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SUMMARY:Powerful Pronunciation
DESCRIPTION:Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive\, expert-led environment? \nJoin us for an interactive webinar introducing Powerful Pronunciation — a dynamic English communication program designed to help you speak clearly\, confidently\, and effectively in professional and healthcare settings. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nEnhance Patient & Provider Communication\nLearn how clear pronunciation can improve experiences and reduce misunderstandings in healthcare environments.\nMaster American English Sounds\nGet practical techniques for all 21 vowel and 26 consonant sounds — with a focus on medically relevant terms and phrases.\nBuild Confidence in Real-World Scenarios\nPractice pronunciation in context to feel more confident in your daily interactions.\n\nWho Should Attend?  Any professional who identifies English as an additional language and is ready to take their pronunciation skills to the next level. \nRegistration – April 16 – 5:30p \nLet your voice be heard — clearly and confidently. \nSponsored by the Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement.  OHACE@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/powerful-pronunciation-3/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Culturally Responsive Care for Patients with Mental Illness and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Mental illness and addiction affect individuals across all backgrounds—but cultural understanding can make all the difference in how care is received and outcomes are achieved. Join us for a powerful webinar that explores how culturally responsive care can transform the way we support patients facing mental health and addiction challenges. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstand what mental illness is and how it uniquely affects diverse populations.\nRecognize common addictions and how to provide culturally responsive care that respects patients’ backgrounds and experiences.\nIdentify actionable steps to effectively support individuals with mental health and addiction challenges in a culturally sensitive way.\n\nThis session is ideal for healthcare providers\, behavioral health professionals\, and community advocates who are committed to equitable\, person-centered care. \nRegister now to be part of this essential conversation! \nLet’s work together to break stigma\, build trust\, and ensure every patient receives the care they deserve.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-culturally-responsive-care-for-patients-with-mental-illness-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Every brain is unique—and so is every patient. \nJoin us for an enlightening session that explores how embracing neurodiversity can lead to more compassionate\, effective\, and inclusive care. Learn how to recognize and support the diverse ways people think\, communicate\, and experience the world. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat neurodiversity means and why it matters in healthcare\nThe unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent patients\nBest practices for delivering inclusive\, patient-centered care that respects neurological differences\n\nWhether you’re a provider\, caregiver\, or team member\, this session will help you build stronger\, more respectful connections with patients of all neurotypes. \n7:30a – Registration \n3:30p – Registration \nLet’s create a healthcare environment where every mind is valued.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-experiential-learning-neurodiversity-in-healthcare-strategies-to-better-serve-neurodivergent-individuals-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Experiential Learning: Neurodiversity in Healthcare: Strategies to Better Serve Neurodivergent Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Every brain is unique—and so is every patient. \nJoin us for an enlightening session that explores how embracing neurodiversity can lead to more compassionate\, effective\, and inclusive care. Learn how to recognize and support the diverse ways people think\, communicate\, and experience the world. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat neurodiversity means and why it matters in healthcare\nThe unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent patients\nBest practices for delivering inclusive\, patient-centered care that respects neurological differences\n\nWhether you’re a provider\, caregiver\, or team member\, this session will help you build stronger\, more respectful connections with patients of all neurotypes. \nRegister for the event here \nLet’s create a healthcare environment where every mind is valued.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-experiential-learning-neurodiversity-in-healthcare-strategies-to-better-serve-neurodivergent-individuals/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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SUMMARY:Identifying Signs & Symptoms of Mental Illness - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative webinar featuring Sabrina Zitsch\, Nurse Educator with the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) and Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Holy Spirit.  She will focuse on mental health awareness\, common behavioral presentations and practical ways to provide support using a trauma‑informed approach \nThis session is designed to build understanding\, reduce stigma\, and equip participants with knowledge and resources to respond with empathy and confidence. \nLearning Objectives \nDuring this session\, participants will learn about: \n\nMental Health Prevalence\nMental Health Diagnoses\nCommon Behavioral Presentations\nHow to Help\nTrauma‑Informed Care\nResources\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nIncrease mental health awareness and literacy\nGain actionable skills for support and intervention\nLearn how trauma impacts behavior and well‑being\nConnect with helpful resources and supports\n\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4dA5U7B\nQuestions? Contact: ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu \nWe look forward to having you join the conversation!
