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SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20251202T131037Z
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SUMMARY:Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/practicing-safety-mindfulness-for-clinicians-cme-course/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T171500
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SUMMARY:Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Consortium: Spring 2026 Update
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Consortium: Spring 2026 Update\, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026\, live at The Hotel Hershey\, Hershey\, PA. \nThis presentation is designed to provide participants with an overview of current breast cancer research and therapies. \nThe target audience includes physicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses and other health care professionals who are actively involved in breast cancer care. \nView details and register here.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/central-pennsylvania-breast-cancer-consortium-spring-2026-update/
LOCATION:The Hotel Hershey\, 100 Hotel Road\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education":MAILTO:ContinuingEd@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
UID:10008351-1776178800-1776182400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat 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. \nSurviveWELL 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. \nSurviveWELL 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. \nFor 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. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260304T141735Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Cote for a FREE 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 small custom planter to be used this spring! \nPlease register here:  https://harrelllibcal.library.psu.edu/event/16511611
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/introduction-to-3d-modeling-with-tinkercad-2/
LOCATION:Room C1620K – Harrell Library Technology Sandbox\, 700 HMC Crescent Road\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Cote":MAILTO:mcote@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260312T183635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183635Z
UID:10009603-1776159000-1776164400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Live Music in Lobbies Today
DESCRIPTION:9:30 – 11 am • Main lobby\nRalph Diekemper (Piano)
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/live-music-in-lobbies-today-17/
LOCATION:Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleax Olivera":MAILTO:aoliverea@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009125-1776124800-1776211199@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
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CREATED:20251202T131037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T131037Z
UID:10007958-1776106800-1776112200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/practicing-safety-mindfulness-for-clinicians-cme-course/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T160000
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CREATED:20260108T212520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184339Z
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SUMMARY:CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThe 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: \n\nThe basic steps to create and submit a radiation safety protocol\nHow to communicate and follow-up with radiation safety staff regarding submissions\n\nNote: This training is strictly regarding the CATS Safety software and does not count towards SARI credit. \nRegistration: \nTo register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN): \n\nClick the LRN Registration Link\nClick Request.\n\nCollege of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions  \nAttempting 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: \n\nOpen an incognito window in your current browser.\n\n\n\n\nChrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.\nMicrosoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.\nFirefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.\n\n\n\n\nCopy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.\nPaste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.\nLog in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password\, not your Penn State Health credentials.\n\nAccommodation: 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.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cats-safety-submission-training-for-radioisotope-users-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Research Protections":MAILTO:orp@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
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CREATED:20260312T183634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183634Z
UID:10009602-1776076200-1776081600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Live Music in Lobbies Today
DESCRIPTION:10:30 am – 12 pm • Main lobby\nHannah Belser (Piano)
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/live-music-in-lobbies-today-16/
LOCATION:Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:Grief Services Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group. \nA 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. \nThis 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. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. \nFor 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.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/grief-services-support-group/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260115T172505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T172505Z
