Lessons learned: Root cause analyses aim to protect patient safety
Penn State Health’s Patient Safety team has conducted several root causes analyses of recent safety events. It is now sharing the lessons learned to help managers understand their role in helping to...
View ArticleUniversity Park Campus shares update on MD students’ progress, accomplishments
Mark Stephens, MD, associate dean for medical education for Penn State College of Medicine MD program’s University Park Curriculum at the University Park Campus (UPC), provides a rundown on the...
View ArticleProcess to access Harrell Health Sciences Library resources has changed
On-campus access to Harrell Health Sciences Library resources changed on Monday, Aug. 15. This change affects users accessing library journals, eBooks and databases on the secure “psmshmc” network....
View ArticleRural hospital closures affect operations of surrounding hospitals
Since 2005, more than 180 rural hospitals in the United States have closed, with nearly 1,000 more at risk of doing so. A study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that nearby hospitals...
View ArticleWinter storm affects some operations
Due to inclement weather, Penn State Health has modified some operations for Thursday, Dec. 15. A detailed list of clinical locations that have either modified their hours or closed can be found here....
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: A healthy holiday includes giving gifts – and a good...
Not to sound materialistic, but a happier holiday just might be all about the presents. That’s because the joy of giving and receiving this time of year connects with something deep inside all of us ―...
View ArticleSanta pays virtual visit to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Santa Claus took some time out of his busy schedule today to virtually visit with patients at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The hospital’s Child Life Program and Cisco Systems arranged for the...
View ArticlePenn State Health employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between Dec. 17 and Jan 6. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleOrthopaedic surgery resident Thomas recognized for exceptional teaching
Dr. Rachel Thomas, an orthopaedic surgery resident at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was recognized in December 2022 as part of the Exceptional Moments in Teaching program of Penn...
View ArticleMental health resources and services available for employees, dependents
Mental health struggles are all too real, especially in today’s environment. Adults and children alike face these struggles every day, and many don’t know they can get help. It’s important to remember...
View ArticleEmergency management: Be prepared in 2023
Penn State Health employees should be prepared for any emergency in 2023. The Department of Emergency Management and Business Continuity highlights an essential tool to help employees be ready for any...
View ArticleInfluenza escalates across Pennsylvania and our region
The current number of flu cases (all types) in Pennsylvania far exceeds the number of cases from the eight previous seasons, according to Pennsylvania’s National Electronic Disease Surveillance System...
View ArticleMid Penn Bank, Department of Urology shatter No-Shave November fundraising...
Mid Penn Bank and the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are celebrating a benchmark year in their annual fundraiser for No-Shave November. Together they raised...
View ArticleFlow cytometry helps unveil Schweinfurthins’ unique strategy for exposing...
Identifying new therapies that effectively treat cancer is critical to address unmet clinical needs. A derivative of the family of natural products called schweinfurthins uniquely induce cancer cell...
View ArticleNew steering committee helps define, guide diversity initiatives
To help drive Penn State College of Medicine’s equity and inclusion initiatives, the Office for Diversity, Equity and Belonging has established the Diversity, Equity and Belonging Steering Committee....
View ArticleGive yourself the gift of mindfulness to ease angst during the holidays and...
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) and meditation can be effective ways to reduce anxiety symptoms. As Penn State College of Medicine and...
View ArticleRevised Standards for In-Person Human Subjects Research no longer in effect
Effective Dec. 12, the Revised Standards for In-Person Human Subjects Research are no longer in effect at Penn State University and Penn State College of Medicine. Study teams are strongly encouraged...
View ArticleREDCap support increases and boasts new features for researchers and users
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based application for databases and online surveys for research purposes. It is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and...
View ArticlePenn State CTSI: Building the Foundation for Rural Health Equity
Rural residents often don’t have easy access to health care for a variety of reasons, including a lack of health care facilities within the community or nearby communities; limited transportation to...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Making a holiday present of being present
Some people can’t wait for the end of the season of yuletide peace so they can have a little actual peace. Forty-four percent of women and 31% of men in the U.S. say their stress levels actually...
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