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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Rayyan
DESCRIPTION:Rayyan is an AI-powered\, web-based\, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review.  In this workshop\, Harrell Health Sciences Library’s Brad Long will focus the free version of Rayyan.  Participants can create a free personal account for Rayyan by going here and clicking the “Create Account” button.  Participants interested in a systematic review consultation can request one on here. \nThe learning objectives for this session are: \n\nImport references from PubMed and other key health sciences databases.\nInvite team members to participate in a project.\nConduct article screening\, both blinded and unblinded.\nUtilize inclusion/exclusion function to help streamline the screening process.\nAttach article PDFs to references for the full-text screening process.\nManage multiple projects.\n\nA Zoom link will be provided upon registration. \nPlease Register here: Introduction to Rayyan – LibCal – HHSL
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/introduction-to-rayyan-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Daugherty":MAILTO:sdaugherty@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
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SUMMARY:Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS \n(CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) \nNo-cost Monthly Sessions  |  1-2 p.m. EST  |  Sep. 4\, 2025 – May 7\, 2026  |  100% Virtual\nAre you working in long-term care or assisted living settings and want to: \n\nIncrease high-quality care for residents?\nJoin insightful conversations with experts & peers?\nFoster confidence in providing specialized care?\n\nRegister Here \nGrow Your Skills. Strengthen Your Network. Champion Long-Term Care.\nJOIN our innovative\, no-cost\, virtual program—a monthly series designed to help long-term care facility leaders & staff improve health outcomes for residents—especially those facing age-related care challenges. \nSessions provide an evidence-based approach to increasing high-quality care for residents by bringing together specialists and non-specialists to improve care for residents in the communities where they live.  \nHow It Works\n\nMonthly live Zoom sessions (1–2 p.m. EST)\nRolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able\nEach session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”\n\nThis South Central LTC-RISE program is offered in partnership with Project ECHO at Penn State College of Medicine\, a trusted model that connects specialists with on-the-ground care teams to share knowledge and build community-based capacity. \nRegistration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions \n\n\n\n\nSchedule & Curriculum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Session Time 1–2 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSep. 4\, 2025 – Resident Councils\n\n\nOct. 2\, 2025 – Family Councils\n\n\nNov. 6\, 2025 – Advanced Care Planning in Assisted Living & Personal Care\n\n\nDec. 4\, 2025 – Medication Reconciliation in Personal Care & Assisted Living\n\n\nFeb. 5\, 2026 – Introduction to the 4Ms of Behavioral Health Training from E4\n\n\nMar. 5\, 2026 – Non-Ageist Approach to Care\n\n\nApr. 2\, 2026 – Trauma-Informed Care\n\n\nMay 7\, 2026 – How to Effectively Collaborate with Ombudsman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/long-term-care-rise-echo-program/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Other,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Project ECHO":MAILTO:echo@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T160000
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SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Grief Services Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group. \nA cancer diagnosis or death of a loved one from cancer can create feelings of loss and grief as well as unwelcomed changes. You may find new demands are made on your time and energy\, and it can be difficult to know where or who to turn to for support. Caring for yourself and those around you can be especially difficult. \nThis support group offers a form of psychotherapy that brings together individuals with shared experiences\, such as being diagnosed or treated for cancer\, or coping with cancer-related loss. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/grief-services-support-group/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260225T135659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T134841Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching in the Operating Room: What works\, What Doesn’t\, and What Don’t we Know? w/Susan Glod\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Woodward Center Lecture – Teaching in the Operating Room: What works\, What Doesn’t\, and What Don’t we Know? \nPresenter: Susan Glod\, MD
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/teaching-in-the-operating-room-what-works-what-doesnt-and-what-dont-we-know/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education":MAILTO:WoodwardCenter@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
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CREATED:20250728T194810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T181557Z
