Penn State Health News

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Single IRB (sIRB) Training
2026-03-24 15:00 - 15:30 | 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.
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College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
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SurviveWELL
2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 4). 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]

Mothers Circle
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-25 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)

Catholic Mass
2026-03-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-01 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.

CATS Safety Submission Training for Radioisotope Users
2026-03-25 13:30 - 14:30 | 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:

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Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
2026-03-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-06 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
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]

Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration
2026-03-26 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

CTSI TSS Webinar: "High‑Impact Practices as Pathways to Broadening Participation in Computing: A Cultural‑Historical Activity Theory Perspective"
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM / March 26, 2026

Broadening participation in computing is a national priority because the U.S. needs all available STEM talent to stay competitive, especially in fast-moving areas like AI. However, clear gaps remain in who enters, persists, and succeeds in these fields. This presentation will highlight research that examines whether proven “high-impact practices” like undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad can help close those gaps, since they’re known to boost learning, confidence, graduation rates, and sense of belonging. Our presenter focuses especially on first-generation college students, who often face systemic barriers that limit access to these opportunities and their benefits. His work also looks at how institutional culture, policies, and even small signals of inclusion shape students’ experiences, with the goal of developing practical, scalable strategies that help more students stay in computing, graduate, and enter the workforce prepared and confident.
The Translational Science Seminar (TSS) Series is held monthly. Each month, speakers present practical information related to clinical and translational topics, with the goal of exposing participants to contemporary issues and tools that can accelerate the translation of research to benefit human health. This session is presented by Roderick Lee. PhD, Associate Professor of Information Systems at Penn State Harrisburg.
Register here.

IRB Protocol Training
2026-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 | 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:

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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
2026-03-26 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)

ABC, ASH and ASTRO Update
2026-03-27 07:15 - 16:30 | Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033, 325 University Drive, Hershey, 17033
ABC, ASH and ASTRO Update: Highlights of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025, American Society of Hematology 2025, and Highlights of American Society for Radiation Oncology 2025 National Conferences
REGISTER NOW: This activity is designed to bring information learned at national meetings back to the central Pennsylvania area for physicians and other health care professionals to use in their daily clinical practices. The topics chosen represent material presented at the 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) National Meeting and the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). This activity is not endorsed by or affiliated with SABCS or ASH.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-27 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
Seasons (Dulcimer and Harp)

Penny Rybka Memorial Lectureship
2026-03-31 07:00 - 17:00 | University Conference Center, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Save the date for the Penny Rybka Memorial Lectureship, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the University Conference Center. Details will be announced at a later date.

Silver Linings: Dealing with Unexpected Changes
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Room C1804 – Penn State College of Medicine, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Life is full of changes; some that are completely unexpected. Perhaps, an exam didn’t go the way you expected. Perhaps, your job offer/Match is at a place you didn’t expect to be. Perhaps, you’re struggling with a break-up or changes in other relationships. This session will help you consider new perspectives to find a silver lining.
It will provide coping strategies to navigate unanticipated change. We often have to deal with the unexpected but that doesn’t mean we need to be unprepared.

Network for Under-represented Residents & Fellows Lunch & Learn
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B), 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Network for Under-Represented Residents and Fellows (NURF)
Tuesday, March 31
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:15–12:45 p.m.
HMC, Rotunda Café – H1233F
(Lunch provided!)
Join us for an empowering Lunch & Learn focused on building financial confidence and long-term success. This session with EMPOWER will break down key areas of financial literacy, including:

Understanding stocks and investing
Getting the most out of your 401K
Financial planning tips for early-career clinicians

Whether you’re just starting to think about investing or looking to sharpen your financial strategy, this session has something for everyone.
RSVP
If you intend on being onsite, please fill out this form. Network for Under-Represented Residents and Fellows (NURF) EMPOWER – Lunch & Learn – Fill out form
or Join via Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 264 860 898 976 03
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Walk in Wednesday
2026-04-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605, United States
On-the-spot interviews – Connect with recruiters and hiring managers and learn more about Penn State Health
First Wednesday of the Month
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Critical open roles for our health system are:

Nursing
Respiratory Care
Lab
Pharmacy
Imaging/Radiology
Behavioral Health
Surgical

Register Now
For more information, contact:
Erin McCaw
emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
610-378-2310

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event
2026-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States
On-the-spot interviews – Connect with recruiters and hiring managers and learn more about Penn State Health
First Wednesday of the Month
9:00 am – noon
Critical open roles for our health system are:

Nursing
Respiratory Care
Lab
Pharmacy
Imaging/Radiology
Behavioral Health
Surgical

Register now >
For more information, contact:
Samantha Leiss
sleiss@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2026-04-01 14:30 - 15:30 | 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.
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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.

Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
2026-04-02 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

Introduction to Rayyan
2026-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Rayyan is an AI-powered, web-based, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library’s Brad Long will focus the free version of Rayyan. Participants can create a free personal account for Rayyan by going here and clicking the “Create Account” button. Participants interested in a systematic review consultation can request one on here.
The learning objectives for this session are:

Import references from PubMed and other key health sciences databases.
Invite team members to participate in a project.
Conduct article screening, both blinded and unblinded.
Utilize inclusion/exclusion function to help streamline the screening process.
Attach article PDFs to references for the full-text screening process.
Manage multiple projects.

A Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Please Register here: Introduction to Rayyan – LibCal – HHSL

Weekend Childbirth Preparation
2026-04-04 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.

LION Mobile Clinic at the Active Adult Senior Center
2026-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA 16801, 2901 E College Ave Suite 990, State College, 16801
Enjoy Art and Wellness at the Active Adult Senior Center! Free health screenings provided.

Breastfeeding Basics Class
2026-04-07 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 class covers basic techniques for positioning and latch, how to assess a good feeding, mechanics of producing milk, pumping and storage of breastmilk, and available resources. For registration information, call 717-981-8238 or e-mail hmoretz@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
