Penn State Health News

LION Mobile Clinic at the Philipsburg Senior Center
2026-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 300 North Front Street, Philipsburg PA 16866, 300 North Front Street, Philipsburg, 16866
LION Mobile Clinic is offering free health screenings, including blood pressure and blood sugar.

Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
2026-04-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-04 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers cancer patients and their loved ones to weekly 30-minute chair yoga sessions held virtually via Zoom. Each session provides a welcoming atmosphere and awareness-based movement to ease potential side effects of cancer treatment and support whole-person wellbeing. No prior experience or personal practice is required.
For more information or to register for an upcoming session, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley, CARE Center Program Manager, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Embark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=[REDACTED]

CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users
2026-04-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Description:
The CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users gives an overview of how to create and submit a radiation safety protocol to the UIC or RSC for review. Participants will learn:

The basic steps to create and submit a radiation safety protocol
How to communicate and follow-up with radiation safety staff regarding submissions

Note: This training is strictly regarding the CATS Safety software and does not count towards SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
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 biases. Offered in four consecutive weekly 90-minute sessions live online, this is unlike any CME you have experienced before. Earn 6 patient safety CME credits, connect with a community of colleagues, and develop mindfulness as a tool to improve your practice and your well-being.

Kidney Updates 2026
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
REGISTER NOW: Kidney Updates 2026
Details to follow.

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Description:
This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about the CATS IRB system. We will also discuss how to prepare and submit materials via CATS IRB, the web-based application system for IRB submission.
Note: This training DOES NOT count toward SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Mothers Circle
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, 2200 Good Hope Rd, Enola, PA, 17025, United States
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.

Catholic Mass
2026-04-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 12:30 | Di and Dallas Krapf Interfaith Chapel, 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Catholic Mass will be held weekly in the interfaith chapel. All are welcome.

Making Comments Count: High-Quality Written Feedback in Clinical Education
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 of written comments​
Revise written comments to provide:​

Documentation of learner achievement​
Actionable feedback

Register now

Inclusion Academy, Culturally Responsive Care for Patients with Mental Illness and Addiction
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 webinar that explores how culturally responsive care can transform the way we support patients facing mental health and addiction challenges.
What You’ll Learn:

Understand what mental illness is and how it uniquely affects diverse populations.
Recognize common addictions and how to provide culturally responsive care that respects patients’ backgrounds and experiences.
Identify actionable steps to effectively support individuals with mental health and addiction challenges in a culturally sensitive way.

This session is ideal for healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and community advocates who are committed to equitable, person-centered care.
Register now to be part of this essential conversation!
Let’s work together to break stigma, build trust, and ensure every patient receives the care they deserve.

Single IRB (sIRB) Training
2026-04-23 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Description:
This 30-minute presentation provides a high-level overview of the Single IRB process. “Single IRB” in this case refers to the process and requirements for multi-site research studies (that is, a study on which multiple institutions are collaborating) to use a Single IRB of record. This process involves authorization agreements and a different workflow than IRB submissions where Penn State is the only engaged institution.
This training is geared toward first time Single IRB users; it covers when and how to use the Single IRB as well as best practices and general tips. The training provides 15 minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes with a Single IRB expert. If you are new to the IRB but do not require an authorization agreement, please attend our “Getting to Know the IRB” training session.
Note: This training does NOT count toward SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window. Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration Link section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

IRB Protocol Training
2026-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Description:
The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on the content of a protocol. For training on how to navigate the CATS IRB system and a high-level overview of the submission process, see the CATS IRB Submission training. This training is only appropriate for those conducting human subjects research.
Note: This training does NOT count toward SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals
2026-04-29 07:30 - 08:30 | 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 to recognize and support the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What neurodiversity means and why it matters in healthcare
The unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent patients
Best practices for delivering inclusive, patient-centered care that respects neurological differences

Whether you’re a provider, caregiver, or team member, this session will help you build stronger, more respectful connections with patients of all neurotypes.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s create a healthcare environment where every mind is valued.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals
2026-04-29 15:30 - 16:30 | 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 to recognize and support the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What neurodiversity means and why it matters in healthcare
The unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent patients
Best practices for delivering inclusive, patient-centered care that respects neurological differences

Whether you’re a provider, caregiver, or team member, this session will help you build stronger, more respectful connections with patients of all neurotypes.
Registration
Let’s create a healthcare environment where every mind is valued.

