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SUMMARY:Loved Ones Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a Loved Ones Support Group for those supporting someone with cancer. \nThis support group provides a therapeutic space for adult caregivers\, family members\, and friends of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. \nFor more information\, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Open Monday through Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/loved-ones-support-group-3/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
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CREATED:20230920T203658Z
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Basics Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/breastfeeding-basics-class/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Auditorium – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center\, 503 N. 21st St.\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260311T120053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Through Cancer With CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Moving Through Cancer With CARE\, a one-hour group-based exercise class for cancer patients and survivors. The class is held virtually (on Zoom) every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Each session begins right where you are in terms of balance\, strength\, and physical conditioning. Exercise may afford several evidence-based benefits related to fatigue\, physical function\, anxiety\, depression\, lymphedema\, bone health\, and sleep\, as well as improve overall quality of life. \nOn Zoom every other Tuesday: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97093953153?pwd=UytxejZlVGlxS1RFeEQ1WGFFZ1ErQT09 \nPassword: 818386 \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/moving-through-cancer-with-care/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
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CREATED:20241126T201804Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Circle
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome!  Share your journey and connect with other moms and future moms at our weekly support group every Wednesday.  Our lactation team will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns regarding any type of feeding.  We will be sharing our stories and discussing anything and everything motherhood related.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/mothers-circle-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center\, 2200 Good Hope Rd\, Enola\, PA\, 17025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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CREATED:20260330T134022Z
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SUMMARY:Write from the Heart with CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Write from the Heart with CARE – an 8-week writing workshop series with virtual sessions lasting two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  This writing workshop series is held each January-February\, April-May\, July-August\, and October-November. \nWrite from the Heart with CARE is a creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis\, whether in active treatment or beyond. Participants are asked to simply be themselves and explore the ways in which writing\, when approached in a light and easy manner\, can offer opportunities for reflection\, meaning and connection. Sharing is optional. No judgment. No grades. No writing rules. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nDates:  April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30  |  May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nMeeting Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified  (May 28th | 3:30pm-5:30pm) \nZoom Invite: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95690411199?pwd=QXYrSC9aL2pCbk11YXJ3akVLWXA0UT09 \nPassword: 386063 \nOr telephone\, dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 956 9041 1199 \nPassword: 386063
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/write-from-the-heart-with-care/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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CREATED:20260224T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184014Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Services Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group. \nA cancer diagnosis or death of a loved one from cancer can create feelings of loss and grief as well as unwelcomed changes. You may find new demands are made on your time and energy\, and it can be difficult to know where or who to turn to for support. Caring for yourself and those around you can be especially difficult. \nThis support group offers a form of psychotherapy that brings together individuals with shared experiences\, such as being diagnosed or treated for cancer\, or coping with cancer-related loss. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/grief-services-support-group/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
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SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20241126T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T114610Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Circle
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome!  Share your journey and connect with other moms and future moms at our weekly support group every Wednesday.  Our lactation team will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns regarding any type of feeding.  We will be sharing our stories and discussing anything and everything motherhood related.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/mothers-circle-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center\, 2200 Good Hope Rd\, Enola\, PA\, 17025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260318T125741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125741Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Professional Mental Health is hosting a multiple session workshop on Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times. We recognize there are times when individuals feel uncertain about the future and how changes will impact their academic and personal lives. You may be worried about how ongoing changes will impact your friends\, family and colleagues. These concerns can directly impact your emotional and physical well-being. This workshop will provide tools to help navigate these difficult and challenging emotions. Each session will focus on a different skill.  Pizza will be provided. Registration is required. \nThe sessions will be held on the following dates from noon to 1 p.m.: \n4/15: HG305\n4/22: HG305\n4/29: HG435
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/managing-challenging-emotions-during-challenging-times/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Room HG305 (Anteroom) – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
