In Brief – Oct. 15, 2018
Announcements
National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week, Oct. 21-27, recognizes the important role health care facility managers and engineers play in keeping the nation’s health care facilities safe and operational. Facilities staff members, including grounds, central plant operations, waste processing, design and construction, Building Operations Center, maintenance and safety keep our facilities running smoothly. Learn more on the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association’s website.
Upcoming Events
Breast Center T-shirt Sale
Penn State Breast Center staff will offer information on breast health and Breast Center T-shirts for sale during Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
- Wednesday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Academic Support Building lobby
Proceeds support patient and staff education. Contact Chris Davidson for more information.
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. 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 Café, Hershey Medical Center
The menu features football cookies, popcorn, soft pretzels, soda and water.
Flu Shots
Employees can receive free flu shots next week at the following locations:
- Monday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Academic Support Building (ASB) 4000B
- Tuesday, Oct. 23, Noon-4 p.m., Wellness Fair
- Wednesday, Oct. 24, 8-11 a.m., ASB 4000B
Check the schedule through Dec. 6.
Well-Being Week
Well-Being Week, Oct. 22-26, offers employees opportunities to learn how to enhance their physical and emotional wellness. The week begins with:
“Joy in Academic Medicine: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive”
- Speaker: Dr. Marie Brown, Rush Medical College
- Monday, Oct. 22 from 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m., Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Franciscan Room
- Tuesday, Oct. 23 from Noon-1 p.m., Penn State College of Medicine, Junker Auditorium
- Zoom link
- See the full calendar of events
THON 5K
The 18th annual THON 5K is set for Sunday, Oct. 21 in State College. Those who can’t make the race in person can sign up for THON’s Virtual 5K. The entire $15 registration fee will directly benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to cover 100 percent of the costs of patient care and fund lifesaving research. Contact Kelly Walker at 717-531-0003, x280835, for more information.
Employee Mammogram Nights
Penn State Breast Center will host Employee Mammogram Nights on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 6
- 4:30-8 p.m.
- Penn State Breast Center, 30 Hope Drive, Suite 1800, Entrance A
Female employees of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine can 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.
Drug Take-Back Events
Penn State Health will host two community Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take-Back events:
- Saturday, Oct. 27
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Academic Support Building, Hershey
- Penn State Health Medical Group – Palmyra, 941 Park Drive.
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