Penn State Health News

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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)

LION Mobile Clinic at Bellefonte Senior Center
2026-03-24 09:30 - 11:30 | 110 North Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, 110 North Spring Street, Bellefonte, 16823
LION Mobile Clinic will provide free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. No insurance required.

Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-04-13 16:00 | Webconference
REGISTER NOW: 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

Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
2026-03-24, 2026-03-23, 2026-03-22, 2026-03-21, 2026-03-20, 2026-03-19, 2026-03-18 | Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B), 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
Book Drop Off Locations
Harrell Library (South Entrance)
COM Ground Floor CG721
100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby
30 Hope Dr, Building B entrance
Donations accepted until 5/29/2026

FDA Inspection Training
2026-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Description:
This training will help researchers prepare for FDA inspections and ensure they understand why FDA inspections are critical for compliance and research integrity. This session will help equip researchers to implement required compliance activities – before, during, and after inspections – and develop practical strategies for managing FDA site inspections and managing readiness at every stage. Eligible for PSNA credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the 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.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-23 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
Elena Millar (Piano)

Loved Ones Support Group
2026-03-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
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 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM.
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.

LION Mobile Clinic at Ladies Night Health and Wellness Event
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | River Bend Venue 3469 PA-147, Millersburg, PA 17061, 3469 PA-147, Millersburg, 17061
Join us to receive free preventative screenings such as Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar screenings. No insurance required.

Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
2026-03-20 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.
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.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is [REDACTED].

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-20 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
Luke Lee (Cello)

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

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.

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.

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Shelba Purtle, hand pans
1:00 – 2:00pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Jonathan Frazier, painter
1:00 – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

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.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-19 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
Anthony Haubert (Piano)

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.

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.

Hurdles, Triumphs, and Life Lessons – Becoming a Doctor and Beyond
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lecture Room C (Room C6616) – Penn State College of Medicine, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Kristen K. Buck, MD ’99, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Vice President & Head of Research and Development at Lisata Therapeutics, will return to campus to present a special seminar to the Penn State College of Medicine community. Graduate and medical students, postdoctoral scholars and fellows, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
This networking opportunity is not just another lecture. Kristen will provide you with the little life lessons and advice she has acquired over the 26 years since leaving Hershey. Through her reflective, story-driven talk, she will share her life and pharmaceutical career path and the personal insights and wisdom therein to help you keep sane, act wiser, and live more in line with what truly matters to you.
This event is being co-hosted by Development & Alumni Relations, Graduate Career Services, and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).
Email Jessica at jlk296@psu.edu with any questions and to obtain the registration link.

Catholic Mass
2026-03-18 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.

Penn State Health Licensed Practical Nurse Hiring Event (Virtual)
2026-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Connect with hiring managers and talent acquisition partners for full-time and part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions across the Penn State Health Medical Group.
Multiple locations available:

Camp Hill
Carlisle
Harrisburg
Mechanicsburg
Lancaster
Lititz
Reading
State College

Register Now

Mothers Circle
2026-03-18 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
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby, 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • UPC lobby
Jonathan Frazier (Piano)

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare Settings. Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities
2026-03-18 07:30 - 08:30 | 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.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s turn generational diversity into a powerful asset—for our teams and our patients.

Penn State College of Medicine Mini Medical School
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
With great enthusiasm, you are invited to the 27th Annual Mini Medical School. Join us for a virtual conference series featuring distinguished speakers from Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, who will address a variety of topics in health care and research, including:
– Sight, Sound and the Developing Mind
– Advancing Patient Care with Artificial Intelligence and Ultrasound
– Gut and Liver Health
This unique curriculum will take place on Tuesdays from 6 PM to 8:30 PM on March 10th, March 17th, and March 24th, 2026. The program is FREE and open to everyone, from high school students to faculty members and the community. Please register on our website, and share this message with colleagues, family and friends.
Visit our website at https://med.psu.edu/education/mini-medical-school for more details.
For more information, email minimed@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
