College of Medicine Pandemic Response Friday Round-Up – Week of May 17-21

From left, Dr. Leslie Parent, vice dean for research and graduate studies; Dr. Terry Wolpaw, vice dean of educational affairs; Dr. Charles Lang, associate dean for graduate studies; and Dr. Neal Thomas, associate dean for clinical research.

College of Medicine leaders updated faculty, staff and students on May 21 about the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

All College of Medicine Updates

Social media accounts with College of Medicine branding must follow Penn State Health masking, social distancing policies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance does not apply to the College of Medicine or Penn State Health and is not intended for health care facilities.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health departments that have social media accounts with health system or College/University branding are prohibited from sharing content that violates university and health system policy, including photos of people who are not wearing masks. Social media posts that go against masking safety practices send unintended messages about safety at the College of Medicine.

Feeling COVID fatigue? Webinar: ‘Introduction to Mindfulness’ May 27

Join Penn State Commission for Women‘s “Introduction to Mindfulness” webinar:

• Thursday, May 27
• Noon-1 p.m.
• Register
• Questions: Ellen Miller, emiller18@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Not vaccinated? Here’s how to get your COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees and students can visit the Employee Health COVID site to schedule their vaccination. Note: Please use your Penn State Health email address to access the Infonet.

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