Racism In Medicine: Enlightening Ourselves On The Past, Recognizing The Present, And Working Towards Elimination In The Future”
This discussion is part of the "Confronting Race In Medicine And Science: Carving Our Paths To The Promise Land" series.
Nursing Hiring Event – Lancaster Medical Center
Nursing Hiring Event – Lancaster Medical Center
Join the Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center team for on-the-spot interviews for full and part-time registered nurse positions.
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Tong Lu / Cole Burgess
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Tong Lu / Cole Burgess
Two Biomedical Sciences students will present.
7 events,
Nursing Hiring Event – Hershey Medical Center
Nursing Hiring Event – Hershey Medical Center
Meet with the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center nursing team for on-the-spot interviews for full and part-time registered nurse, graduate nurse and licensed practical nurse positions.
MLK commemoration series: “Why Diversity In Psychiatric Genetics Matters?”
MLK commemoration series: “Why Diversity In Psychiatric Genetics Matters?”
This discussion is part of the "Confronting Race In Medicine And Science: Carving Our Paths To The Promise Land" series.
Final Thesis Defense – Ian R. Hayman
Final Thesis Defense – Ian R. Hayman
“Infection and Intercellular Spread of Epstein-Barr Virus in Stratified Epithelium” will be presented by Ian Hayman, PhD candidate in the Biomedical Sciences graduate program.
Stroke Support Group
Stroke Support Group
This support group provides programs of interest for stroke survivors and offers an opportunity for support and socialization.
11 events,
CARE Center offers online writing workshop
“Write from the Heart,” an eight-week, online creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis, whether in active treatment or beyond.
ECHO Series: Addressing Underage Alcohol and Substance Abuse
ECHO Series: Addressing Underage Alcohol and Substance Abuse
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to empower pediatricians and school nurses to improve health outcomes for the underserved.
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Medical care for Nepalese and Bhutanese patients
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Medical care for Nepalese and Bhutanese patients
Dr. Sanjay Yadav addresses awareness in enhancing medical care services for Nepalis and Bhutanese patients. This webinar will cover cultural differences and similarities in offering medical care to these populations. The following credits have been approved for this webinar session: 1. Awareness of the similarities and differences in providing Culturally Responsive Care to Nepalese and […]
Webinar: Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting
Webinar: Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting
Monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) review meeting.
Take a step toward better health. ‘Walk with a Doc.’
Take a step toward better health. ‘Walk with a Doc.’
“Walk with a Doc” and step into a healthier you with Penn State Health outpatient locations in the Berks region.
5 events,
Webinar: FDA Considerations to Fast-track your Translational Research
Webinar: FDA Considerations to Fast-track your Translational Research
The bench-to-bedside translation of innovative drug therapies and medical devices continues to transform the future of healthcare. Understanding the regulatory requirements and expectations of drug and device development allows for the design of more efficient, yet comprehensive, clinical protocols and a faster path to the bedside. In this session, two leaders from the industry will […]
Donate life. Donate blood. – January
Donate life. Donate blood. – January
Giving blood is safe and simple. Make an appointment and learn how you can be a life line today.
ECHO Series: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
ECHO Series: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
This Penn State Project ECHO series will empower primary care providers to improve health outcomes for underserved patients with EDS. The case-based series builds capacity for advanced patient-centered research in EDS.
6 events,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Day is observed every year on the third Monday of January. King was an influential civil rights leader, best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2023
The Department of Emergency Medicine will be hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2023 Community Health Fair and Celebration from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at the Central Alison Hill Community Center in Harrisburg PA.
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Women and Babies Center Tours
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Women and Babies Center Tours
The Women and Babies Center at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is ready to provide all the care your growing family needs, close to home on the West Shore. Schedule a tour today.
8 events,
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Understanding the Need for Diversity in Clinical Trials
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Understanding the Need for Diversity in Clinical Trials
Presenters will discuss why enhancing clinical trial diversity is a moral and scientific imperative and why the lack of diversity is an obstacle to understanding the safety and efficacy of novel therapies across population subgroups.
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Health Care Justice: The Case for Health Equity
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Health Care Justice: The Case for Health Equity
The presenter will discuss the case for promoting health equity within organizations and its role in improving patient outcomes propelling efforts to improve access, reduce disparities and strengthen communities.
Savvy Grant Seeking for Trainees
Savvy Grant Seeking for Trainees
Research Development is offering two special topic workshops to focus on fellowship awards.
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Student Seminar – Megan McGinley / Victoria Pearce
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Student Seminar – Megan McGinley / Victoria Pearce
Two Biomedical Sciences students will present.
