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February 2019
Chinese New Year
This is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays observed by Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian adherents. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as employees and learners will likely request leave from work/courses.
Find out more »Inclusion Academy: Leadership Program for Managing Inclusion – Addressing Health Care Disparities in Minority Communities
The Institute of Medicine defines disparities in health care as racial or ethnic differences in the quality of health care that are not due to access-related factors or clinical needs, preferences and appropriateness of intervention. The level of un-insurance for Hispanics is 34 percent compared with those in the white population, which is 13 percent, and Native American and Native Alaskans receive less prenatal care in the first trimester. The sources of racial and ethnic health care include geographical differences,…
Find out more »Inclusion Academy: Culturally Excellent Workplace and Learning Strategies – Health Disparities in Minority Communities
The Institute of Medicine defines disparities in health care as racial or ethnic differences in the quality of health care that are not due to access-related factors or clinical needs, preferences, and appropriateness of intervention. The level of un-insurance for Hispanics is 34 percent, compared with those in the white population, which is 13 percent, and Native American and Native Alaskans receive less prenatal care in the first trimester compared to other groups. The sources of racial and ethnic health…
Find out more »March 2019
Holi
Holi is a Hindu spring festival holiday, signifying the arrival of spring. Celebrations involve a "free for all festival of colors" where participants engage in color/water fights and bands play music through the streets. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work -elated events as employees and learners may request leave from work/courses. Holi is observed from sundown March 20 to sundown March 21.
Find out more »Nowruz
Nowruz is the New Year celebration for the Zoroastrian faith. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as employees and learners may request leave from work/courses.
Find out more »April 2019
Lailat al-Miraj
Lailat al-Miraj is an Islamic holiday that commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as employees and learners may take leave from work/courses. Lailat al-Miraj is observed from sundown April 2 to sundown April 3.
Find out more »Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as some employees and learners may request leave from work/courses.
Find out more »Vaisakhi or Baisakhi
Vaisakhi or Baisakhi is a New Year holiday celebrated by Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhist adherents. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as some employees and learners may request leave from work/courses.
Find out more »Good Friday
Good Friday is one of the holiest holidays in the Christian and Roman Catholic faiths; it is also known as Great Friday or Easter Friday. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as some employees and learners may request leave from work/courses.
Find out more »May 2019
Inclusion Academy: Leadership Program for Managing Inclusion – Improving the Experiences of Patients and Employees with Disabilities
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in five people has a disability. CDC director Tom Frieden stated "health professionals and health care systems need to meet the needs of this growing population." (CDC Newsroom, July 30, 2015). One way to better support patients and employees with disabilities is to have online/digital accessibility. Is your department's digital presence accessible? How easy is it for a patient with a disability to schedule and participate in their medical appointment? If an employee…
Find out more »Inclusion Academy: Culturally Excellent Workplace and Learning Strategies- Caring for Military/Veteran Patients
At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, during the 18-month period between January 2015 and June 2017, there were more than 19,000 patients with military backgrounds who presented for medical care. Of these, 7,000 were inpatient visits. These data serve as the basis for a better understanding of how to provide extraordinary care for patients with military backgrounds. In this session, participants will learn the significant terminology used in the military, health/medical issues facing military service personnel and…
Find out more »June 2019
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday in the Islamic faith that represents the last day of the month of Ramadan. Avoid scheduling important meetings, tests, or other academic or work-related events as some employees and learners may request leave from work/courses. Eid al-Fitr is observed from sundown June 3 to sundown June 4.
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