Topics: Sustainability

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Town halls move race relations conversation into action

Jun 12, 2020

Penn State Health and the College of Medicine will present a series of town halls during the next two weeks as part of the organization’s renewed commitment to create respectful, inclusive work and patient care environments.

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Farmers Market at Hershey reopens with safety measures in place

May 27, 2020

The Farmers Market at Hershey, located at the Cocoa Beanery off Bullfrog Valley Road, has reopened for the 2020 season under the guidelines for businesses recommended by Pennsylvania to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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University recognized as sustainability leader in global impact ranking

Apr 23, 2020

Penn State was ranked third in the U.S. and 35th in the world by Times Higher Education in a broad multidimensional assessment of a university’s research, community outreach and education and campus operations through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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Arbor Day Foundation honors Hershey Medical Center as Tree Campus Healthcare facility

Apr 22, 2020

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Tree Campus Healthcare facility, which recognizes health care institutions that make an impact on wellness through tree planting, education and community engagement.

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2020 Women’s Health Research Day postponed

Mar 12, 2020

Women's Health Research Day scheduled for April 16, 2020, has been canceled but will be rescheduled.

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Diversity Council reports progress on building more inclusive environment

Feb 27, 2020

In January, Diversity Council members met with Penn State Health CEO Steve Massini to update him on their various initiatives.

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Getting comfortable: College of Medicine initiatives prepare learners to care for patients from diverse backgrounds

Feb 26, 2020

The Office for Culturally Responsive Health Care Education works to ensure that medical students, physician assistant students and graduate students have the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide culturally excellent health care and research for diverse populations.

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Forbes places Penn State Health among best employers for diversity for third year

Jan 29, 2020

Penn State Health was among 34 hospitals and health systems to make Forbes' third annual list of the "Best Employers for Diversity."

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Krishna recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Jan 17, 2020

Dr. Kanthi Bangalore Krishna, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Penn State College of Medicine, is featured for January in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

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CareConnect Preferred Name Program to improve patient experience

Dec 3, 2019

Penn State Health will introduce the CareConnect Preferred Name Program on Monday, Dec. 16.

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