7 events,
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: The Historical Impact of Race on eGFR
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: The Historical Impact of Race on eGFR
This session discusses the historical impact and debate in using race in calculating eGFR.
ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to provide the knowledge, support and resources necessary to increase the capacity and confidence of primary care providers to effectively practice using medication for opioid use disorder.
ECHO Series: Pennsylvania AHEC Community Health Workers
ECHO Series: Pennsylvania AHEC Community Health Workers
This ECHO series seeks to train CHWs in an effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s public health infrastructure and improve community health outcomes.
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Racial Profiling in Retail Environments
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Racial Profiling in Retail Environments
Presenter Dr. Shaun Gabbidon, Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice in the School of Public Affairs at Penn State University Harrisburg, lays out the results of nearly two decades of research on racial profiling in retail settings.
12 events,
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Mask making to Reflect the Impact of Microaggressions
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Mask making to Reflect the Impact of Microaggressions
Dr. Mark Stephens, Associate Dean for Medical Education, Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Professor of Humanities, Penn State College of Medicine, University Park Regional Campus. University Park, PA presents an interactive art session on mask making as a tool to examine identity and bias.
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Brianna Evans
Neuroscience Student Seminar – Brianna Evans
"Treatment with a Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Reverses Fentanyl Seeking and Ameliorates Brain Activation Patterns in Structures Involved in Aversion/Withdrawal and Reward/Seeking in Rats" will be presented at noon by Brianna Evans, PhD student in the Neuroscience graduate program.
Webinar: Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar – ‘Understanding the epigenetic gene regulation with Systems Biology’
Webinar: Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar – ‘Understanding the epigenetic gene regulation with Systems Biology’
Presented by: Yasin Uzun, MSc, PhD, Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine
Webinar: Policy Research and Public Health Practice: A Local Health Department Perspective
Webinar: Policy Research and Public Health Practice: A Local Health Department Perspective
Presented by Paul Simon, MPH, MD; Chief Science Officer of the LA County Department of Health. Register here.
8 events,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – abc27 “Good Day PA”
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – abc27 “Good Day PA”
Penn State Health experts share information on the innovative approaches and benefits of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Seminar Series presents Li Chen, PhD.
Lessons Learned From GME Program Development and Administration: Listening to Your Learners
Lessons Learned From GME Program Development and Administration: Listening to Your Learners
Woodward Center Dr. David Chu, 2022 Junior Faculty Teaching Award
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Diversity and Inclusion Health System Town Hall: Why Diversity and Inclusion Remain Critical for Healthcare
Penn State Health Inclusion Week: Diversity and Inclusion Health System Town Hall: Why Diversity and Inclusion Remain Critical for Healthcare
Our organization wide leaders come together to discuss the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Penn State Health.
2 events,
Free Hernia Education and Screenings
Free Hernia Education and Screenings
Join Penn State Health experts for a free information session on the detection and care of hernias. Free hernia screenings are available after each presentation.
4 events,
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Winter Monday evening sessions
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Winter Monday evening sessions
This series will run Mondays from Jan. 30 to March 20, 2023, via Zoom.
5 events,
Penn State Health – Lancaster Medical Center
Penn State Health – Lancaster Medical Center
Hiring for full and part-time positions, including Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologist First Assist, Surgical Technicians, Sterile Processing, Endoscopy, Medical Lab, Medical Assistant, Radiology, Ultrasound Technician, Monitor Technician and Community Registration Associate.
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Jiaxing Chen / Soo-Yeon Kim
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Jiaxing Chen / Soo-Yeon Kim
Two Biomedical Sciences students will present.
7 events,
ECHO Series: Mental Health for Medical Students
ECHO Series: Mental Health for Medical Students
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series is designed to empower medical students to manage a wide range of patient mental health conditions to improve overall patient care.
ECHO Series: Student Mental Health in Secondary Schools
ECHO Series: Student Mental Health in Secondary Schools
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series focuses on aiding school personnel within middle and senior high schools.
Webinar: BMS Seminar Series: Emily Miraldi, PhD
Webinar: BMS Seminar Series: Emily Miraldi, PhD
Dr. Miraldi, who serves as an assistant professor in the UC department of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, will present a research seminar as part of the Biomedical Sciences Seminar Series. Email Jessica at jlk296@psu.edu for additional information and the Zoom link.
