Penn State Health News

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Embark with CARE – Introduction to Yoga Therapy
2026-01-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-28 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.

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.

SurviveWELL
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-27 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.

“A Night at the Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center: The Arts with CARE”
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center, 400 University Drive, Hershey, 17033
Held on the third Tuesday in January, April, July and October 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., an in-person artists series featuring the varied forms of art and artists/performers who offer unique windows into health, healing, and hope.
For more information or to register, email Keeley Engle, Penn State Cancer Institute Center State Arts in Health program coordinator at kengle@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-21 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
Jonathan Frazier (Piano and Flute)

Mothers Circle
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 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
2026-01-21 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-28 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.

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!

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.

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)

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Seasons, harp and hammered dulcimer
1:00pm – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Interlibrary Loan Office Hours
2026-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Room C1620K – Harrell Library Technology Sandbox, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Have you ever had questions about interlibrary loan, like who can use it?
What types of materials can be requested through interlibrary loan?
Or why is it taking so long for my request to be filled?
On Tuesday, January 27th from 2pm – 4pm interlibrary loan staff will be hosting drop – in office hours in the Harrell Health Sciences Library Technology Sandbox.
During office hours, interlibrary loan staff will be on hand to answer all of your ILL questions. Office hours are open to all students, staff, faculty members, and affiliates of the Penn State College of Medicine and the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Registration is not required for this event and office hours are structured as first come, first serve.
Questions about interlibrary loan office hours can be directed to hmcill@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: The Importance of Language Services in Healthcare. Bridging Communication Gaps
2026-01-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
The Importance of Language Services in Healthcare: Bridging Communication Gaps
Clear communication is essential to quality care—and language should never be a barrier.
Join us for an important session on how Language Access Services at Penn State Health help ensure every patient is heard, understood, and respected—no matter what language they speak.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Recognize the Language Access Services available at Penn State Health
Understand the protocol for bilingual employees to become qualified medical interpreters
Take action to access language services and support inclusive, patient-centered care

Whether you’re a provider, staff member, or simply passionate about equitable healthcare, this session will equip you with the tools to help bridge communication gaps and build trust with every patient.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s make healthcare truly accessible—for everyone.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-01-28 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)

CTSI TSS Webinar: "It’s Raining Bots: How Easier Access to Internet Surveys Has Created the Perfect Storm"
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM / January 28, 2026

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 Brian Sonak, MS, Project Manager with the Survey Research Center, and Laura Felix, MPH, Research Project Manager.
Register here.
