Jan 15, 2018
The Humanities First Friday presentation at Penn State College of Medicine for February will be part of the Hershey Lectureship in the History of Medicine. The presentation, titled “Taking Turns: […]
Jan 9, 2018
For many people, a new calendar year sparks a new-found drive for self-improvement. But New Year's resolutions are easier broken than kept. We share tips on how to break bad habits – and start good ones.
Dec 1, 2017
The 2017 Innovation Awards were presented Nov. 28 at Penn State College of Medicine, honoring those throughout the organization who had innovative ideas move forward through the execution of license agreements, receipt of patents or formation of startup companies based on Penn State technology.
Oct 12, 2017
Advancement of genomic research and expanded use of genetic testing has raised ethical questions and concerns. Learn more in this interview with Jennifer B. McCormick, associate professor of humanities at Penn State College of Medicine.
Few people may want to spend a Saturday night planning their end-of-life care, but playing a game designed to spur conversation about advance care planning may be a more enjoyable way to ease into the process, according to researchers.
Jun 28, 2017
Several faculty members were recognized as distinguished educators at this year's EdVenture, the Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education's annual celebration of education and teaching excellence.
May 4, 2017
Penn State Cancer Institute will offer a series of Joyful Movement workshops, which offer cancer patients and their caregivers a way to enjoy the rediscovery of body and breath.
Dec 12, 2016
Music is often heard in the hallways and patient rooms of Hershey Medical Center. Clinical, evidence-based use of music at the bedside can help with the healing process, while environmental music brings joy and creates community. We talk with Jan Stouffer, Music Therapist and Claire de Boer, director of the Medical Center's Center Stage Arts in Health.
Nov 2, 2016
Using war metaphors in reference to Alzheimer's disease should be replaced with messages of resilience against a complex, age-associated condition that may not be fully defeatable, according to a team of researchers.
Jan 2, 2016
In a December 2015 study in JAMA, two faculty from the Department of Humanities at Penn State College of Medicine described the perspectives that students in their Graphic Narratives class give on what medical school is like.