In Brief – March 11, 2019
Announcements
PTO/Vacation Donation Program
The following employees have been approved for the primary Paid Time off (PTO)/Vacation Donation Program:
- Karen Foulds, 3rd Floor South
- Melissa Leota, Anesthesiology
- Amber Harper, Radiology Oncology
- Jennifer Miller, Respiratory
- Kim Renner, Penn State Health IT Clinical
- Wendy Wolverton, Penn State Health Medical Records
Employees interested in donating their primary PTO hours may do so by going to mySolutions, search “PTO Donation” (log-in may be required) and submit it electronically.
Upcoming events
‘Brainstorm’
Penn State Health neurologists will discuss the latest advances in treating multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease, and two patients share their stories of recovery on WHTM-TV abc27’s “Brainstorm”:
- Wednesday, March 13
- 7:30-8 p.m.
- Taking calls at 717-346-3333 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Dr. Cary Twyman, Dr. Gary Thomas, Dr. Jayant Acharya, Dr. Tiffany Fisher and Dr. Paul Eslinger will be featured. Neurologist Dr. Will Jens will give a preview on abc27’s “Good Day PA” at 10 a.m. Viewers can email questions to questions@abc27.com.
Technology Talk
Alexander Kippel, professor of Geographic Information Science at Penn State, will discuss “Immersive Technologies: Opportunities for Research, Education and Outreach”:
The event is part of Research Quality Assurance’s Lunchtime Lecture Series.
Spring Employee Meetings
Save the date for the Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine spring 2019 Employee Meetings:
- Tuesday, April 2, Noon-1 p.m.: Crystal A, Room 1119
- Monday, April 8, Noon-1 p.m.: Academic Support Building, Room 1101
- Monday, April 8, 1-2 p.m.: Academic Support Building, Room 1101
- Tuesday, April 9, Noon-1 p.m.: Junker Auditorium
- Thursday, April 11, 7:30-8:30 a.m.: Penn State College of Medicine, Lecture Room A, C4618
- Monday, April 15, 4-5 p.m.: College of Medicine, Lecture Room A, C4618
- Wednesday, April 17, 5-6 p.m.: Penn State Health Medical Group – Lime Spring, Conference Room F118
- Thursday, April 18, Noon-1 p.m.: St. Joseph Medical Center – Downtown Campus
- Thursday, April 18, 2-3 p.m.: St. Joseph Medical Center – Main Campus, Bern Township
- Friday, April 26, Noon-1 p.m: Derry Township School District Conference Room, 30 E. Granada Avenue
- Tuesday, May 7, Noon-1 p.m.: 140 Sipe Avenue
Employees have the opportunity to tell executive leaders what’s on their mind and learn more about Penn State Health’s plans for continued expansion and other topics. Additional sessions will take place at various offsite locations across the organization in coordination with staff at those locations.
Diversity Talk
Rosemary Browne, president and CEO of Alder Health Services, will give a talk on “Extra-Ordinary Care for Diverse Patients by Care Providers ― Intersection of Sexual Orientation and Race/Ethnicity”:
- Thursday, April 4
- 7-8 a.m.
- University Conference Center (302B/C)
- Email to enroll
The event is a Penn State Health Inclusion Academy Diversity and Inclusion Educational workshop.
Head and Neck Cancer Screening
Penn State Cancer Institute is offering a free oral, head and neck cancer screening:
- Monday, April 8
- 4-7 p.m.
- University Physicians Center, Suite 400
- Register by calling 800-243-1455
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
The University Fitness Center is hosting a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course:
- Mondays, April 15 – June 10 (except Memorial Day)
- 6 p.m.
- Sign-up here
Full tuition is $500. Employee cost: $250. Students and residents: $200. Human Resources will pay $250. The course includes eight 2.5- to 3-hour weekly group classes, a one-hour orientation on Monday, April 1, and a 7-hour silent retreat on Saturday, May 18.
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