Grief Services Support Group
2025-12-15 10:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group.
A 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.
This 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.
Click here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. Held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month.
For more information, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: The Role of AI in Promoting Fair and Inclusive Healthcare
2025-12-16 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of healthcare—but how do we ensure it benefits everyone?
Join us for a thought-provoking session that explores how AI can be a powerful tool for advancing health equity—when used responsibly and with intention.
In this session, we’ll explore:

How AI is transforming healthcare delivery and decision-making
The risks and challenges of using AI in equitable healthcare practices
Actionable steps to leverage AI responsibly and improve outcomes for all populations

Whether you’re curious about the tech or passionate about equity, this session will help you understand the intersection of innovation and inclusion—and how you can be part of shaping a fairer future.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s make sure the future of healthcare works for everyone.

Donate life. Donate blood.
2025-12-16 09:00 - 18:00 | University Conference Center, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Your friends and neighbors need your help. Every day, health care workers race to provide care to accident victims, surgical patients and those needing regular transfusions. That care starts with you and your donation.
Schedule your appointment today
Appointments are strongly recommended to ensure a smooth experience.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: PS Hershey to view available appointments or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Save time by completing your pre-donation reading and health history online at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
Please remember to bring a photo ID to your blood drive appointment
Snacks and refreshments are provided

How to prepare for your appointment
View additional dates and times
Questions? Contact Sean Erony at 717-531-8232.

Beating the Holiday Blues event sponsored by the PMH office
2025-12-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Room C1746 – Penn State College of Medicine, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
The Office for Professional Mental Health is sponsoring an event to share strategies and coping skills for “Beating the Holiday Blues” where we have great tips and a sweet treat for all attendees.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
11:30 am – 1 pm • Main lobby
Dani Fiore (Hand Pan)

Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Room C1620K – Harrell Library Technology Sandbox, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad
Join Michael Cote for a FREE in-person introduction to 3D modeling with TinkerCad.
Participants will learn how to add shapes and then combine them to create 3D models to be printed on the library’s 3D printers.
Participants will be designing a cute Snowman, that can be used as decoration or turned into an ornament!
Your first 100 grams of plastic filament are free.
Please register to attend this Workshop: Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad – LibCal – HHSL

CDI Lunch and Learn series
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for the next topic in the CDI Lunch & Learn Series, “LVADs in Advanced HF care” presented by Nandini Nair MD, PhD, MHL, CPE, FACC, FACP, FSVM, FHFSA, FAHA, FASE, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support/Cardiac Transplant
Teams Meeting ID: 225 765 283 976
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Learning Objectives – participants will be able to:
– List criteria for mechanical circulatory support
– Review long term mechanical circulatory support devices
– Review outcomes as compared to medical therapy
– Update future perspectives
Target audience: Adult
CME credit offered.
This activity has been approved for 1 nursing continuing professional development hour. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the America Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2025-12-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Seasons, harp and hammered dulcimer (Mary-Kate & Peter)
1:00pm – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

CATS Safety Submission Training for IBC Researchers
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Webconference
Description:
The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn:

The basic steps to create and submit a biosafety protocol
How to communicate and follow-up with Institutional Biosafety Committee 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.
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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.

Public Health Sciences Education Programs Winter Open House
2025-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Feeling anxious about the future of public health? Come join us to learn more about how our education programs in public health sciences are tackling the challenges that we are facing as healthcare providers.
Shape the Future of Health with Penn State Public Health Sciences
At Penn State College of Medicine, our Public Health Sciences Education Programs empower tomorrow’s changemakers to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges. Whether you’re passionate about disease prevention, health equity, data-driven policy, or community wellness, our programs offer the tools, mentorship, and real-world experience to turn your passion into impact.
Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania—home to world-class medical research and a vibrant healthcare community—our programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on learning. Students benefit from close collaboration with faculty who are not only educators but also active researchers, clinicians, and public health leaders. This dynamic environment fosters innovation and prepares graduates to lead in diverse settings—from government agencies and nonprofits to hospitals, research institutions, and global health organizations.
What Sets Us Apart?

Interdisciplinary Approach: Our curriculum integrates epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, and behavioral health, giving students a comprehensive understanding of public health from multiple angles.
Flexible Learning Paths: Choose from graduate degrees (MPH, MS, PhD), dual-degree options, and certificate programs designed to fit your career goals and schedule.
Real-World Impact: Through internships, practicum experiences, and community-based projects, students apply classroom knowledge to real public health issues—locally and globally.
Research-Driven Education: Penn State is a top-tier research institution, and our students are at the forefront of groundbreaking studies in cancer prevention, health disparities, environmental health, and more.
Supportive Community: Small class sizes, dedicated advisors, and a collaborative culture ensure every student receives personalized guidance and support.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or advancing your career, Penn State’s Public Health Sciences programs provide a launchpad for meaningful work that improves lives. Our graduates go on to become epidemiologists, policy analysts, health educators, researchers, and leaders who shape the future of public health.
Join a Legacy of Excellence. Make a Difference.
Discover how Penn State can help you turn your commitment to health into a career that matters. Explore our programs, connect with faculty, and take the next step toward becoming a public health leader.