6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot – Targeting Head and Neck Cancer
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association, 410 Sportsman Road, Annville, 17033
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery will host its 6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association. Information regarding registration, ticket sales, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced in the new year. All proceeds benefit the Let’s Get Ahead campaign, supporting head and neck cancer care at Penn State Health.
Questions? Please contact Lindsey McKissick, Associate Director of Community Fundraising, at 717-531-5827 or lmckissick1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Weekend Childbirth Preparation
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Auditorium – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States
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.

LION Mobile Clinic at Schlow Library
2026-05-05 10:30 - 12:30 | 211 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801, 211 South Allen Street, State College, 16801
LION Mobile Clinic will offer free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings

Breastfeeding Basics Class
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Auditorium – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States
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.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Walk in Wednesday
2026-05-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605, United States
On-the-spot interviews – Connect with recruiters and hiring managers and learn more about Penn State Health
First Wednesday of the Month
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Critical open roles for our health system are:

Nursing
Respiratory Care
Lab
Pharmacy
Imaging/Radiology
Behavioral Health
Surgical

Register Now
For more information, contact:
Erin McCaw
emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
610-378-2310

Bereavement Support Group
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605, United States
The Bereavement Support Group is for anyone experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The support group will assist you in understanding how to cope with grief and how to begin turning your mourning into cherished memories of your loved one.
Dates and Topics

May 6 – Telling the Story/Setting the Context
May 13 – About Grief
May 20 – Feelings and Grief
May 27 – Stress and Grief
June 3 – Finding Meaning in Loss
June 10 – Holiday Coping
June 17 – Rituals and Grief

Registration
Please register by calling the Spiritual Care Office, Penn State Health St. Joseph – 610-378-2297, and leave your name and phone number. If you have questions, ask for Sr. Rose Dvorak, staff chaplain.

Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 working in long-term care or assisted living settings and want to:

Increase high-quality care for residents?
Join insightful conversations with experts & peers?
Foster confidence in providing specialized care?

Register Here
Grow Your Skills. Strengthen Your Network. Champion Long-Term Care.
JOIN our innovative, no-cost, virtual program—a monthly series designed to help long-term care facility leaders & staff improve health outcomes for residents—especially those facing age-related care challenges.
Sessions provide an evidence-based approach to increasing high-quality care for residents by bringing together specialists and non-specialists to improve care for residents in the communities where they live.
How It Works

Monthly live Zoom sessions (1–2 p.m. EST)
Rolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able
Each session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”

This South Central LTC-RISE program is offered in partnership with Project ECHO at Penn State College of Medicine, a trusted model that connects specialists with on-the-ground care teams to share knowledge and build community-based capacity.
Registration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions

Schedule & Curriculum

Session Time 1–2 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics

Sep. 4, 2025 – Resident Councils

Oct. 2, 2025 – Family Councils

Nov. 6, 2025 – Advanced Care Planning in Assisted Living & Personal Care

Dec. 4, 2025 – Medication Reconciliation in Personal Care & Assisted Living

Feb. 5, 2026 – Introduction to the 4Ms of Behavioral Health Training from E4

Mar. 5, 2026 – Non-Ageist Approach to Care

Apr. 2, 2026 – Trauma-Informed Care

May 7, 2026 – How to Effectively Collaborate with Ombudsman

Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Symposium: Cardiovascular Disease from Prevention to Intervention
2026-05-08 07:30 - 16:30 | University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, 17033
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, May 8, 2026, as an internet live course and live at the University Conference Center. Details will be announced at a later date.

LION Mobile Clinic at the Military Share Food Distribution
2026-05-11 09:30 - 12:00 | UEC Theaters 12 125 Premiere Drive, State College PA 16801, 125 Premiere Dr., State College, PA, 16801, United States
Free health screenings
