Events - Penn State Health News

March 2026
Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work

March 10, 8:00 am to March 30, 4:00 pm Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work

Webconference

REGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live […]
Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work

March 17, 8:00 am to April 6, 4:00 pm Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work

Webconference

REGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live […]
Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work

March 24, 8:00 am to April 13, 4:00 pm Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work

Webconference

REGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live […]
Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration

March 26, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

NO-COST, CME-ELIGIBLE PROGRAM Monthly Sessions | 12-1 p.m. EST | Sep. 25, 2025 - Mar. 26, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you interested in? The newest developments in treatments. Exchanging knowledge […]
CTSI TSS Webinar: “High‑Impact Practices as Pathways to Broadening Participation in Computing: A Cultural‑Historical Activity Theory Perspective”

March 26, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Virtual

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / March 26, 2026 Broadening participation in computing is a national priority because the U.S. needs all available STEM talent to stay competitive, especially in […]
Teaching in the Operating Room: What works, What Doesn’t, and What Don’t we Know? w/Susan Glod, MD

March 26, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Woodward Center Lecture - Teaching in the Operating Room: What works, What Doesn’t, and What Don’t we Know? Presenter: Susan Glod, MD
Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad

March 26, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Room C1620K - Harrell Library Technology Sandbox 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

Join Michael Cote for a FREE introduction to 3D modeling with TinkerCad. Participants will learn how to add shapes and then combine them to create 3D models to be printed […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

March 26, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

2:30 – 4 pm • Main lobby Seasons (Dulcimer)
ABC, ASH and ASTRO Update

March 27, 7:15 am to 4:30 pm

Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 325 University Drive, Hershey

ABC, ASH and ASTRO Update: Highlights of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025, American Society of Hematology 2025, and Highlights of American Society for Radiation Oncology 2025 National Conferences […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

March 27, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby Seasons (Dulcimer and Harp)
Informed Consent Training

March 30, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Virtual

Description: The Informed Consent Training is focused on requirements and best practices for obtaining informed consent for human subjects research. The session will explore the elements of informed consent and […]
Penny Rybka Memorial Lectureship

March 31, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

University Conference Center 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Save the date for the Penny Rybka Memorial Lectureship, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the University Conference Center. […]
Engaging Young Voices: Innovative Approaches to Research with Children

March 31, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Webconference

The Penn State CTSI Community Engagement Team invites you to join us for an educational workshop, “Engaging Young Voices: Innovative Approaches to Research with Children," focused on conducting research with […]
Using Microsoft Teams to Enhance Collaboration and Hold Meetings Virtually

March 31, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Webinar

Join Michael Cote for a FREE workshop on how to use Microsoft Teams to collaborate with peers, work on shared documents, and hold meetings virtually. Participants will learn how to […]
April 2026
Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today

April 1, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm

Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Julie Nevel, keyboard 10:00 – 11:30am, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute Carrie Feidt, painter 10:00 – 11:30am, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 1, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

1 – 2:30 pm • Main lobby Julie Nevel (Piano)
Debra R. Sorosky and Joel I. Sorosky, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Lectureship Endowment

April 1, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Junker Auditorium - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

Join Dr. Anil K. Sood for the inaugural lecture, “Catalyzing Change: The Ovarian Cancer Moon Shot Journey." Held in Junker Auditorium and available via Teams, this session offers students, residents […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 2, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10:30 am – 12 pm • UPC lobby Mark Wesling (Guitar)
Introduction to Adobe CC Express

April 2, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Webinar

Join Michael Cote for a FREE introduction to Adobe Express. Adobe Express can be used to make quick edits to videos, photos, and PDF’s. Participants will learn how to add […]
Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program

April 2, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Zoom

TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS (CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 1-2 p.m. EST | Sep. 4, 2025 – May 7, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you […]

Free
Introduction to Rayyan

April 2, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Zoom

Rayyan is an AI-powered, web-based, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library's Brad Long will focus the free version […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 3, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

1-2:30 pm • Main lobby Julie Moffitt (Piano)
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 6, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • UPC lobby Seasons (Harp and Violin)
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 7, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

1 – 2:30 pm • UPC Lobby Shelba Purtle (Hand Pans)
Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

