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November inclusion events sharpen skills, strengthen connections

Penn State Health is offering a variety of events in November to help employees build their skills in providing quality care and making connections with patients and their co-workers.

For Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees

  • Coffee for Vets
    • Tuesday, Nov. 11
      • 6:30–8:30 a.m.
      • Hampden Medical Center, Lancaster Medical Center, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
  •  Harvesting Unity: A Thanksgiving Gathering. Hosted by the Interfaith Business Employee Resource Group, this event will feature reflections, opportunities to connect and share stories of gratitude, seasonal treats and refreshments, and uplifting music and moments of mindfulness.
    • Tuesday, Nov. 11
      • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
      • University Conference Center, Hershey
      • Register here
  • Black Professionals Association meeting and networking event
    • Tuesday, Nov. 11
      • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
      • The Englewood, 1219 West End Ave., Hummelstown
      • Register here
  • Inclusion Academy – Experiential Learning: “Why Your ZIP Code Matters: Exploring the Link Between Place, Poverty and Health”
  • Inclusion Academy – Culturally Responsive Care: “Serving Holistically–Caring for Nepalese, Bhutanese and Refugee Patients”
    • Thursday, Nov. 20
    • Noon–1 p.m.
    • Register here

The Inclusion Academy now offers a new podcast series and events that give employees the opportunity to expand their skills in providing respectful care to all patients. Check out this recent episode:

The Inclusion Academy On-Demand series provides sessions on culturally responsive care that you can watch anytime. Each session features expert-led case studies and offers opportunities to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) credits. For more information, contact InclusionAcademy@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

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