Penn State Health employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between May 6 and 12. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticleHeron recognized by Hershey Medical Center as Physician of the Month for January
Hershey Medical Center presented its Physician of the Month for January to Dr. Christopher “Kit” Heron, associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine in State College. Heron’s...
View ArticleDepartment of Emergency Management shares information on situational...
Every time you turn on the news, it seems like there is another emergency, catastrophe or disaster. Developing a preparedness outlook and planning ahead can make a huge difference in your resilience to...
View ArticleHarbaugh recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Kimberly Harbaugh, MD, professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, chief, of the Division of Peripheral Nerve Surgery and a member of the Penn State Cancer Institute is featured for May in the...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends May 11. See important details and...
The federal government is ending a number of the provisions under the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency beginning Thursday, May 11. Penn State Health leaders, providers, managers and employees need to...
View ArticleIt’s the final countdown. Penn State Health transitions to Microsoft Teams...
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees should transition all currently scheduled Penn State Health Zoom meetings and webinars to Penn State Health Microsoft Teams by Thursday,...
View ArticleIn the CTSI Spotlight: Nicole Tarr
Nicole Tarr, who formerly worked in healthcare operations for a Federally Qualified Health Center, has worked with the Penn State CTSI for five months. Her focus is project management that develops the...
View ArticlePurchase Hersheypark Appreciation Days tickets by May 19
Employees and students have until Friday, May 19 at 5 p.m. to purchase Hersheypark tickets at the discounted Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine rate: Visit here for more details....
View ArticleVisco named April recipient of Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and...
Ashley Visco, Penn State Health community health director, received the April Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award. Visco is honored for pursuing health equity across Penn State Health...
View ArticleSecurity team, first responders join forces for active shooter drill at St....
As part of Penn State Health’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of staff, patients and visitors, St. Joseph Medical Center hosted an active shooter drill on the Bern Campus today. The drill...
View ArticleTwo Penn State medical students receive prestigious awards to expand public...
Two medical students from Penn State College of Medicine have been selected for Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health. In partnership with the Fogarty International Center and the National...
View ArticleFaculty members and parents honor a daughter’s legacy through new endowed...
Dr. David Goldenberg, professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology ─ Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine and vice president of otolaryngology ─ head and neck surgery...
View ArticleHershey Medical Center clinicians Rex, Zurca recognized by Patient Safety...
Nursing Professional Development Leader Jenny Rex and Pediatrics Critical Care Physician Dr. Adrian Zurca, both of Hershey Medical Center, have been honored as winners of the 2023 I AM Patient Safety...
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 May 13 and 19. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticleFM Global honors Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center with Highly...
Penn State Health’s property insurance carrier, FM Global, selected Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center as a recipient of its Highly Protected Risk Award, which is the gold standard rating for...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Baby meets mom and dad ― adorable and important
For nine months, they’ve been as close as two humans can be. Still, when the moment arrives, nothing is as heart-melting as when, after all the planning, hoping and praying, a mother and child meet...
View ArticleGraduate Profile: Natasha Sood, Doctor of Medicine; Master of Education
Natasha Sood, MD, recalls talking to Louisiana residents who were struggling to put their lives back together following Hurricane Katrina. It was there in 2015 as a University of Michigan undergraduate...
View ArticleGraduate Profile: Joshua Kilic, Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Joshua Kilic, MPAS, has had a passion for learning throughout his entire life. Although he originally dropped out of high school, he went on to get his GED and graduate from his local community...
View ArticleGraduate Profile: Noor Kawmi, Doctor of Medicine
Noor Kawmi, MD, wasn’t originally sure she wanted to be a physician, but after encountering the health care system in the United States, she wanted to get involved with overcoming barriers underserved...
View ArticleGraduate Profile: Ashna Dhoonmoon, Doctor of Philosophy – Biomedical Sciences
Ashna Dhoonmoon, PhD, never anticipated conducting cancer research as part of her doctoral studies. She spent a lot of her time as an undergraduate involved with immunology research. But she was drawn...
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