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/identifying-signs-symptoms-of-mental-illness-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Identifying Signs & Symptoms of Mental Illness - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative webinar featuring Sabrina Zitsch\, Nurse Educator with the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) and Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Holy Spirit.  She will focus on mental health illness\, common behavioral presentations and practical ways to provide support using a trauma‑informed approach \nThis session is designed to build understanding\, reduce stigma\, and equip participants with knowledge and resources to respond with empathy and confidence. \nLearning Objectives \nDuring this session\, participants will learn about: \n\nMental Health Prevalence\nMental Health Diagnoses\nCommon Behavioral Presentations\nHow to Help\nTrauma‑Informed Care\nResources\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nIncrease mental health awareness and literacy\nGain actionable skills for support and intervention\nLearn how trauma impacts behavior and well‑being\nConnect with helpful resources and supports\n\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4dA5U7B\nQuestions? Contact: ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu \nWe look forward to having you join the conversation!
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/identifying-signs-symptoms-of-mental-illness-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Experiential Learning: Understanding the Impact of Social Determinants on Healthcare Access and Patient Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Health doesn’t begin in the exam room—it begins in our homes\, neighborhoods\, and communities. \nJoin us for a powerful session that explores how Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—like housing\, education\, income\, and environment—shape patient experiences and outcomes. Learn how to recognize these factors and use them to drive more equitable\, effective care. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nThe critical role of Social Determinants of Health in shaping patient outcomes\nRespectful and effective ways to collect SDOH data from patients\nPractical strategies to apply SDOH insights and improve care delivery and health equity\n\nWhether you’re on the front lines or behind the scenes\, this session will help you see the full picture of patient care—and take action to close the gaps. \n7:30a – Registration \n3:30p – Registration \nLet’s move beyond symptoms and treat the whole story.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-experiential-learning-understanding-the-impact-of-social-determinants-on-healthcare-access-and-patient-outcomes-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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SUMMARY:Powerful Pronunciation
DESCRIPTION:Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive\, expert-led environment? \nJoin us for an interactive webinar introducing Powerful Pronunciation — a dynamic English communication program designed to help you speak clearly\, confidently\, and effectively in professional and healthcare settings. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nEnhance Patient & Provider Communication\nLearn how clear pronunciation can improve experiences and reduce misunderstandings in healthcare environments.\nMaster American English Sounds\nGet practical techniques for all 21 vowel and 26 consonant sounds — with a focus on medically relevant terms and phrases.\nBuild Confidence in Real-World Scenarios\nPractice pronunciation in context to feel more confident in your daily interactions.\n\nWho Should Attend?  Any professional who identifies English as an additional language and is ready to take their pronunciation skills to the next level. \nRegistration – May 19\, Noon \nLet your voice be heard — clearly and confidently. \nSponsored by the Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement.  OHACE@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/powerful-pronunciation-4/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
ORGANIZER;CN="Office Health Advancement and Community Engagement (OHACE)":MAILTO:ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Experiential Learning: Understanding the Impact of Social Determinants on Healthcare Access and Patient Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Health doesn’t begin in the exam room—it begins in our homes\, neighborhoods\, and communities. \nJoin us for a powerful session that explores how Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—like housing\, education\, income\, and environment—shape patient experiences and outcomes. Learn how to recognize these factors and use them to drive more equitable\, effective care. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nThe critical role of Social Determinants of Health in shaping patient outcomes\nRespectful and effective ways to collect SDOH data from patients\nPractical strategies to apply SDOH insights and improve care delivery and health equity\n\nWhether you’re on the front lines or behind the scenes\, this session will help you see the full picture of patient care—and take action to close the gaps. \nRegistration \nLet’s move beyond symptoms and treat the whole story.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-experiential-learning-understanding-the-impact-of-social-determinants-on-healthcare-access-and-patient-outcomes/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office Health Advancement and Community Engagement (OHACE)":MAILTO:ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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SUMMARY:Powerful Pronunciation
