Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2025-12-03 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Julie Nevel, keyboard
10:00 – 11:30am, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Carrie Feidt, painter
10:00 – 11:30am, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Seasons, harp and violin
1:00pm – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Mothers Circle
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 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
2025-12-03 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-10 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.

CTSI TSS Webinar: Trends and Cost of Telehealth Use Among Mental Health Patients
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM / December 3, 2025

The Translational Science Seminar (TSS) Series is held monthly. Each month, speakers present practical information related to clinical and translational topics, with the goal to expose participants to contemporary issues and tools that can accelerate the translation of research to benefit human health. This session is presented by Poonam Bai, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine; and Emily Brignone, PhD, from Highmark Health.
Register here.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
1-2:30 pm • Main lobby
Julie Nevel (Piano)

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby, 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10:30 am – 12 pm • UPC lobby
Mark Wesling (Guitar)

Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
2025-12-04 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

Upstander Café - Microaggression & Unconscious Bias
2025-12-05 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
This session is organized by the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and will focus on Microaggression and Unconscious Bias Education.
Learn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health. Sessions are held virtually on the first Friday of the month, from 7:00-8:00 am.
Register here
**This session will NOT be recorded.
If you have any questions or require accommodation for a disability to participate, please email diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Upstander Cafe, Social Justice: The Link Between Organizational Culture, Individuals’ Culture, and Well-Being: Reducing Stress, Distress, and Anxiety at Work
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Let’s Talk Culture, Wellness, and the Workplace
Join the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for an insightful and interactive session where we’ll explore how organizational culture and individual identities shape our well-being at work. You’ll also get to practice your Upstander Skills—tools that empower you to support others and foster a healthier, more inclusive environment.
This session’s focus: The Link Between Organizational Culture, Individual Culture, and Well-Being
Reducing Stress, Distress, and Anxiety at Work
This is more than a conversation—it’s a step toward a more supportive, inclusive, and mentally healthy workplace.
Register now

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2025-12-05 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].

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
1-2:30 pm • Main lobby
Julie Moffitt (Piano)

Weekend Childbirth Preparation
2025-12-06 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.

11th Annual Penn State Addiction Conference
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2025-12-09 17:00 | University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, 17033
The annual Penn State College of Medicine Addiction Conference will be a two-day, hybrid event held in Hershey, Pa., focusing on basic science and translational research and clinical practice aspects of substance use research, treatment, education and community engagement.
The event is FREE and all are welcome to attend part or all of the event in person or virtually.
Registration required.
Monday, December 8, 2025:
Basic Science & Translational Research
8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Presentation Topics: Neuroscience of Addiction, Substance Use Disorders and Recurrence of Use: Prevention and Risks, Innovations in Addiction Treatment
Keynote Address: Mind the Gut: Translational Approaches to Develop New Treatments for Addictions
Lorenzo Leggio, MD, PhD, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Afternoon/Evening Reception

3:30-5:30 pm

Poster and Networking Session

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Clinical Focus
8:00 am – 4:15 pm

Presentation Topics: Promoting a Culture of Treatment and Recovery; Addiction Care for Healthcare Professionals; Clinical Updates in Addiction Medicine
Keynote Address: Healing Together: Recovery Capital and Family Involvement in Recovery
Caroline Beidler, MSW, Recovery.com
Poster and Networking Sessions throughout the day

Continuing Education Credits will be offered.
Please visit the Addiction Conference website for details.

LION Mobile Clinic at the Military Share Food Distribution
2025-12-08 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

Loved Ones Support Group
2025-12-08 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
2025-12-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10:30 am – 12 pm • Main lobby
Hannah Belser (Piano)

CTSI BERD Webinar: From Risk to Reality - Predicting Autoimmune Disease Progression with Genomic and EHR Integration
2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
BERD Webinar, “Designing Adaptive Interventions through Wearables to Improve Physical Activity”
December 8, 1-2:00 p.m.
The Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Recent Topics in Research Methods seminar series is held during the academic year. Lectures on fundamental research methods are given in the fall semester, with more advanced topics presented in the spring semester. Statisticians and methodologists from multiple Penn State departments present these seminars. Presented by: Bibo Jiang, PhD, MA.
REGISTER

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2025-12-08 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
9:30 – 11 am • Main lobby
Ralph Diekemper (Piano)

LION Mobile Clinic at Snow Shoe Senior Center
2025-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | 402 E. Sycamore Rd., Snow Shoe, PA 16874, 402 E. Sycamore Rd., Snow Shoe, 16874
Free health screenings and flu shots!

