Penn State Health News

Catholic Mass
2026-04-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-04-15 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.

Condensed Childbirth Preparation
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-17 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-04-24 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-01 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
2026-04-20 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-05-04 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.

Embark with CARE – Introduction to Yoga Therapy
2026-04-20 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-04 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.

Practicing Safety: Mindfulness for Clinicians CME Course
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
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.

Kidney Updates 2026
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 | The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
SAVE THE DATE: Kidney Updates 2026
Details to follow.

SurviveWELL
2026-04-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 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.

Mothers Circle
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-06 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.

Inclusion Academy, Culturally Responsive Care for Patients with Mental Illness and Addiction
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Mental illness and addiction affect individuals across all backgrounds—but cultural understanding can make all the difference in how care is received and outcomes are achieved. Join us for a powerful webinar that explores how culturally responsive care can transform the way we support patients facing mental health and addiction challenges.
What You’ll Learn:

Understand what mental illness is and how it uniquely affects diverse populations.
Recognize common addictions and how to provide culturally responsive care that respects patients’ backgrounds and experiences.
Identify actionable steps to effectively support individuals with mental health and addiction challenges in a culturally sensitive way.

This session is ideal for healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and community advocates who are committed to equitable, person-centered care.
Register now to be part of this essential conversation!
Let’s work together to break stigma, build trust, and ensure every patient receives the care they deserve.

Loved Ones Support Group
2026-04-27 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.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals
2026-04-29 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
Every brain is unique—and so is every patient.
Join us for an enlightening session that explores how embracing neurodiversity can lead to more compassionate, effective, and inclusive care. Learn how to recognize and support the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What neurodiversity means and why it matters in healthcare
The unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent patients
Best practices for delivering inclusive, patient-centered care that respects neurological differences

Whether you’re a provider, caregiver, or team member, this session will help you build stronger, more respectful connections with patients of all neurotypes.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s create a healthcare environment where every mind is valued.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals
2026-04-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Every brain is unique—and so is every patient.
Join us for an enlightening session that explores how embracing neurodiversity can lead to more compassionate, effective, and inclusive care. Learn how to recognize and support the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What neurodiversity means and why it matters in healthcare
The unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent patients
Best practices for delivering inclusive, patient-centered care that respects neurological differences

Whether you’re a provider, caregiver, or team member, this session will help you build stronger, more respectful connections with patients of all neurotypes.
Registration
Let’s create a healthcare environment where every mind is valued.

6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot – Targeting Head and Neck Cancer
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association, 410 Sportsman Road, Annville, 17033
The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery will host its 6th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association. Information regarding registration, ticket sales, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced in the new year. All proceeds benefit the Let’s Get Ahead campaign, supporting head and neck cancer care at Penn State Health.
Questions? Please contact Lindsey McKissick, Associate Director of Community Fundraising, at 717-531-5827 or lmckissick1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Weekend Childbirth Preparation
2026-05-02 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.

Breastfeeding Basics Class
2026-05-05 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
2026-05-06 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