Childbirth Preparation
Childbirth Preparation
This class covers phases/stages of labor and delivery, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor, pain medication options and what to expect postpartum. It is best if taken in the last 4 months of pregnancy. For registration information, call 717-981-8238 or e-mail hmoretz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
8 events,
ECHO Series: Addressing Underage Alcohol and Substance Abuse
ECHO Series: Addressing Underage Alcohol and Substance Abuse
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to empower pediatricians and school nurses to improve health outcomes for the underserved.
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Addressing the healthcare needs of Indian and Indian American Patients
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Addressing the healthcare needs of Indian and Indian American Patients
Learn best practices in addressing the healthcare needs of Indian and Indian American Patients. 1. Recognize the differences between Indian and Indian American patients 2. Identify the unique needs these populations bring to the healthcare system 3. Learn best practices in creating a caring and trusting patient-provider relationship The following credits have been approved for […]
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar – ‘Detecting high-dimensional association in large scale genomic data’
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar – ‘Detecting high-dimensional association in large scale genomic data’
Presented by: Qunhua Li, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept of Statistics, Associate Chair, Bioinformatics & Genomics Graduate Program, Penn State
ECHO Series: Long-Term Care RISE
ECHO Series: Long-Term Care RISE
This Penn State Project ECHO series provides an innovative and evidence-based approach to increasing high-quality care for long-term care residents. The case-based series aims to bring together specialists and non-specialists to improve care for residents in the communities where they live.
5 events,
Surgical Weight Loss – abc27 “Good Day PA” Takeover and Webchat
Surgical Weight Loss – abc27 “Good Day PA” Takeover and Webchat
Learn about surgical weight loss options and the importance of comprehensive weight management to help you safely reach and maintain your goal weight.
USMLE Step1 Laugh Therapy session with Dr. Baweja
USMLE Step1 Laugh Therapy session with Dr. Baweja
Dr. Ritika Baweja is facilitating a Laugh Therapy session for the USMLE Step1 students during their study period.
I-Corps@NCATS Short Course Winter 2023
I-Corps@NCATS Short Course Winter 2023
Hosted by the Penn State Center for Medical Innovation, the I-Corps@NCATS program is a 5-week short course that offers a methodology to identify the commercial potential of your technology.
3 events,
Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
This support group provides information of interest to those with pulmonary fibrosis, their family, caregivers and supporters, and offers an opportunity for support and socialization.
3 events,
Seminar: New Instrument-free Single Cell Technology
Seminar: New Instrument-free Single Cell Technology
As part of the Genome Sciences Core facility’s ongoing efforts to introduce new technologies, we are hosting an informational seminar, sponsored by Parse Biosciences, about their new instrument‑free single cell technology. The presentation, which will also be offered virtually, will include an attractive industry‑sponsored single cell competition to profile and sequence up to 100,000 cells. We look forward […]
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Brianna Kable / Chen Wang
Biomedical Sciences Student Seminar – Brianna Kable / Chen Wang
Two Biomedical Sciences students will present.
6 events,
ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
ECHO Series: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
This case-based Penn State Project ECHO series aims to provide the knowledge, support and resources necessary to increase the capacity and confidence of primary care providers to effectively practice using medication for opioid use disorder.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Winter Wednesday morning sessions
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Winter Wednesday morning sessions
This series will run Wednesdays from Feb. 1 to March 22, 2023, via Zoom.
Valentine’s Day 3D Printing and Modeling Workshop
Valentine’s Day 3D Printing and Modeling Workshop
Learn how to use Tinkercad software to create and 3D print a Valentine’s Day Gift box and cookie cutter in this free, in-person workshop.
Childbirth Preparation
Childbirth Preparation
This class covers phases/stages of labor and delivery, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor, pain medication options and what to expect postpartum. It is best if taken in the last 4 months of pregnancy. For registration information, call 717-981-8238 or e-mail hmoretz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
4 events,
Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects – abc27 “Good Day PA” Takeover and Webchat
Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects – abc27 “Good Day PA” Takeover and Webchat
Experts from Penn State Health Children's Hospital share information on pediatric heart procedures and answer viewer questions during a live webchat.
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar – ‘Model Averaging Beats Model Selection (Asymptotically and Predictively)’
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Seminar – ‘Model Averaging Beats Model Selection (Asymptotically and Predictively)’
Presented by: Bertrand S. Clarke, B.Sc., PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Statistics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
5 events,
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Learn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
Learn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
I-Corps@NCATS Short Course Winter 2023
I-Corps@NCATS Short Course Winter 2023
Hosted by the Penn State Center for Medical Innovation, the I-Corps@NCATS program is a 5-week short course that offers a methodology to identify the commercial potential of your technology.