UID:10008170-1776074400-1776081600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:LION Mobile Clinic at Centre Hall Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for story-time; LION Mobile Clinic will provide free health screenings. No insurance required.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/lion-mobile-clinic-at-centre-hall-library-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:109 West Beryl Street\, Centre Hall\, PA 16828\, 109 West Beryl Street\, Centre Hall\, 16828
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="LION Mobile Clinic":MAILTO:lionmobileclinic@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009124-1776038400-1776124799@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009123-1775952000-1776038399@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-12/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260224T212615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T212615Z
UID:10008665-1775908800-1775923200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:One Health Event: PSU\, Pets\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Come see us to receive free preventative screening tests\, such as Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar\, free of charge. No insurance required.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/one-health-event-psu-pets-and-people/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20250625T111548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T214051Z
UID:10005645-1775892600-1775923200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Focus on Pharmacology Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Focus on Pharmacology Conference\, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, live at the Red Lion Hotel\, Harrisburg-Hershey\, 4751 Lindle Rd.\, Harrisburg\, PA. \nThe purpose of this activity is to provide pharmacology information in multiple areas\, and to promote clinical excellence through improving the quality of care to patients. \nView details and register here.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/16th-annual-focus-on-pharmacology-conference/
LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey\, 4751 Lindle Road\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education":MAILTO:ContinuingEd@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009122-1775865600-1775951999@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260202T171558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171558Z
UID:10008315-1775844000-1775854800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Nursing Student Night at Harrisburg Senators
DESCRIPTION:Nursing school deserves a night off\nJoin Penn State Health Nursing at a Harrisburg Senators game \nFriday\, April 10 | 6:00 PM\nHarrisburg Senators — FNB Field on City Island \nMeet Penn State Health nurses and learn about:\n• Nurse Extern opportunities\n• Graduate Nurse programs\n• What early nursing careers really look like \nFree tickets and a catered dinner included\nRegister now — space is limited \n 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/nursing-student-night-at-harrisburg-senators/
LOCATION:FNB Field at City Island\, 245 Championship Way\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiring Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Human Resources - Penn State Health":MAILTO:askarecruiter@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
UID:10008479-1775826000-1775827800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis 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. \nFor 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. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260312T183634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183634Z
UID:10009601-1775820600-1775826000@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Live Music in Lobbies Today
DESCRIPTION:11:30 am – 1 pm • Main lobby\nElena Millar (Piano)
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/live-music-in-lobbies-today-15/
LOCATION:Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009121-1775779200-1775865599@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T163000
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SUMMARY:Write from the Heart with CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Write from the Heart with CARE – an 8-week writing workshop series with virtual sessions lasting two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  This writing workshop series is held each January-February\, April-May\, July-August\, and October-November. \nWrite from the Heart with CARE is a creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis\, whether in active treatment or beyond. Participants are asked to simply be themselves and explore the ways in which writing\, when approached in a light and easy manner\, can offer opportunities for reflection\, meaning and connection. Sharing is optional. No judgment. No grades. No writing rules. \nFor 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. \nDates:  April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30  |  May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nMeeting Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified  (May 28th | 3:30pm-5:30pm) \nZoom Invite: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95690411199?pwd=QXYrSC9aL2pCbk11YXJ3akVLWXA0UT09 \nPassword: 386063 \nOr telephone\, dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 956 9041 1199 \nPassword: 386063
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/write-from-the-heart-with-care/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20221026T151310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T133648Z
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SUMMARY:Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) review meeting.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/webinar-institutional-biosafety-committee-ibc-meeting/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Webconference
