Penn State Health News

Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
2026-04-29, 2026-04-28, 2026-04-27, 2026-04-26, 2026-04-25, 2026-04-24, 2026-04-23, 2026-04-22 | Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B), 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
Book Drop Off Locations
Harrell Library (South Entrance)
COM Ground Floor CG721
100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby
30 Hope Dr, Building B entrance
Donations accepted until 5/29/2026

SurviveWELL
2026-04-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program.
What 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.
SurviveWELL 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.
SurviveWELL 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.
For 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.
SurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite:
https://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 934 0969 4519
Password: [REDACTED]

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-04-28 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

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-04-28 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)

Grief Services Support Group
2026-04-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
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 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.

LION Mobile Clinic at the Snow Shoe Fire Hall
2026-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | 102 Railroad Street, Snow Shoe, PA 16874, 102 Railroad Street, Snow Shoe, 16874
Come join us to receive free preventative screenings and health-related educational information. No insurance required.

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Various Locations
Drop off unwanted, unneeded or expired medications for safe disposal on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Penn State Health will collect medications, needles and syringes at the following drive-through locations:

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus, Academic Support Building, 90 Hope Drive, Hershey
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, 2160 State Road, Lancaster
Penn State Health Medical Group – Nyes Road, 121 N. Nyes Road, Harrisburg
Penn State Health Medical Group – Palmyra, 941 Park Drive, Palmyra
Penn State Health Specialty Services, 429 N. 21st St., Camp Hill

This event is in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Derry, East Pennsboro, East Hempfield, Lower Paxton and North Londonderry township police departments. Similar events are happening across the U.S.

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.

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2026-04-24 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.
For 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.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is [REDACTED].

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-04-24 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
Seasons (Harp and Dulcimer)

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-04-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
2:30 – 4 pm • Main lobby
Seasons (Dulcimer)

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.

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.

Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Event
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | University Physicians Center – Suite 400, 200 Campus Drive, Suite 400, Hershey, 17033
If you answer “yes” to any of the below questions, this screening may be for you.

Do you smoke, vape, chew tobacco or betel nut products?
Do you have a sore in your mouth?
Have you had a sore throat that lasted more than two weeks?
Have you had a hoarse voice for more than two to three weeks?
Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like something is stuck in your throat?
Do you have a painless growth or swelling in your neck?
Do you have persistent ear pain?

To register for a FREE screening, call 1-800-243-1455.

Managing Challenging Emotions during Challenging Times
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Room HG305 (Anteroom) – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
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.
The sessions will be held on the following dates from noon to 1 p.m.:
4/15: HG305
4/22: HG305
4/29: HG435

Making Comments Count: High-Quality Written Feedback in Clinical Education w/Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP
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

Catholic Mass
2026-04-22 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-04-22 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
Michael Marini (Piano)

Mothers Circle
2026-04-22 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.

Moving Through Cancer With CARE
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
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.
On Zoom every other Tuesday: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97093953153?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]
For 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.

CDI Lunch and Learn series
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us for the next topic in the CDI Lunch & Learn Series, “HFpEF and HFpEF Mimics” presented by Dr. John Boehmer, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Penn State College of Medicine, Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute
Meeting ID: 285 609 221 543 08
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learning Objectives – participants will be able to:

Define HFpEF and distinguish it from other heart failure phenotypes
List key mimics of HFpEF and how to distinguish them from HFpEF
Apply evidence-based therapy and guideline-directed management of HFpEF
Accurately document and code HFpEF for quality, billing, and clinical communication

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.

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.