SurviveWELL
2025-12-09 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.

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event
2025-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, 2200 Good Hope Rd, Enola, PA, 17025, United States
On-the-spot interviews – Connect with recruiters and hiring managers and learn more about Penn State Health
Second Wednesday of the Month
9 a.m. – noon
Critical open roles for our health system are:

Nursing
Respiratory Care
Lab
Pharmacy
Imaging/Radiology
Surgical

Register now >
For more information, contact:
Katy Rush
krush2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Tree House Café – Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, 600 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • Children’s Hospital
Molly Rahe-Randall (Violin)

LinkedIn Profile Reviews
2025-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Graduate students (master’s and doctoral) and postdoctoral scholars/fellows may sign-up to receive a LinkedIn profile review during a quick 20-minute session. Spaces are limited.
Email Jessica at jlk296@psu.edu with questions.

LION Mobile Clinic at Trinity United Methodist Church
2025-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | 128 W Howard St, Bellefonte, PA 16823, 128 West Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA, 16823
Free health screenings and flu shots. No appointment required.

Part 3 Artificial Intelligence – AI in Healthcare — Risks, Gaps & Growing Pains
2025-12-10 12:15 - 12:45 | Webinar
Part 3 of our 3 part Artificial Intelligence series.
The future of healthcare is being rewritten by artificial intelligence — but not without growing pains.
Speaker: Dr. Chris DeFlitch, Penn State Health Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer
Join us for an eye-opening webinar, “AI in Healthcare: Risks, Gaps and Growing Pains”, where we unpack the promises and pitfalls of AI-driven innovation in medicine. From diagnostic algorithms to patient privacy, we’ll explore the ethical, technical, and regulatory challenges shaping the next generation of care.
What You’ll Learn:

The hidden risks of AI in clinical decision-making
Gaps in data, equity, and access that threaten progress
Real-world case studies of AI success — and failure
What healthcare leaders must do to prepare for what’s next

Who Should Attend:
Healthcare professionals, technologists, policymakers, researchers, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI and medicine.
Register
Hosted by: Penn State Health NextGen Business Employee Resource Group and the Office for Health Advancement & Community Engagement

Penn State Health Surgical Weight Loss Support Group in Middletown – Holiday-Proof Your Diet
2025-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Penn State Health Surgical Weight Loss, 3100 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 100, Middletown, PA, 17057, United States
When you join the Penn State Health Surgical Weight Loss Support Group in Middletown, you’ll find information and encouragement while connecting with others who have similar goals. This is our last meeting in 2025. Here’s what you need to know:
When: Wednesday, Dec. 10
Where: In person at
Penn State Health Medical Group – Middletown
3100 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 100
Middletown, PA 17057
Or online via Teams
Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Topic: Holiday-Proof Your Diet: Eating Tips for the Holidays – Learn how to eat over the holidays using an approach that focuses on behaviors and choices, rather than weight
To attend online:

Download Microsoft Teams to your phone or computer.
Meeting ID: 290 990 545 663
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Click here to join the meeting

You must register to attend in person or online.
To register or get more information, call 717-531-7260.
Did you know?

Adult friends and family are welcome to join.
Meetings are open to all patients, including those who have had surgery and those in other stages of the program.
A Penn State Health licensed dietary nutritionist or licensed social worker leads the meetings.

Learn more about Penn State Health Surgical Weight Loss.

Embark with CARE – Introduction to Yoga Therapy
2025-12-10 16:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients an introduction to yoga therapy through the Embark with CARE program. This group session provides a welcoming space for patients to learn about yoga therapy, ask questions, and explore how it compares to traditional yoga – highlighting both its unique benefits and shared practices. No prior experience or personal practice is required.
For more information or to register for an upcoming session, patients can contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively, inquiries can be directed to Beth Voss via email at bvoss@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Sessions are held virtually via Zoom and last approximately 30 minutes.