April 7, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

Be in the moment. Care for yourself. Care for your patients. Learn how to use mindfulness to work with stress and provide safer, more effective care while combating harmful implicit […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 8, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Tree House Café - Penn State Health Children's Hospital 600 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • Children’s Hospital Molly Rahe-Randall (Violin)
Connecting Through Literature: Classic American Short Stories Session 4

April 8, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Online Discussion – Short Story: "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison Description from Wikipedia: "Recitatif" is Toni Morrison's first published short story. It was initially published in 1983 in […]
Powerful Pronunciation

April 8, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Webinar

Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive, expert-led environment? Join […]
Blue and White Gastrointestinal Summit: Uniting Medicine, Surgery, and Innovation in Digestive Health

April 9, 8:00 am to April 10, 5:00 pm

Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 325 University Drive, Hershey

REGISTER NOW: This Penn State Health gastroenterology and hepatology conference aims to bring together clinicians and other health care providers for clinical updates on current trends in the management of […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 9, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

11:30 am – 1 pm • UPC lobby Dani Fiore (Percussion)
Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today

April 9, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Shelba Purtle, hand pans 11:30am– 12:30pm, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute Julie Nevel, keyboard 1:00 – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer […]
Pediatric Oncology ECHO

April 9, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Training for Primary Care Providers (CME credits available) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 12-1 p.m. EST | Dec. 11, 2025 – Jul. 9, 2026 | 100% Virtual No matter your level […]
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting

April 9, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Webconference

Monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) review meeting.
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 10, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

11:30 am – 1 pm • Main lobby Elena Millar (Piano)
16th Annual Focus on Pharmacology Conference

April 11, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Focus on Pharmacology Conference, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Saturday, April 11, 2026, live at […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 13, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10:30 am – 12 pm • Main lobby Hannah Belser (Piano)
Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

April 13, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

Be in the moment. Care for yourself. Care for your patients. Learn how to use mindfulness to work with stress and provide safer, more effective care while combating harmful implicit […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 14, 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

9:30 – 11 am • Main lobby Ralph Diekemper (Piano)
Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad

April 14, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Room C1620K - Harrell Library Technology Sandbox 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

Join Michael Cote for a FREE introduction to 3D modeling with TinkerCad. Participants will learn how to add shapes and then combine them to create 3D models to be printed […]
Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Consortium: Spring 2026 Update

April 14, 5:15 pm to 8:30 pm

The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, United States

Registration is now open for the Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Consortium: Spring 2026 Update, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday, April 14, 2026, […]
Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

April 14, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

Be in the moment. Care for yourself. Care for your patients. Learn how to use mindfulness to work with stress and provide safer, more effective care while combating harmful implicit […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 15, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby Jonathan Frazier (Piano)
Introduction to EndNote Online Classic

April 15, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

EndNote Online Classic saves time by properly formatting citations. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library's Brad Long will show participants how to import references from key library databases, including […]
College of Medicine Research Data Live Help Sessions

April 15, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Remote

The COM Research Data team is now offering live help sessions to support you with all your research data needs. Whether you have a data request, questions about research data, […]
Black Maternal Health Week Events 2026

April 15, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Lecture Room A (Room C4618) - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

Join us for an afternoon of Advocacy, Research and Recognition Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Black Maternal Health Research Poster Symposium 3-4 p.m. C3621 Accepted posters and oral presentations focused on […]
In the Key of D: Community Concert

April 15, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Lecture Room D (Room C7619) - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United States

Join us for another community concert on April 15 at 5:30 pm in Lecture Room D. Students, faculty, and staff will perform their favorite musical pieces on instruments ranging from […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 16, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby Anthony Haubert (Piano)
Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today

April 16, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Shelba Purtle, hand pans 1:00 - 2:00pm, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute Jonathan Frazier, painter 1:00 – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer […]
Powerful Pronunciation

April 16, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Webinar

Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive, expert-led environment? Join […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 17, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • UPC lobby Luke Lee (Cello)
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 20, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

1 – 2:30 pm • Mail lobby Kate McCutchan (Piano)
Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