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Biosafety Committee":MAILTO:BiosafetyAdmin@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20251105T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T202900Z
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Oncology ECHO
DESCRIPTION:Training for Primary Care Providers\n(CME credits available)\nNo-cost Monthly Sessions  |  12-1 p.m. EST  |  Dec. 11\, 2025 – Jul. 9\, 2026  |  100% Virtual\nNo matter your level of experience\, this program provides the knowledge and community support to strengthen your role in caring for children with cancer.  \n\nExpand your role in pediatric cancer care\, even if you’re not in a specialty center. \nAccess knowledge and support whether you’re in a rural setting or an urban clinic. \nExplore timely\, practice-relevant topics like:\n\nEarly signs of pediatric brain tumors\nBest practices in adolescent and young adult oncology\nSurvivorship care after pediatric cancer\nIntegrative approaches and precision medicine\n\n\n\nRegister Here \nEnhance Your Pediatric Care From Anywhere. \nJoin a dynamic community of general physicians\, pediatricians\, and experts for this free\, virtual tele-mentoring program designed to empower primary care providers with the latest knowledge in pediatric oncology.  \nThrough 8 monthly sessions\, gain the insights and confidence to support young patients facing cancer — from diagnosis to survivorship.  \nHow It Works\n\nMonthly live Zoom sessions (12–1 p.m. EST)\nRolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able\nEach session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”\nRegistration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule & Curriculum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Session Time 12–1 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDec. 11\, 2025 – Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology\n\n\nJan. 8\, 2026 – Pediatric Acute Leukemia\n\n\nFeb. 12\, 2026 – Precision Medicine\n\n\nMar. 12\, 2026 – Pediatric Solid Tumors\n\n\nApr. 9\, 2026 – Surviving After Pediatric Cancer\n\n\nMay 14\, 2026 – Integrative Oncology\n\n\nJun. 11\, 2026 – Genetic Predisposition to Cancer\n\n\nJul. 9\, 2026 – Pediatric Brain Tumors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/pediatric-oncology-echo/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Project ECHO":MAILTO:echo@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T141420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T141420Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
DESCRIPTION:Shelba Purtle\, hand pans \n11:30am– 12:30pm\, PSCI lobby \nSponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute \n  \nJulie Nevel\, keyboard \n1:00 – 2:30pm\, PSCI lobby \nSponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/live-music-in-psci-lobby-today-3/
LOCATION:Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby\, 400 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Keeley Engle":MAILTO:kengle@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
GEO:40.2640375;-76.6766783
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260312T183634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T183634Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music in Lobbies Today
DESCRIPTION:11:30 am – 1 pm • UPC lobby\nDani Fiore (Percussion)
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/live-music-in-lobbies-today-13/
LOCATION:University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby\, 200 Campus Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aleax Olivera":MAILTO:aoliverea@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
GEO:40.2652964;-76.6734688
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260209T180625Z
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SUMMARY:Emeritus Faculty Organization Spring Meeting and Hinkle Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Emeritus Faculty Organization at Penn State College of Medicine presents its Spring Scientific Meeting and annual Hinkle Lecture. \nAgenda\n8:30-9:00 AM – Coffee and muffins \n9:00-9:15 AM – Eileen Hennrikus\, MD\, President of Emeritus Faculty Organization\nEmeritus Faculty Organization Annual Meeting\, Vote on Bylaws \n9:15-9:30 AM – Q & A \n9:30-9:45 AM – Kyle Snyder\, MHA\, President and Chief Operating Officer\, Penn State Health\nUpdate on Penn State Health \n9:45-10:00 AM – Q&A		  \n10:00-10:45 AM – Kimberly Myers\, MA\, PhD\nPhysician’s Writing Group \n10:45-11:15 AM – Lou Schellenberg\, MFA\, Artist\nSome Visitor Reactions to Art in Medical Centers \n11:15-11:30 AM – Break \n11:30-12:30 PM – Annual Hinkle Lecture: Paul Sullivan\nMusic – A Universal Language \n12:30-1:30 PM – Buffet Lunch \nHinkle Lecture Details\nPaul Sullivan is an American Grammy Award winning pianist and composer whose music blends jazz and classical styles. \nTitle: “Music – A Universal Language”\nFeaturing: Pianist and speaker Paul Sullivan \nPaul Sullivan\, Grammy Award Winning Pianist and Composer\, will play some of his original compositions and discuss his insights into Music as A Universal Language.  \nHe will tell us some stories of his travels around the world\, playing with\, and for\, a breathtaking variety of musicians and audiences. Over his career\, Paul has worked with Native American singers\, Russian folk musicians\, Japanese Taiko drummers\, American jazz whistlers\, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, to name just a very few. \nRenowned for his warm and witty personality\, as well as his musical artistry\,  Paul will tell us what he sees as the through-line to all his decades of making music. \nAbout the speakers\nPaul Sullivan has enjoyed a richly varied and distinguished career as a composer and a pianist. As a soloist\, with his trio\, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort\, he has played concert tours in most of the United States and Europe\, as well as the Middle East\, Central America\, and Asia. He has performed among the dunes of the Negev Desert\, in Leonard Bernstein’s living room\, and on the stages of many of the world’s finest concert halls. He has been a guest on Marian McPartland’s “Piano Jazz”\, and he has also performed with some legendary orchestras\, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy\, the Boston Pops under both Arthur Fiedler and Keith Lockhart\, and several regional orchestras around the US. \nKyle Snyder\, MHA\, was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Penn State Health\, October 1\, 2025.  