Mothers Circle
2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-01-14 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-21 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.

Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga Sessions
2026-01-14 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-19 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
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]

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-15 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)

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-01-15 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

Condensed Childbirth Preparation
2026-01-15 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.

CATS Safety Submission Training for IBC Researchers
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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.
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Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
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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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:30 | University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby, 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • UPC lobby
Luke Lee (Cello)

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2026-01-16 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-23 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].

Grief Services Support Group
2026-01-19 10:30 - 23:30 | 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-20 11:30 - 13:00 | University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby, 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
11:30 am – 1 pm • UPC lobby
Dani Fiore (Percussion)

CDI Lunch and Learn series
2026-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Webconference
Join us for the next topic in the CDI Lunch & Learn Series, “The Proximal Aorta: All You Need to Know” presented by Dr. Abdulrhman Elnaggar, Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Associate Program Director – CT Surgery Fellowship
Teams Meeting ID: 225 765 283 976
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learning Objectives – participants will be able to:

Review of basic anatomy and histology of the aorta
Aortic aneurysm: diagnoses, classification, management
Aortic dissection: Diagnosis and management

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.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Nursing Virtual Hiring Event
2026-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Connect with hiring managers and talent acquisition partners for full-time registered nurse positions at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, central Pennsylvania’s only Level I Trauma Center for adults and children and a Magnet-designated academic medical center.
Openings for:

Registered Nurses

Medical Intermediate Care Unit (MIMCU)

REGISTER NOW

SurviveWELL
2026-01-20 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby, 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10-11:30 am • Main lobby
Jonathan Frazier (Piano and Flute)

Review of Teaching Opportunities for Faculty w/Susan Glod, MD
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education presents Review of Teaching Opportunities for College of Medicine Faculty
Presenter: Susan Glod, MD
January 21, 2026, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://psu.zoom.us/j/99691597679
This session is for all faculty who are interested in becoming more involved in the education mission of the COM. The session will be recorded for any interested faculty who cannot attend live.
LO’s

Review organizational structure of the COM education team
Review the MD and PA program curricula
Describe the types of teaching opportunities available for faculty at the COM, and learn how to get more involved

College of Medicine Research Data Live Help Sessions
2026-01-21 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.

Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration
2026-01-22 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: Culture, Faith, and Religions Impact on Health
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Culture, faith, and religion shape how individuals experience health, illness and healing. Join us for a thought-provoking webinar that explores how understanding these dimensions can lead to more compassionate, effective and inclusive healthcare.
What You’ll Gain:

Insight into how cultural differences influence healthcare experiences and outcomes.
Understanding of how traditions, customs, and rituals shape beliefs and treatment adherence.
Awareness of the role of faith, religion, and spirituality in delivering culturally responsive care to diverse populations.

This session is designed to deepen your cultural humility and equip you with practical strategies to better serve patients from all walks of life.
Let’s build a healthcare system that honors every story, belief, and background.
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!

CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users
2026-01-22 14:30 - 15:30 | 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-22 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)

Dean's State of the College Address
2026-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Junker Auditorium – Penn State College of Medicine, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
This annual gathering led by Karen Kim, MD, MS, dean of the College of Medicine, is an opportunity to reflect on our progress, celebrate achievements across our missions, and look ahead to the work we will do together in the year to come.

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-23 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
Seasons (Dulcimer and Harp)

Loved Ones Support Group
2026-01-26 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
2026-01-27 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)