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SUMMARY:Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:NO-COST\, CME-ELIGIBLE PROGRAM\nMonthly Sessions  |  12-1 p.m. EST  |  Sep. 25\, 2025 – Mar. 26\, 2026  |  100% Virtual \n Are you interested in?  \n\nThe newest developments in treatments. \nExchanging knowledge with experts and peers. \nThe role of primary care to treat complex\, medical scenarios.\n\nRegister Here \nGrowing a Learning Community to Champion Primary Care Providers. \nAttend this innovative\, CME-eligible program to learn about trending topics and receive timely information to expand the scope of your primary care practice. Held monthly\, this “all teach\, all learn” community offers you the opportunity to:  \n\nJoin a supportive network of primary care providers regardless of your location. \nImprove access to information\, especially if you are in a low resource area. \nReceive expert insight to treat advanced or specialized conditions in your patients. \nExplore the role of primary care to treat a variety of medical scenarios. \n\nConnecting Providers Across Communities \nPrimary care providers in rural and high need communities are experiencing unprecedented barriers in accessing health care resources. In a survey\, clinicians identified practical and timely information sharing through a multi-disciplinary network of specialists as an impactful way to uplift primary health care in limited access areas.  \nSCHEDULE & CURRICULUM \n\n\n\nSession Date \nBrief Lecture Topic \nFlash Talk Presenter \n\n\n\n\nSep. 25\, 2025 \nAdult ADHD \nJames Waxmonsky\, MD \n\n\nOct. 23\, 2025 \nTo Be Announced \nTo Be Announced \n\n\nNov. 20\, 2025 \nConcussion \nMatt Silvis\, MD \n\n\nDec. 18\, 2025 \nGenitourinary Syndrome\nof Menopause  \nCynthia Chuang\, MD\, MSc \n\n\nJan 22\, 2026 \nAssessing Red Eye\nChristine Callahan\, MD \n\n\nFeb. 26\, 2026 \nAlcohol Use Disorder \nPaul Williams\, MD\, FACP \n\n\nMar. 26\, 2026 \nPsoriasis Treatment \nSara Ferguson\, MD 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/nese-project-echo-empowering-rural-primary-care-through-online-collaboration/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Project ECHO":MAILTO:echo@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260120T133349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T153252Z
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SUMMARY:Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
DESCRIPTION:Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga sessions  \nThe Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers cancer patients and their loved ones to weekly 30-minute chair yoga sessions held virtually via Zoom.  Each session provides a welcoming atmosphere and awareness-based movement to ease potential side effects of cancer treatment and support whole-person wellbeing.  No prior experience or personal practice is required. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nEmbark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=anI4Wk9mc0xnRnFNQXhOV0ozZlNuZz09
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/embark-with-care-weekly-chair-yoga-sessions-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260311T120053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Through Cancer With CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Moving Through Cancer With CARE\, a one-hour group-based exercise class for cancer patients and survivors. The class is held virtually (on Zoom) every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Each session begins right where you are in terms of balance\, strength\, and physical conditioning. Exercise may afford several evidence-based benefits related to fatigue\, physical function\, anxiety\, depression\, lymphedema\, bone health\, and sleep\, as well as improve overall quality of life. \nOn Zoom every other Tuesday: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97093953153?pwd=UytxejZlVGlxS1RFeEQ1WGFFZ1ErQT09 \nPassword: 818386 \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/moving-through-cancer-with-care/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
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SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184203Z
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SUMMARY:Loved Ones Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a Loved Ones Support Group for those supporting someone with cancer. \nThis support group provides a therapeutic space for adult caregivers\, family members\, and friends of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. \nFor more information\, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Open Monday through Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/loved-ones-support-group-3/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
UID:10008476-1774011600-1774013400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
UID:10008347-1773759600-1773763200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260120T133348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T152952Z
UID:10008177-1773662400-1773664200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers cancer patients and their loved ones to weekly 30-minute chair yoga sessions held virtually via Zoom.  Each session provides a welcoming atmosphere and awareness-based movement to ease potential side effects of cancer treatment and support whole-person wellbeing.  No prior experience or personal practice is required. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nEmbark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=anI4Wk9mc0xnRnFNQXhOV0ozZlNuZz09
