Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
WebconferenceLearn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
Celebrate Diversity: Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October, on Oct. 10 this year, to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. The day is centered around reflecting on their tribal roots and the tragic stories that hurt but strengthened their communities. The first seed of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was […]
Sock Out Bias on National Coming Out Day Oct. 11
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion encourages employees to show support as allies for sexual and gender minority patients and colleagues — including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender — by wearing rainbow socks for National Coming Out Day on Tuesday, Oct. 11. According to the 2022 Accelerating Acceptance report by the […]
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Using cultural connections and traditional knowledge to increase health-related quality of life for Latino/Hispanic/Latinx populations
WebconferenceHistorical Trauma and current health outcomes. Cultural healing connects mind, body, and soul using contemplative practices and traditional medicines. 1. Participants will understand how historical trauma plays a role in health outcomes 2. Recognize the benefits of cultural connection and traditional healing mechanisms used concordantly with western medicines. The following credits have been approved for […]
Webinar: Commission for Women – League of Women Voters presentation
WebconferenceThe Harrisburg chapter of the League of Women Voters (non-partisan voting group) will be joining us to present the history of this organization, how to research election candidates using reliable resources, how to register to vote, voting deadlines and rights at the polls.
Commission for Women 2022-2023 Book Club
WebconferenceJoin the Penn State Commission for Women Book Club on the third Thursday of each month as we explore the latest award-winning books. All meetings are at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Below are the 2022-23 book selections. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" Gabriel García Márquez Sept. 15 (Ch. 1-6) Oct. 20 (7-13) Nov. 17 (14-20) […]
Celebrate Diversity: Diwali
Diwali, also spelled Divali or Deepavali, honors and celebrates Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth.
Commission for Women – 2022 Salvation Army Thanksgiving Basket Collection
The Salvation Army hopes to provide more than 500 holiday meal baskets to families and individuals in need within our community.
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
WebconferenceLearn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
WebconferenceLearn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
Webinar: Virtual Upstander Cafés
WebconferenceLearn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health.
Hampden/ West Shore All of Us Together
Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Company Station 1 1200 Good Hope Road, MechanicsburgA panel discussion on "Addressing the Needs of Military and Veteran Personnel" will help participants understand the diverse needs of military and veterans personnel and their families, and how as a community we can better support them.
Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: Medical Care for Afghani and Middle East Refugee
WebconferenceJoin Dr. Joseph Petfield, assistant professor at the Penn State Health Dept of Orthopedics as he discusses addressing the medical care for Afghani and Middle East Refugee Patients. Cultural differences and similarities in the medical care of these populations. 1. Identify basic cultural characteristics of the Afghani and the Middle East populations 2. Recognize basic […]
Penn State Health honors our veterans on Veterans Day
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to acknowledge and honor the duty and sacrifices made by our service members and their families.
Webinar: Insights Into Identities: The Impact of Privilege
WebconferenceJoin Sonya Wilmoth Director of the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity at Penn State University, as we have a conversation about the impact of privilege.
Commission for Women 2022-2023 Book Club
WebconferenceJoin the Penn State Commission for Women Book Club on the third Thursday of each month as we explore the latest award-winning books. All meetings are at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Below are the 2022-23 book selections. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" Gabriel García Márquez Sept. 15 (Ch. 1-6) Oct. 20 (7-13) Nov. 17 (14-20) […]