April 20, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course

Be in the moment. Care for yourself. Care for your patients. Learn how to use mindfulness to work with stress and provide safer, more effective care while combating harmful implicit […]
Kidney Updates 2026

April 21, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, United States

REGISTER NOW: Kidney Updates 2026 Details to follow.
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 22, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

11:30 am – 1 pm • Main lobby Michael Marini (Piano)
Making Comments Count: High-Quality Written Feedback in Clinical Education w/Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP

April 22, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Making Comments Count: High-Quality Written Feedback in Clinical Education Presenter: Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP Learning objectives Review common themes among types of written comments Discuss "frame of reference" in context […]
Inclusion Academy, Culturally Responsive Care for Patients with Mental Illness and Addiction

April 23, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Webinar

Mental illness and addiction affect individuals across all backgrounds—but cultural understanding can make all the difference in how care is received and outcomes are achieved. Join us for a powerful […]
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 23, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

2:30 – 4 pm • Main lobby Seasons (Dulcimer)
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 24, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby Seasons (Harp and Dulcimer)
Live Music in Lobbies Today

April 28, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Main Entrance Lobby - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby Frances Drost (Piano)
Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today

April 28, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, United States

Seasons, harp and hammered dulcimer (Mary-Kate & Peter) 1:00pm – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute
Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals

April 29, 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Webinar

Every brain is unique—and so is every patient. Join us for an enlightening session that explores how embracing neurodiversity can lead to more compassionate, effective, and inclusive care. Learn how […]
Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals

April 29, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Webinar

Every brain is unique—and so is every patient. Join us for an enlightening session that explores how embracing neurodiversity can lead to more compassionate, effective, and inclusive care. Learn how […]
May 2026
Symposium on Reproductive Health and Aging

May 7, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, United States

The Huck Center for Reproductive Biology and Health and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Endocrinology and Infertility, are offering a joint symposium focused on Reproductive Health and […]
Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program

May 7, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Zoom

TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS (CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 1-2 p.m. EST | Sep. 4, 2025 – May 7, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you […]

Free
Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Symposium: Cardiovascular Disease from Prevention to Intervention

May 8, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033 30 Conference Drive, Hershey

Save the date for the Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Symposium: Cardiovascular Disease from Prevention to Intervention, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, […]
Leading by Example: Educators as Listeners

May 12, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Leading by Example: Educators as Listeners Presenter: Jeanine Beatty-Chadha, M.Ed. Learning Objectives Describe the connection between listening and learner-centered teaching. Evaluate the use of listening strategies featured in a scenario in order […]
Interfaith Spring Unity Gathering

May 13, 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

Room T2500 - Penn State Cancer Institute 400 University Dr., Hershey, PA, United States

The Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement and Interfaith Business Employee Resource Group are delighted to invite you to a special drop in networking event! Drop in for a bite […]
Pediatric Oncology ECHO

May 14, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Training for Primary Care Providers (CME credits available) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 12-1 p.m. EST | Dec. 11, 2025 – Jul. 9, 2026 | 100% Virtual No matter your level […]
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting

May 14, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Webconference

Monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) review meeting.
Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Understanding the Impact of Social Determinants on Healthcare Access and Patient Outcomes

May 19, 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Webinar

Health doesn’t begin in the exam room—it begins in our homes, neighborhoods, and communities. Join us for a powerful session that explores how Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—like housing, education, […]
Powerful Pronunciation

May 19, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Webinar

Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive, expert-led environment? Join […]
Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Understanding the Impact of Social Determinants on Healthcare Access and Patient Outcomes

May 19, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Webinar

Health doesn’t begin in the exam room—it begins in our homes, neighborhoods, and communities. Join us for a powerful session that explores how Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—like housing, education, […]
College of Medicine Research Data Live Help Sessions

May 20, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Remote

The COM Research Data team is now offering live help sessions to support you with all your research data needs. Whether you have a data request, questions about research data, […]
Powerful Pronunciation

May 20, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Webinar

Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive, expert-led environment? Join […]
Creating Interactive Presentations w/Rachel Casas, MD, EdM

May 26, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Zoom

Woodward Center Lecture - Creating Interactive Presentations Presenter: Rachel Casas, MD, EdM

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