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/embark-with-care-weekly-chair-yoga-sessions/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184014Z
UID:10008569-1773657000-1773660600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Grief Services Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group. \nA cancer diagnosis or death of a loved one from cancer can create feelings of loss and grief as well as unwelcomed changes. You may find new demands are made on your time and energy\, and it can be difficult to know where or who to turn to for support. Caring for yourself and those around you can be especially difficult. \nThis support group offers a form of psychotherapy that brings together individuals with shared experiences\, such as being diagnosed or treated for cancer\, or coping with cancer-related loss. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/grief-services-support-group/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
UID:10008475-1773406800-1773408600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260122T135340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T135340Z
UID:10008300-1773316800-1773320400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Rayyan
DESCRIPTION:Rayyan is an AI-powered\, web-based\, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review.  In this workshop\, Harrell Health Sciences Library’s Brad Long will focus the free version of Rayyan.  Participants can create a free personal account for Rayyan by going here and clicking the “Create Account” button.  Participants interested in a systematic review consultation can request one on here. \nThe learning objectives for this session are: \n\nImport references from PubMed and other key health sciences databases.\nInvite team members to participate in a project.\nConduct article screening\, both blinded and unblinded.\nUtilize inclusion/exclusion function to help streamline the screening process.\nAttach article PDFs to references for the full-text screening process.\nManage multiple projects.\n\nA Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Please register here: Introduction to Rayyan – LibCal – HHSL
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/introduction-to-rayyan/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Daugherty":MAILTO:sdaugherty@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20251105T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T202900Z
UID:10007867-1773316800-1773320400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Pediatric Oncology ECHO
DESCRIPTION:Training for Primary Care Providers\n(CME credits available)\nNo-cost Monthly Sessions  |  12-1 p.m. EST  |  Dec. 11\, 2025 – Jul. 9\, 2026  |  100% Virtual\nNo matter your level of experience\, this program provides the knowledge and community support to strengthen your role in caring for children with cancer.  \n\nExpand your role in pediatric cancer care\, even if you’re not in a specialty center. \nAccess knowledge and support whether you’re in a rural setting or an urban clinic. \nExplore timely\, practice-relevant topics like:\n\nEarly signs of pediatric brain tumors\nBest practices in adolescent and young adult oncology\nSurvivorship care after pediatric cancer\nIntegrative approaches and precision medicine\n\n\n\nRegister Here \nEnhance Your Pediatric Care From Anywhere. \nJoin a dynamic community of general physicians\, pediatricians\, and experts for this free\, virtual tele-mentoring program designed to empower primary care providers with the latest knowledge in pediatric oncology.  \nThrough 8 monthly sessions\, gain the insights and confidence to support young patients facing cancer — from diagnosis to survivorship.  \nHow It Works\n\nMonthly live Zoom sessions (12–1 p.m. EST)\nRolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able\nEach session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”\nRegistration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule & Curriculum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Session Time 12–1 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDec. 11\, 2025 – Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology\n\n\nJan. 8\, 2026 – Pediatric Acute Leukemia\n\n\nFeb. 12\, 2026 – Precision Medicine\n\n\nMar. 12\, 2026 – Pediatric Solid Tumors\n\n\nApr. 9\, 2026 – Surviving After Pediatric Cancer\n\n\nMay 14\, 2026 – Integrative Oncology\n\n\nJun. 11\, 2026 – Genetic Predisposition to Cancer\n\n\nJul. 9\, 2026 – Pediatric Brain Tumors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/pediatric-oncology-echo/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Project ECHO":MAILTO:echo@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260120T133349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T153252Z
UID:10008189-1773244800-1773246600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
DESCRIPTION:Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga sessions  \nThe Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers cancer patients and their loved ones to weekly 30-minute chair yoga sessions held virtually via Zoom.  Each session provides a welcoming atmosphere and awareness-based movement to ease potential side effects of cancer treatment and support whole-person wellbeing.  No prior experience or personal practice is required. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nEmbark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=anI4Wk9mc0xnRnFNQXhOV0ozZlNuZz09