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SUMMARY:Write from the Heart with CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Write from the Heart with CARE – an 8-week writing workshop series with virtual sessions lasting two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  This writing workshop series is held each January-February\, April-May\, July-August\, and October-November. \nWrite from the Heart with CARE is a creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis\, whether in active treatment or beyond. Participants are asked to simply be themselves and explore the ways in which writing\, when approached in a light and easy manner\, can offer opportunities for reflection\, meaning and connection. Sharing is optional. No judgment. No grades. No writing rules. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nDates:  April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30  |  May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nMeeting Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified  (May 28th | 3:30pm-5:30pm) \nZoom Invite: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95690411199?pwd=QXYrSC9aL2pCbk11YXJ3akVLWXA0UT09 \nPassword: 386063 \nOr telephone\, dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 956 9041 1199 \nPassword: 386063
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/write-from-the-heart-with-care/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20241126T201755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T201755Z
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SUMMARY:Condensed Childbirth Preparation
DESCRIPTION:This one-evening\, two-hour class is a condensed version of our weekend childbirth preparation class\, focusing on comfort measures and breathing techniques for labor. It can also be taken as a refresher class if you’ve given birth before. Class runs from 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/condensed-childbirth-preparation/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Auditorium – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center\, 503 N. 21st St.\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260224T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184203Z
UID:10008619-1776681000-1776684600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Loved Ones Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a Loved Ones Support Group for those supporting someone with cancer. \nThis support group provides a therapeutic space for adult caregivers\, family members\, and friends of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. \nFor more information\, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Open Monday through Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/loved-ones-support-group-3/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
UID:10008352-1776783600-1776787200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260330T134105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134105Z
UID:10009687-1776792600-1776799800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:A Night at the Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center
DESCRIPTION:A Night at the Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center: Arts & Nutrition with CARE is an in-person event series featuring varied forms of art workshops and live music/easel artists who offer unique windows into the healing power of art\, music and creativity\, as well as culinary nutrition education and tastings offered by our Food As Medicine partners. \nFor more information or to register\, email Keeley Engle\, PSCI Center Stage Arts in Health program coordinator at kengle@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.  Event begins at 5:30PM. \nThis event is a coordination between the Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center and the Center Stage Arts in Health program\, and is offered in January\, April\, July\, and October.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/a-night-at-the-kristen-olewine-milke-care-center/
LOCATION:Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center\, 400 University Drive\, Hershey\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260311T120053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Through Cancer With CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Moving Through Cancer With CARE\, a one-hour group-based exercise class for cancer patients and survivors. The class is held virtually (on Zoom) every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Each session begins right where you are in terms of balance\, strength\, and physical conditioning. Exercise may afford several evidence-based benefits related to fatigue\, physical function\, anxiety\, depression\, lymphedema\, bone health\, and sleep\, as well as improve overall quality of life. \nOn Zoom every other Tuesday: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97093953153?pwd=UytxejZlVGlxS1RFeEQ1WGFFZ1ErQT09 \nPassword: 818386 \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/moving-through-cancer-with-care/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20241126T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T114610Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Circle
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome!  Share your journey and connect with other moms and future moms at our weekly support group every Wednesday.  Our lactation team will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns regarding any type of feeding.  We will be sharing our stories and discussing anything and everything motherhood related.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/mothers-circle-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center\, 2200 Good Hope Rd\, Enola\, PA\, 17025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125741Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Professional Mental Health is hosting a multiple session workshop on Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times. We recognize there are times when individuals feel uncertain about the future and how changes will impact their academic and personal lives. You may be worried about how ongoing changes will impact your friends\, family and colleagues. These concerns can directly impact your emotional and physical well-being. This workshop will provide tools to help navigate these difficult and challenging emotions. Each session will focus on a different skill.  Pizza will be provided. Registration is required. \nThe sessions will be held on the following dates from noon to 1 p.m.: \n4/15: HG305\n4/22: HG305\n4/29: HG435
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/managing-challenging-emotions-during-challenging-times/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Room HG305 (Anteroom) – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Peaslee-Levine":MAILTO:mlevine1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
GEO:40.2640375;-76.6766783
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T181712Z
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SUMMARY:Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Event
DESCRIPTION:If you answer “yes” to any of the below questions\, this screening may be for you. \n\nDo you smoke\, vape\, chew tobacco or betel nut products?\nDo you have a sore in your mouth?\nHave you had a sore throat that lasted more than two weeks?\nHave you had a hoarse voice for more than two to three weeks?\nDo you have trouble swallowing or feel like something is stuck in your throat?\nDo you have a painless growth or swelling in your neck?\nDo you have persistent ear pain?\n\nTo register for a FREE screening\, call 1-800-243-1455.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/free-head-and-neck-cancer-screening-event/
