Topics: Diversity and Inclusion

A female physician, holding a medical electronic tablet, is sitting in a clinical trials office, with additional patients in the background. The doctor is talking with a Black father and son, who sit to the right of her. The father is wearing a dress shirt while the boy, who is in his middle-teenage years, is wearing a plaid shirt.

Diversity in clinical trials helps advance new medications, therapies

May 14, 2024

Clinical trials of new medical procedures and treatments are critical to advancements in patient care. Those trials can save lives. But diverse populations are often underrepresented in clinical trials.

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Black Maternal Health events put focus on health care disparities

May 3, 2024

Black Maternal Health Week events increased awareness of the critical issue of maternal mortality.

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Advanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Neonatal clinical nurse specialist explores how diversity and language services improve patient care

Apr 23, 2024

Neonatal clinical nurse specialist Heather Stephens highlights the critical need for more diversity among advanced practice providers to serve the increasingly diverse patient population.

A woman’s hands, resting on a table, are holding a diabetes monitor into which she has inserted a test strip. Next to her hands are additional testing strips and a lancet holder. To the left of her hands are carrots and kale and to the right of them broccoli. In the background, out of focus, are a vase of flowers and a small dining room-style table. The monitor she is holding displays a heart.

Penn State Health diabetes specialist: Make ‘personal choice’ to address health equity

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.

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Advanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Nurse midwife shares insights on caring for diverse patients

Apr 17, 2024

After receiving care from midwives during the birth of her son, Jennifer Pagani-Smith said she felt “called” to become a certified nurse midwife and help empower other women.

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Education on religious observances helps Penn State Health promote quality patient experience

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.

A person’s hand is surrounded by three types of healthy food, kale to the left, tomatoes above and broccoli to the right. Also shown are diabetes-testing strips, a container of strips and a glucose-testing device and electronic monitor, which displays a blood-sugar level of 93.

Diabetes disparities: Penn State Health diabetes specialist works to improve health equity

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.

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Penn State Health honors trailblazers during Black History Month

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.

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Diversity Grand Rounds explore social determinants of health, disabilities, religious diversity

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.

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Penn State Health employees receive Service Member Patriot Award

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.

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