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/embark-with-care-weekly-chair-yoga-sessions-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260311T120053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184124Z
UID:10009543-1773169200-1773172800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Moving Through Cancer With CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Moving Through Cancer With CARE\, a one-hour group-based exercise class for cancer patients and survivors. The class is held virtually (on Zoom) every other Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Each session begins right where you are in terms of balance\, strength\, and physical conditioning. Exercise may afford several evidence-based benefits related to fatigue\, physical function\, anxiety\, depression\, lymphedema\, bone health\, and sleep\, as well as improve overall quality of life. \nOn Zoom every other Tuesday: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97093953153?pwd=UytxejZlVGlxS1RFeEQ1WGFFZ1ErQT09 \nPassword: 818386 \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/moving-through-cancer-with-care/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
UID:10008346-1773154800-1773158400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184203Z
UID:10008616-1773052200-1773055800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Loved Ones Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a Loved Ones Support Group for those supporting someone with cancer. \nThis support group provides a therapeutic space for adult caregivers\, family members\, and friends of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. \nFor more information\, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Open Monday through Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/loved-ones-support-group-3/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
UID:10008474-1772802000-1772803800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20250814T201850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T201850Z
UID:10006312-1772715600-1772719200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS \n(CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) \nNo-cost Monthly Sessions  |  1-2 p.m. EST  |  Sep. 4\, 2025 – May 7\, 2026  |  100% Virtual\nAre you working in long-term care or assisted living settings and want to: \n\nIncrease high-quality care for residents?\nJoin insightful conversations with experts & peers?\nFoster confidence in providing specialized care?\n\nRegister Here \nGrow Your Skills. Strengthen Your Network. Champion Long-Term Care.\nJOIN our innovative\, no-cost\, virtual program—a monthly series designed to help long-term care facility leaders & staff improve health outcomes for residents—especially those facing age-related care challenges. \nSessions provide an evidence-based approach to increasing high-quality care for residents by bringing together specialists and non-specialists to improve care for residents in the communities where they live.  \nHow It Works\n\nMonthly live Zoom sessions (1–2 p.m. EST)\nRolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able\nEach session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”\n\nThis South Central LTC-RISE program is offered in partnership with Project ECHO at Penn State College of Medicine\, a trusted model that connects specialists with on-the-ground care teams to share knowledge and build community-based capacity. \nRegistration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions \n\n\n\n\nSchedule & Curriculum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Session Time 1–2 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSep. 4\, 2025 – Resident Councils\n\n\nOct. 2\, 2025 – Family Councils\n\n\nNov. 6\, 2025 – Advanced Care Planning in Assisted Living & Personal Care\n\n\nDec. 4\, 2025 – Medication Reconciliation in Personal Care & Assisted Living\n\n\nFeb. 5\, 2026 – Introduction to the 4Ms of Behavioral Health Training from E4\n\n\nMar. 5\, 2026 – Non-Ageist Approach to Care\n\n\nApr. 2\, 2026 – Trauma-Informed Care\n\n\nMay 7\, 2026 – How to Effectively Collaborate with Ombudsman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/long-term-care-rise-echo-program/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Continuing Education,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Other,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Project ECHO":MAILTO:echo@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133007
CREATED:20260212T212801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184050Z
UID:10008345-1772550000-1772553600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat does it mean to be “well”?  How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program\, the community of participants\, the practices\, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care. \nSurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom\, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching\, nutrition\, yoga\, mindfulness and energy work | qigong\, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions. \nSurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December.  Feel welcome to begin or join at any time. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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