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Write it off: Physician Writers Group helps doctors process stress, get creative
After a long day seeing patients at the hospital, Dr. Ian Ross unwinds by letting his thoughts and feelings run wild across a page – releasing all the stress of the day into a safe space. “It’s almost...
View ArticleGuidelines for safe, inclusive holiday decorations
The following email was sent on Oct. 18 behalf of Charles Ulinfun, director of safety, and Lynette Chappell-Williams, chief diversity officer and associate dean for diversity and inclusion: During the...
View ArticlePenn State Health to observe National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Penn State Health will provide an opportunity for people to drop off their unwanted, unneeded or expired medication for safe disposal this Saturday, Oct. 26. The health system will host Prescription...
View ArticleNew law mandates e-prescriptions for controlled substances
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will require practitioners to issue electronic prescriptions for controlled substances starting Thursday, Oct. 24. Act 96 of 2018, passed into law on Oct. 24,...
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Career Day, Etiquette Dinner give students taste of life after College of...
Penn State College of Medicine graduate students and postdoctoral scholars learned about career options in the biomedical sciences and public health through a series of educational and networking...
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LGBTQ and Allies Affinity Group shares information with employees for...
Oct. 21, 2019, was International Pronouns Day, and Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine’s LGBTQ and Allies Affinity Resource Network Group supported the cause on Oct. 16 by staffing...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Intermittent fasting — foolproof or fad?
Fad diets and exercise routines seem to come and go as often as the refrigerator calls out to people looking to lose a few pounds. The latest method gaining traction in some circles is intermittent...
View ArticleEmeritus faculty member establishes legacy through new lectureship
Dr. John Repke retired as professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in 2017, and one of his final acts after 15 years of...
View ArticlePenn State Health manager and employee 2020 performance goals due Nov. 2
Penn State Health managers and employees just completed the 2019 Performance and Goals cycle. Now it’s time to look ahead to organizational and individual performance goals for 2020. All managers and...
View ArticleUnited Way campaign races to finish line
With just one day of the United Way campaign to go, generous employees have donated $316,924, which is 83% percent of the final goal of $380,000. United Way programs address the root causes of the...
View ArticleWeekly Quick Hits — Friday, Oct. 25, 2019
Weekly Quick Hits recaps announcements and events from The Daily Brief email. Check your email inbox for more. Have an item to be featured in Quick Hits? Email news@pennstatehealth.psu.edu...
View ArticleNurses honored for exceptional care and professional achievements
Nineteen nurses from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Children’s Hospital were recognized for outstanding patient care and professional achievements at the 11th annual...
View ArticleJudy Dillon to retire, replacement appointed
Jim George, director of community relations, sent the following email on Thursday to Penn State Health employees: As some of you may know, Judy Dillon, director of community health at Penn State Health...
View ArticleServing the underserved: MD student Davidowicz selected for HIV Psychiatry...
Erin Davidowicz, a fourth-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine, was one of eight students selected nationwide to participate in the American Psychiatric Association’s Medical Student...
View ArticleRobotic training could help to decrease catheter placement complications
Each year, more than five million central venous catheters (CVCs) are placed in a large vein in the neck, chest or groin to provide patients with fluids, blood or medications. The thin, flexible tubes...
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Department of Family and Community Medicine welcomes Zgierska as vice chair...
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., welcomes Aleksandra Zgierska, MD, PHD, DFASAM, as its new vice chair for research. Aleksandra...
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Rabago joins Family and Community Medicine as new vice chair for faculty...
David Rabago, MD, is joining Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Family and Community Medicine as vice chair for faculty development. Dr. Rabago is a family medicine physician whose work...
View ArticlePenn State Health Wellness Fair offers in-person benefits help Oct. 30 in...
Get help with selecting the benefits plan that’s right for you and your family at the Penn State Health Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Penn State College of Medicine,...
View ArticleMassini thanks employees for United Way campaign support
Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health wrapped up its 2019 United Way campaign on Oct. 25. The final fundraising total will be announced on Thursday, Nov. 14. The winners of the Penn...
View ArticlePatients thank Hershey Medical Center staff for extraordinary care
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Poet Maya Angelou From chaplain and guest services to...
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