DESCRIPTION:Are you a professional who speaks English as an additional language? Do you want to boost your speech confidence and refine your pronunciation skills in a supportive\, expert-led environment? \nJoin us for an interactive webinar introducing Powerful Pronunciation — a dynamic English communication program designed to help you speak clearly\, confidently\, and effectively in professional and healthcare settings. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nEnhance Patient & Provider Communication\nLearn how clear pronunciation can improve experiences and reduce misunderstandings in healthcare environments.\nMaster American English Sounds\nGet practical techniques for all 21 vowel and 26 consonant sounds — with a focus on medically relevant terms and phrases.\nBuild Confidence in Real-World Scenarios\nPractice pronunciation in context to feel more confident in your daily interactions.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?  Any professional who identifies English as an additional language and is ready to take their pronunciation skills to the next level. \nRegistration – May 20 – 5:30p \nLet your voice be heard — clearly and confidently. \nSponsored by the Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement.  OHACE@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/powerful-pronunciation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
ORGANIZER;CN="Office Health Advancement and Community Engagement (OHACE)":MAILTO:ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T073000
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SUMMARY:Upstander Café - Microaggression & Unconscious Bias
DESCRIPTION:This session is organized by the Office for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion and will focus on Microaggression and Unconscious Bias Education. \nLearn how to stand up to microaggressions and bias and create a more welcoming workplace at Penn State Health. Sessions are held virtually on the first Friday of the month\, from 7:00-8:00 am. \nRegister here \n **This session will NOT be recorded. \nIf you have any questions or require accommodation for a disability to participate\, please email diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/upstander-cafe-microaggression-unconscious-bias-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T073000
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Experiential Learning: The Upstander Approach: Combating Unconscious Bias in Patient Care
DESCRIPTION:Bias can be silent—but its impact is loud. \nJoin us for a powerful session on how to recognize and interrupt unconscious bias in healthcare using the Upstander Framework—a practical\, action-oriented approach to creating more inclusive and equitable care environments. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat the Upstander Framework is and why it matters in healthcare\nHow to apply it in real-world situations to address bias and promote respect\nBest practices for using Upstander principles in both professional and everyday settings\n\nWhether you’re a clinician\, staff member\, or advocate for equity\, this session will equip you with the tools to speak up\, stand strong\, and support a culture of inclusion. \n7:30a – Registration \n3:30p – Registration \nBe the voice that makes a difference. Be an Upstander. \n**This session will be recorded\, and participation constitutes consent to be recorded.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-experiential-learning-the-upstander-approach-combating-unconscious-bias-in-patient-care-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T153000
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SUMMARY:Inclusion Academy\, Experiential Learning: The Upstander Approach. Combating Unconscious Bias in Patient Care
DESCRIPTION:Bias can be silent—but its impact is loud. \nJoin us for a powerful session on how to recognize and interrupt unconscious bias in healthcare using the Upstander Framework—a practical\, action-oriented approach to creating more inclusive and equitable care environments. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhat the Upstander Framework is and why it matters in healthcare\nHow to apply it in real-world situations to address bias and promote respect\nBest practices for using Upstander principles in both professional and everyday settings\n\nWhether you’re a clinician\, staff member\, or advocate for equity\, this session will equip you with the tools to speak up\, stand strong\, and support a culture of inclusion. \nRegistration \nBe the voice that makes a difference. Be an Upstander. \n**This session will be recorded\, and participation constitutes consent to be recorded.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/inclusion-academy-experiential-learning-the-upstander-approach-combating-unconscious-bias-in-patient-care/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office Health Advancement and Community Engagement (OHACE)":MAILTO:ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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