Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare Settings. Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities
2026-03-18 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare: Turning Differences into Strengths
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, today’s healthcare teams span multiple generations—each bringing unique strengths, values, and perspectives.
Join us for a dynamic session that explores how to bridge generational gaps, foster mutual respect, and create stronger, more collaborative teams in healthcare settings.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What an intergenerational workforce looks like—and why it matters in healthcare
The benefits and challenges of working across generations
Best practices for collaborating effectively and serving patients of all ages with empathy and understanding

Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or somewhere in between, this session will help you navigate generational dynamics with confidence and care.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s turn generational diversity into a powerful asset—for our teams and our patients.

Mothers Circle
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00, 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.

Catholic Mass
2026-03-18 12:00 - 12:30, 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.

College of Medicine Research Data Live Help Sessions
2026-03-18 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.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare Settings. Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities
2026-03-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare: Turning Differences into Strengths
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, today’s healthcare teams span multiple generations—each bringing unique strengths, values, and perspectives.
Join us for a dynamic session that explores how to bridge generational gaps, foster mutual respect, and create stronger, more collaborative teams in healthcare settings.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What an intergenerational workforce looks like—and why it matters in healthcare
The benefits and challenges of working across generations
Best practices for collaborating effectively and serving patients of all ages with empathy and understanding

Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or somewhere in between, this session will help you navigate generational dynamics with confidence and care.
Registration
Let’s turn generational diversity into a powerful asset—for our teams and our patients.

Inclusion Academy, Culturally Responsive Care: What Inclusive Healthcare Means and How We Can Offer It to All Patients
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
What Inclusive Healthcare Means—and How We Can Offer It to All Patients
Creating Equitable, Respectful, and Culturally Responsive Care for Everyone
Inclusive healthcare isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Join us for a dynamic and practical webinar that explores what it truly means to provide inclusive care and how healthcare professionals and organizations can make it a reality for all patients, regardless of background or identity.
What You’ll Learn:

Understand why inclusive services are essential for delivering equitable, respectful, and effective care to diverse patient populations.
Explore how inclusive practices can enhance patient satisfaction, improve health outcomes, and strengthen provider-patient relationships.
Discover practical tools and strategies healthcare organizations can use to foster inclusive, culturally responsive care environments.

This session is ideal for healthcare professionals, administrators, and DEI advocates who are committed to transforming care through equity and inclusion.
Register now and take the next step toward inclusive care!
Let’s build a healthcare system where everyone feels welcome, respected, and cared for.

Condensed Childbirth Preparation
2026-03-19 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.

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2026-03-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-03 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].

Loved Ones Support Group
2026-03-23 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.

Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-04-13 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

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 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.

Embark with CARE – Introduction to Yoga Therapy
2026-03-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-06 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.

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

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
2026-03-27 07:15 - 16:30 | Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033, 325 University Drive, Hershey, 17033
Save the Date: 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.

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.

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

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

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.

Grief Services Support Group
2026-04-06 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.

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.