SurviveWELL
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients the SurviveWELL program.
What does it mean to be “well”? And 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.
Program Overview
SurviveWELL consists of four sessions – one per week – each month over the course of six months. All sessions are being conducted virtually via Zoom, which supports joining where ever participants are able to access the internet. The weekly sessions greater health and wellness. The program strives to support patients during the active phase treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in nutrition, yoga, mindfulness and energy work | quigong, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is [REDACTED].
Registration
SurviveWell is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., offered in two sessions each year: January-June and July-December. Register prior to beginning the program by contacting the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: The Role of AI in Promoting Fair and Inclusive Healthcare
2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future of healthcare—but how do we ensure it benefits everyone?
Join the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a thought-provoking session that explores how AI can be a powerful tool for advancing health equity—when used responsibly and with intention.
In this session, we’ll explore:

How AI is transforming healthcare delivery and decision-making
The risks and challenges of using AI in equitable healthcare practices
Actionable steps to leverage AI responsibly and improve outcomes for all populations

Whether you’re curious about the tech or passionate about equity, this session will help you understand the intersection of innovation and inclusion—and how you can be part of shaping a fairer future.
Registration
Let’s make sure the future of healthcare works for everyone.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • UPC lobby
Jonathan Frazier (Piano)

Mothers Circle
2025-12-17 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
2025-12-17 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.

Design Thinking Workshop
2025-12-17 12:00 - 12:45 | Room C1620K – Harrell Library Technology Sandbox, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
In this FREE workshop, join us in the library’s Tech Sandbox to experiment with fun lo-fi prototyping tools and learn about how the library can help with further iterations!
Participants will use design thinking principles to help them prototype an idea that addresses an issue they encounter in their everyday environment. The issue they choose to address could be anything from a system that is working inefficiently to a device that lacks a feature they would find useful.
Registration is appreciated but walk-ins also welcome!
Please register here.

Powerful Pronunciation classes
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 18:30 | 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 us for an interactive webinar introducing Powerful Pronunciation — a dynamic English communication program designed to help you speak clearly, confidently, and effectively in professional and healthcare settings.
Program Highlights:

Enhance Patient & Provider Communication
Learn how clear pronunciation can improve experiences and reduce misunderstandings in healthcare environments.
Master American English Sounds
Get practical techniques for all 21 vowel and 26 consonant sounds — with a focus on medically relevant terms and phrases.
Build Confidence in Real-World Scenarios
Practice pronunciation in context to feel more confident in your daily interactions.

Who Should Attend? Any professional who identifies English as an additional language and is ready to take their pronunciation skills to the next level.
Registration – October 16 – 5:30p
Registration – December 17 – Noon
Registration – December 18 – 530p
Let your voice be heard — clearly and confidently.

College of Medicine Research Data Live Help Sessions
2025-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | 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, or need real-time data provision, our team is here to assist. We can also help answer any concerns related to data collection or provide guidance on design specifications and self-service design. Don’t hesitate to join the live sessions for expert support and timely solutions to ensure your research runs smoothly.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby
Anthony Haubert (Piano)

Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 with experts and peers.
The role of primary care to treat complex, medical scenarios.

Register Here
Growing a Learning Community to Champion Primary Care Providers.
Attend this innovative, CME-eligible program to learn about trending topics and receive timely information to expand the scope of your primary care practice. Held monthly, this “all teach, all learn” community offers you the opportunity to:

Join a supportive network of primary care providers regardless of your location.
Improve access to information, especially if you are in a low resource area.
Receive expert insight to treat advanced or specialized conditions in your patients.
Explore the role of primary care to treat a variety of medical scenarios.

Connecting Providers Across Communities
Primary care providers in rural and high need communities are experiencing unprecedented barriers in accessing health care resources. In a survey, clinicians identified practical and timely information sharing through a multi-disciplinary network of specialists as an impactful way to uplift primary health care in limited access areas.
SCHEDULE & CURRICULUM

Session Date
Brief Lecture Topic
Flash Talk Presenter

Sep. 25, 2025
Adult ADHD
James Waxmonsky, MD

Oct. 23, 2025
To Be Announced
To Be Announced

Nov. 20, 2025
Concussion
Matt Silvis, MD

Dec. 18, 2025
Genitourinary Syndrome
of Menopause
Cynthia Chuang, MD, MSc

Jan 22, 2026
Assessing Red Eye
Christine Callahan, MD

Feb. 26, 2026
Alcohol Use Disorder
Paul Williams, MD, FACP

Mar. 26, 2026
Psoriasis Treatment
Sara Ferguson, MD

Inclusion Academy Culturally Responsive Care: Using equitable, respectful, and Inclusive Services to Enhance Health Outcomes
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join the us for a powerful and practical session focused on transforming healthcare delivery through equity, respect, and inclusion. This webinar will explore how inclusive services not only align with organizational values but also lead to stronger patient-provider relationships and improved health outcomes.
What You’ll Learn:

Define inclusive healthcare services in the context of your organization’s mission and values.
Discover how inclusive practices build trust and strengthen patient-provider relationships.
Identify actionable strategies that enhance both patient experience and health outcomes.

Whether you’re a frontline provider, policy maker, or support staff, this session will equip you with the tools to make a meaningful impact.
Let’s work together to create a healthcare environment where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.
Register
The following credits have been approved for this webinar session:

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ – 1 Credit(s)
PSNA – 1 Credit(s)

We look forward to having you attend this event!
Let’s build a more inclusive future—together.

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2025-12-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, 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 Institute

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2025-12-18 13:30 - 14:30 | 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.

Condensed Childbirth Preparation
2025-12-18 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, 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.

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2025-12-19 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice.
This 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.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is [REDACTED].

Single IRB (sIRB) Training
2025-12-19 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.

Loved Ones Support Group
2025-12-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a Loved Ones Support Group for those supporting someone with cancer.
This 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.
Click here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. Held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.
For more information, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10-11:30 am • Main lobby
Frances Drost (Piano)
