Weekly Quick Hits — Friday, Feb. 28, 2020
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 People...
View ArticleApply by March 25, 2020, for Bridge Grants
To strengthen the competitive position of meritorious unfunded grant applications, Penn State College of Medicine principal investigators may request support for Bridge Grants. Potential applicants...
View ArticlePulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates joins Penn State Health
A leader in pulmonary and critical care in central Pennsylvania for more than 40 years is now part of Penn State Health Medical Group. The approximately 60 employees at the Lemoyne and Carlisle...
View ArticleCOVID-19 update: The latest on Penn State Health’s preparedness
While the immediate health risk from COVID-19 for the general public in the U.S. continues to be low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency states that the...
View ArticleCommission for Women celebrates mentors with annual award
The annual Mentoring Award of Penn State Commission for Women in Hershey recognizes faculty, staff and trainees for exemplary and effective mentorship. The award recognizes a mentor who has voluntarily...
View ArticleUniversity Park to host medical research symposium
Penn State College of Medicine will host a medical research symposium at University Park on Monday, May 11, 2020. A poster session featuring research work from different stages across various...
View ArticleAsk Us Anything About… Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer is more likely to be cured in its early stages. The trick is catching it early – because once symptoms develop, a cure may no longer be possible. Studies show lung cancer screening reduces...
View ArticleDr. Judith Bond to present Women’s History Month lecture
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Penn State Commission for Women in Hershey is hosting researcher and professor emeritus Judith Bond, PhD, who will discuss changes in the field of...
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LastPass offers secure password management tool
LastPass, a new, secure password manager tool, is now available to all Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees, faculty and students. LastPass stores all your website usernames...
View ArticleDay of Understanding spurs dialogue about diversity
Creating an inclusive workplace requires a serious commitment — but the payoff is worth it, said Dr. David Acosta, chief diversity officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges, during Penn...
View ArticleTriplets born on Leap Day tour NICU expansion at Penn State’s Children’s...
Penn State Children’s Hospital’s expanded Level IV NICU will be one of the most advanced on the East Coast when the expansion is complete, providing lifesaving care to the most complex and...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: New treatments for migraines show promise
Many people think migraines are just bad headaches. But they’re so much more. In some people, they cause nausea or vomiting. In others, they enhance sensitivity to light, sounds and smell. Sometimes...
View ArticleDodge recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dr. Daleela Dodge, associate professor of surgery and humanities, is featured for March in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program. “Dr. Dodge is in her element as a breast surgeon and professor...
View ArticlePenn State Health Medical Group building new primary care practice in Dauphin...
Residents in Dauphin County will soon have greater access to Penn State Health services and providers when a new primary care location opens near the intersection of Linglestown and Crums Mill Roads in...
View ArticleWeekly Quick Hits — Friday, March 6, 2020
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 People...
View ArticleImportant information about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Penn State Health is committed to keeping the public informed and helping people find the most up-to-date, reliable information about Coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. Learn more at...
View ArticlePatient Safety Awareness Week emphasizes advancing safe health care
Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 8 to 14, and Penn State Health is using the opportunity to emphasize what the health system is doing to prevent harm. “It’s an exciting time for Penn State...
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Quillen named president of Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
Dr. David QuillenDr. David Quillen, chair of Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology, has been elected president of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology...
View ArticleNew report offers statewide recommendations for protecting children from...
Penn State faculty with expertise in public health, nursing, sociology and criminology are working to better protect children from trafficking and sexual abuse. The researchers hope that gaining a...
View ArticlePenn State College of Medicine accelerated programs are time-saving,...
As 2019 came to an end, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) selected its top 10 news stories of the year. Coming in at number five was this story on the pros and cons of an emerging...
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