LOCATION:University Physicians Center – Suite 400\, 200 Campus Drive\, Suite 400\, Hershey\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260330T134022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134045Z
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SUMMARY:Write from the Heart with CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Write from the Heart with CARE – an 8-week writing workshop series with virtual sessions lasting two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  This writing workshop series is held each January-February\, April-May\, July-August\, and October-November. \nWrite from the Heart with CARE is a creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis\, whether in active treatment or beyond. Participants are asked to simply be themselves and explore the ways in which writing\, when approached in a light and easy manner\, can offer opportunities for reflection\, meaning and connection. Sharing is optional. No judgment. No grades. No writing rules. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nDates:  April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30  |  May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nMeeting Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified  (May 28th | 3:30pm-5:30pm) \nZoom Invite: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95690411199?pwd=QXYrSC9aL2pCbk11YXJ3akVLWXA0UT09 \nPassword: 386063 \nOr telephone\, dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 956 9041 1199 \nPassword: 386063
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/write-from-the-heart-with-care/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260331T181407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T181407Z
UID:10009754-1776960000-1776970800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Esteem Cosmetic Associates Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Esteem Penn State Health Cosmetic Associates for our Spring Open House. Learn more about cosmetic services and treatments\, meet the team\, and spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes. \nTo RSVP\, please call 717‑531‑1386 or email esteemcosmeticcenter@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/esteem-cosmetic-associates-spring-open-house/
LOCATION:Esteem Penn State Health Cosmetic Associates\, 5 Capital Dr.\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260224T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184014Z
UID:10008572-1777285800-1777289400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Grief Services Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group. \nA cancer diagnosis or death of a loved one from cancer can create feelings of loss and grief as well as unwelcomed changes. You may find new demands are made on your time and energy\, and it can be difficult to know where or who to turn to for support. Caring for yourself and those around you can be especially difficult. \nThis support group offers a form of psychotherapy that brings together individuals with shared experiences\, such as being diagnosed or treated for cancer\, or coping with cancer-related loss. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/grief-services-support-group/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
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SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20241126T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T114610Z
UID:10005402-1777460400-1777464000@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Mothers Circle
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome!  Share your journey and connect with other moms and future moms at our weekly support group every Wednesday.  Our lactation team will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns regarding any type of feeding.  We will be sharing our stories and discussing anything and everything motherhood related.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/mothers-circle-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center\, 2200 Good Hope Rd\, Enola\, PA\, 17025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260318T125741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T125741Z
UID:10009616-1777464000-1777467600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Professional Mental Health is hosting a multiple session workshop on Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times. We recognize there are times when individuals feel uncertain about the future and how changes will impact their academic and personal lives. You may be worried about how ongoing changes will impact your friends\, family and colleagues. These concerns can directly impact your emotional and physical well-being. This workshop will provide tools to help navigate these difficult and challenging emotions. Each session will focus on a different skill.  Pizza will be provided. Registration is required. \nThe sessions will be held on the following dates from noon to 1 p.m.: \n4/15: HG305\n4/22: HG305\n4/29: HG435
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/managing-challenging-emotions-during-challenging-times/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Room HG305 (Anteroom) – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Peaslee-Levine":MAILTO:mlevine1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
GEO:40.2640375;-76.6766783
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260330T134022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134045Z
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SUMMARY:Write from the Heart with CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Write from the Heart with CARE – an 8-week writing workshop series with virtual sessions lasting two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  This writing workshop series is held each January-February\, April-May\, July-August\, and October-November. \nWrite from the Heart with CARE is a creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis\, whether in active treatment or beyond. Participants are asked to simply be themselves and explore the ways in which writing\, when approached in a light and easy manner\, can offer opportunities for reflection\, meaning and connection. Sharing is optional. No judgment. No grades. No writing rules. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nDates:  April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30  |  May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nMeeting Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified  (May 28th | 3:30pm-5:30pm) \nZoom Invite: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95690411199?pwd=QXYrSC9aL2pCbk11YXJ3akVLWXA0UT09 \nPassword: 386063 \nOr telephone\, dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 956 9041 1199 \nPassword: 386063
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/write-from-the-heart-with-care/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171649
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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