Topics: Diversity and Inclusion

A Black woman doctor wearing a protective face mask talks to a male patient at a clinic. The doctor has a stethoscope around her neck and is sitting in a chair. The male patient is wearing a face mask and a button-down shirt.

Penn State Health strengthens bias policies to support physicians, staff, learners

Jan 26, 2021

Penn State Health is implementing a systemwide patient bias prevention policy to protect employees from patients’ intolerant actions and directives based on background, race or religion.

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Joshi appointed chief scientific officer of Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium

Jan 22, 2021

Dr. Monika Joshi, associate professor of medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and medical oncologist at Penn State Cancer Institute, has been named chief scientific officer of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium.

A man in scrubs, a head covering and a surgical masks, clenches his fist, while a woman in personal protective equipment prepares to give him a shot.

First shot: The COVID vaccine’s long trip from loading dock to first injection

Jan 21, 2021

At Hershey, in the hours between the vaccine’s arrival and McQuaite’s arm, inventory personnel and pharmacy technicians run a gauntlet they’ve never run before, fine-tuning process against time and temperature to ensure the vaccine can start saving lives.

A man in a Santa Claus suit is wanded by a security guard while people in scrubs and surgical masks look on.

Move aside Grinch, COVID-19, etc… holiday cheer is here!

Dec 24, 2020

In the halls and across Zoom calls, Penn State Health staff are finding creative ways to spread encouragement to each other and to patients while being sensitive to those whose holiday isn’t what they had imagined at all.

A group of 12 people stand behind a small tree decorated in lights at night. They are holding lit, battery-operated candles. Behind them is Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

December is a time to celebrate holidays, diversity

Dec 7, 2020

The Penn State Health Capital Region (Dauphin) Interfaith Employee Affinity/Resource Group is hosting a virtual interfaith holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 10, from noon to 1 p.m.

A screenshot from a Zoom webinar shows the faces of five people - four women and one nonbinary person - from their video.

Harrell Library hosts virtual READ Awards using Zoom

Nov 30, 2020

See the 2020 Harrell Health Sciences Library: Research and Learning Commons READ awardees for 2020-2021. The award recognizes individuals from Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center community who are strong library supporters and have assisted in advancing the mission of the library.

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Penn State Health affinity groups bring employees together, promote diversity, respect

Nov 25, 2020

Employee affinity groups are growing and promoting the interests of people connected to Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.

The Penn State College of Medicine Crescent facade is seen at 500 University Drive in Hershey, PA, framed by grass below and a blue sky with clouds above. In front of the building to the right, two flagpoles can be seen displaying the American and Pennsylvania flags.

Penn State College of Medicine honored for commitment to diversity

Nov 24, 2020

INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized Penn State College of Medicine with a national award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Commission for Women supports Salvation Army

Nov 23, 2020

Penn State Commission for Women in Hershey recently delivered 41 Thanksgiving baskets and $135 in Giant gift cards to the Salvation Army, Harrisburg, Capital City Region.

Native American teen-aged girl wears a face mask and a beaded necklace. Standing behind her are three other people wearing face masks near a building.

College of Medicine wants to expand health care opportunities for Native Americans

Nov 17, 2020

Only 0.4% of U.S. physicians and .03% of certified physician assistants are Native American or Native Alaskan. The College of Medicine wants to help change that.

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