He joined Penn State Health in 2020 as chief operating officer of Holy Spirit Medical Center\, then was appointed senior vice president and regional chief operating officer for Penn State Health Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers in June 2022. Snyder earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and management from Providence College\, Providence\, R.I.\, and a master’s degree in health administration from Cornell University\, Ithaca\, N.Y. He also completed an administrative fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.   \nKimberly Myers\, MA\, PhD\, is Professor of Humanities and Medicine\, and Distinguished Educator at Penn State College of Medicine. As a teacher-scholar trained in the liberal arts tradition\, Kimberly’s core passions are teaching\, one-on-one mentoring\, and curriculum design. Since joining the faculty in 2007\, she has created and taught 19 different courses for first- through fourth-year medical students;  In 2009\, Kimberly launched the ongoing Penn State Health Physician Writers Group whose 58 participants (as of 2023) have published a total of 85 pieces in major medical journals\, including the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. Kimberly’s scholarship focuses on sociocultural dimensions of illness\, illness narratives\, graphic medicine\, and medical education.  \nLou Schellenberg\, MFA\, is an oil painter who creates landscapes of dwellings and nature in Pennsylvania\, Maine\, and Nova Scotia. Her work is in many collections across the U.S. and Canada. She has also done commissioned art for LL Bean\, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center\, Penn Medicine and other medical centers. Schellenberg was raised in New York City and New England. She studied at The Boston School of the Museum of Fine Arts and earned her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at The University at Albany\, NY. She taught art for several decades\, retiring as Associate Professor of Art at Elizabethtown College\, PA and has done workshops and critiques since. Schellenberg is currently a board member of the Mount Gretna School of Art\, known for its intensive landscape painting program. She lives and works in Lititz\, PA\, and in a small village in Nova Scotia\, Canada.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/emeritus-faculty-organization-hinkle-lecture/
LOCATION:Lecture Room D (Room C7619) – Penn State College of Medicine\, 700 HMC Crescent Road\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations
ORGANIZER;CN="Emeritus Faculty Organization":MAILTO:ehennrikus@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
GEO:40.2640375;-76.6766783
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20250506T120921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T195839Z
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SUMMARY:Blue and White Gastrointestinal Summit: Uniting Medicine\, Surgery\, and Innovation in Digestive Health
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW: This Penn State Health gastroenterology and hepatology conference aims to bring together clinicians and other health care providers for clinical updates on current trends in the management of various clinical conditions. In addition\, it will help foster discussion and review current concepts in clinical and translational research. Upon completion of this program\, course participants should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of important conditions in gastroenterology\, including inflammatory bowel disease\, colon and rectal surgery in gastrointestinal diseases\, including colorectal cancer management\, cirrhosis/liver transplant\, management of fatty liver\, eosinophilic esophagitis\, fecal incontinence and gastroparesis. \nThis is a Live Course
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/updates-on-the-medical-and-surgical-management-of-gastrointestinal-diseases/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey\, PA 17033\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education":MAILTO:ContinuingEd@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195000
CREATED:20260402T184745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185111Z
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SUMMARY:"Let’s Get Ahead: Curing Head and Neck Cancer Together” – An abc27 Special Program and Webchat
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Health and abc27 for “Let’s Get Ahead: Curing Head and Neck Cancer Together\,” airing Wednesday\, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. on abc27. Learn how advances in technology\, treatment\, and research are shaping the future of head and neck cancer care\, with a focus on education\, early detection and hope. \nHear the inspiring story of a mouth cancer survivor who is back to enjoying life with her family after receiving treatment at Penn State Health. The program will also highlight how screenings and early detection can save lives and share information on how to register for an upcoming screening event. \nViewers are invited to participate in a live webchat during the broadcast. Submit questions in advance or during the program by visiting abc27.com/HeadNeck.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/lets-get-ahead-curing-head-and-neck-cancer-together-an-abc27-special-program-and-webchat/
LOCATION:abc27 Special Program and Webchat
CATEGORIES:Community
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