SurviveWELL
2026-02-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: The Role of Culture in Healthcare. Navigating Food Practices and Dietary Needs
2026-02-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
Food is more than nourishment—it’s identity, tradition, and healing.
Join us for a meaningful session that explores how culture and dietary practices shape patient experiences and outcomes. Learn how to provide care that respects and responds to the diverse beliefs and needs of the communities we serve.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What “culture” really means—and how it influences beliefs, behaviors, and health choices
The impact of cultural and religious dietary restrictions on healthcare delivery
Practical steps to deliver culturally responsive care that honors individual values and traditions

Whether you’re a caregiver, clinician, or team member, this session will help you build stronger, more respectful connections with patients from all walks of life.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s create a healthcare experience where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected—starting with what’s on the plate.

Mothers Circle
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-11 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
2026-02-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-04 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-11 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.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: The Role of Culture in Healthcare. Navigating Food Practices and Dietary Needs
2026-02-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Food is more than nourishment—it’s identity, tradition, and healing.
Join tus for a meaningful session that explores how culture and dietary practices shape patient experiences and outcomes. Learn how to provide care that respects and responds to the diverse beliefs and needs of the communities we serve.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What “culture” really means—and how it influences beliefs, behaviors, and health choices
The impact of cultural and religious dietary restrictions on healthcare delivery
Practical steps to deliver culturally responsive care that honors individual values and traditions

Whether you’re a caregiver, clinician, or team member, this session will help you build stronger, more respectful connections with patients from all walks of life.
Registration
Let’s create a healthcare experience where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected—starting with what’s on the plate.

Embark with CARE – Introduction to Yoga Therapy
2026-02-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-02 12:00 - 12:30 | 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.

Reframing Medical Education: Integrating the Arts to Enhance Observation, Empathy, and Reflection w/Dr. Angela Choe-Reframing Medical Education: Integrating the Arts to Enhance Observation, Empathy, and Reflection
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education presents Reframing Medical Education: Integrating the Arts to Enhance Observation, Empathy, and Reflection
Presenter: Dr. Angela Choe, 2025 Distinguished Educator Award Recipient.
February 26, 2026, Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Register now

Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration
2026-02-26 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

Inclusion Academy Culturally Responsive Care: Building Health Equity for Blacks, African and African Americans to Reduce Health Disparities
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Building Health Equity for Black, African, and African American Communities
Health disparities continue to impact Black, African, and African American communities at disproportionate rates. Join us for a powerful and solutions-focused webinar that explores how healthcare professionals can take meaningful steps toward equity, inclusion, and justice in care delivery.
What You’ll Learn:

Recognize key health disparities affecting Black, African, and African American communities.
Identify effective strategies to reduce disparities and better serve these populations.
Learn practical, culturally responsive steps to improve care and build trust.

This session is ideal for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and equity advocates who are committed to transforming care and closing the gap in health outcomes.
Register today and be part of the movement toward health equity!
Together, we can create a healthcare system where every life is valued and every voice is heard.

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2026-02-27 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-06 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
2026-03-02 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-23 17:00, 2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-30 16:00 | Webconference
This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live Course. Details and times will be announced at a later date.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Breastfeeding Basics Class
2026-03-03 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.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Walk in Wednesday
2026-03-04 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

Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
2026-03-05 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

Upstander Café – Microaggression & Unconscious Bias
2026-03-06 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
This session is organized by the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and will focus on Microaggression and Unconscious Bias Education.
Learn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health. Sessions are held virtually on the first Friday of the month, from 7:00-8:00 am.
Register here
**This session will NOT be recorded.
If you have any questions or require accommodation for a disability to participate, please email diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Neurology for the Non-Neurologist
2026-03-06 07:30 - 16:30 | Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Save the date for the Neurology for the Non-Neurologist activity, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Hershey Country Club, Hershey, PA. Details will be announced at a later date.

Weekend Childbirth Preparation
2026-03-07 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.

Understanding Recurrent Hernias
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Auditorium – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States
Are you or a loved one dealing with recurrent abdominal or groin hernia? Join Dr. Yu-Wei “Wayne” Chang, a board-certified minimally invasive surgeon, at this free information session and learn:

What causes hernias to come back
The latest treatments and surgical advancements
How to reduce your risk of another hernia after surgery

A question and answer discussion will follow the presentation.
Registration

Register by Wednesday, Feb. 25
Call 1-800-243-1455, option 3, or register online

Register Online
Please note: This session is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

LION Mobile Clinic at the Military Share Food Distribution
2026-03-09 09:30 - 12:00 | UEC Theaters 12 125 Premiere Drive, State College PA 16801, 125 Premiere Dr., State College, PA, 16801, United States
Free health screenings

Loved Ones Support Group
2026-03-09 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.
