Apr 17, 2024
Deciding to take the journey is as important as the journey. That’s how a Penn State Health diabetes educator characterizes efforts to learn how technology access affects outcomes for minorities.
Mar 26, 2024
Easter, Ramadan and Passover are underway or will take place soon. Penn State Health has educated employees on respecting requests they may receive from people who observe the holidays.
Mar 20, 2024
No one wants to hear the “Big D” diagnosis—diabetes. If you’re a person of color, diabetes management may be affected by limited access to technology, increasing risk of complications.
Feb 27, 2024
During Black History Month, Penn State Health honors and celebrates the contributions of some of its trailblazers who have left on their marks on society and advocate for equality, justice and progress.
Jan 30, 2024
Penn State Health Diversity Council representatives are taking action to advance diversity, equity and inclusion by hosting Diversity Grand Rounds for the workforce.
Jan 23, 2024
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented two employees from Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center with awards for their support of an Army National Guard employee.
Madeline Feliciano-Weiser, a nurse manager at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, received a #NAHNStrong award from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN).
Penn State Health’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has revamped its Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) to better align with the health system’s organizational goals and diversity priorities.
Dec 19, 2023
Penn State Health recently added “Preferred Name” and “Pronouns” fields in the electronic medical record system to make it easier for all patient-facing employees to know how to address patients.
Dec 12, 2023
Penn State Health has created a plan to address stroke health equity for patients cared for throughout the organization.