In Brief – Oct. 11, 2018

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American Society of Anesthesiologists
Several faculty, residents and fellows the Department of Anesthesiology and Preoperative Medicine will represent Penn State College of Medicine at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in San Francisco Oct. 13-17. More than 14,000 thought leaders and anesthesia providers from more than 80 countries will attend the event, which bridges research and technology with patient care.
Announcements
PTO/Vacation Donation
The following employees have been approved for the primary Paid Time Off (PTO)/Vacation Donation Program:
- Sheila Beeler, Medical Group Call Center
- Amy Miller, Physical Therapy
- Jennifer Miller, Respiratory Care
- Trisha Shedlock, OBGYN – GYN Surgery
- Crystal Takoch, Psychiatry
Employees interested in donating their Primary PTO hours may do so by completing the required form on the Infonet.
Fall Dean’s Lecture
The Fall Dean’s Lecture on CAR-T cell therapy by Dr. Carl June of the University of Pennsylvania is now available for viewing on Mediasite.
National Case Management Week
National Case Management Week Oct. 7-13 recognizes the dedication, compassion and quality patient care outcomes achieved by staff who provide case management. The Care Transitions (Case Management) Department at Penn State Health provide strategies to overcome challenges and ensure that care is patient-centered, safe, effective and delivered on a timely basis.
Upcoming Events
Student Pediatric Society Carnival
Penn State College of Medicine’s Student Pediatric Society will host a Fall Carnival to benefit THON:
- Sunday, Oct. 14
- 1-4 p.m.
- University Conference Center
The event features food, activities, performances and more.
Fall Employee Update Meetings
Fall Employee Update meetings for Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees are scheduled for the following dates:
- Oct. 15, Noon-1 p.m. – College of Medicine Junker Auditorium
- Oct. 18, Noon-1 p.m. – Sipe Avenue Building
- Oct. 22, 7:30-8:30 a.m. – College of Medicine Lecture Room D
- Oct. 22, Noon-1 p.m. – St. Joseph Medical Center downtown campus
- Oct. 22, 2-3 p.m. – St. Joseph Medical Center main campus, Bern Township
See the complete schedule.
CareConnect Tailgate Parties
All employees are invited to celebrate the launch of CareConnect, Penn State Health’s new integrated electronic medical record and revenue cycle platform, at several tailgate parties on Friday, Oct. 19:
- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Biomedical Research Center Courtyard
- 4-7 p.m. – Biomedical Research Center Courtyard
- 11 p.m.-2 a.m. – Rotunda Cafe, Hershey Medical Center
The menu features football cookies, popcorn, soft pretzels, soda and water.
Transgender Issues Training
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will present a training session on transgender issues:
- Trans 101 Training
- Monday, Oct. 22
- 10 a.m. – Noon
- H1021
Register at diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Employee Mammogram Nights
Penn State Breast Center will host three Employee Mammogram Nights as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
- Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 6
- 4:30-8 p.m.
- Penn State Breast Center, 30 Hope Drive, Suite 1800, Entrance A
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine female employees are invited to register at 1-800-243-1455.
Beam Signing
Employees are invited to share their stories and memories of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital online and sign the final beam for the expansion project now until Oct. 24. The beam is located outside P1106 in the hallway behind the Tree House Café. All staff, faculty and students can watch the beam being put into place during the Topping Off Ceremony:
- Wednesday, Oct. 24
- 10:30 a.m.-Noon
- Tree House Café
The beam will be placed atop the expansion at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be provided to attendees.
Department of Medicine Chair Lecture
Dr. Thomas Ma, chair of the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, will present his inaugural lecture:
- “Targeting Intestinal Tight Junction Barrier to Treat Alcoholic Liver Disease”
- Wednesday, Oct. 24
- 5 p.m.
- Junker Auditorium
The lecture will be live-streamed and available for viewing during and after the lecture on Mediasite.
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