Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
09/14/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/14/2021 06:20
Department of Medicine shares diversity news for September 2021
We will highlight Department of Medicine-specific events in the future.
'Providing Culturally Responsive Care' Webinars
Providing Culturally Responsive Care to South Asian Patients
12 to 1 p.m. October 7
This webinar will provide participants with tools and resources to be able to provide culturally responsive health care to South Asian patients and establish a caring and trusting patient-provider relationship.
Providing Culturally Responsive Care to Asian American Patients
12 to 1 p.m. November 4
This webinar will provide participants with tools and resources to be able to provide culturally responsive health care to Asian American patients and establish a caring and trusting patient-provider relationship.
Cancer Disparities in the Hispanic and Latinx Communities
4 to 5 p.m. October 13
Although Hispanic populations typically experience lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic white population, cancer remains the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals in the United States. The National Cancer Institute reports that Hispanics and Latinos have the highest rates for cancers associated with infection.
This webinar will explore the social determinants of health and cancer disparities in Hispanic/Latinx populations and strategies for reducing such health disparities.
Improving the Experiences for Patients with Disabilities
12 to 1 p.m. October 21
Although Hispanic populations typically experience lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic white population, cancer remains the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals in the United States. The National Cancer Institute reports that Hispanics and Latinos have the highest rates for cancers associated with infection.
This webinar will explore the social determinants of health and cancer disparities in Hispanic/Latinx populations and strategies for reducing such health disparities.
The following events are hosted by Penn State Health's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Upstander Café
12 to 1 p.m. October 1
Penn State Health's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting monthly one-hour Upstander Cafés to increase education on creating a respectful environment by providing an opportunity for employees to discuss microaggression/bias scenarios and to practice their Upstander skills, based on the scenarios.
This session will be held via Zoom, and registration is required. A Zoom link will be provided to those who register. This session will be held in person at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Medical Center, SJMC Community Campus Walnut Medical Pavilion and Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center.
Learn more, register and choose your region here
Insight into our Identities: People with Disabilities and Inclusivity
12 to 1 p.m. October 5
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites you to a town hall discussion to provide a brief overview of our resources and efforts, and then engage in a dialogue on how you can be involved in our next steps towards equity and inclusion for our community of individuals with disabilities.
Global Diversity Awareness Highlighting Dashain, Durga Puja, and Navaratri Festivals
12 to 1 p.m. October 15
Join the Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a celebration of the Dashain, Durga Puja, and Navaratri Festivals!
Dashain is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Bikram Sambat and Nepal Sambat annual calendars, celebrated by Nepalese people, along with their diaspora throughout the globe. Dashain symbolizes the victory of good over evil. (Wikipedia).
In the eastern and northeastern states of India, the Durga Puja is synonymous with Navaratri, wherein goddess Durga battles and emerges victorious over the buffalo demon Mahishasur to help restore dharma. In southern states, the victory of Durga or Kali is celebrated. In all cases, the common theme is the battle and victory of good over evil based on a regionally famous epic or legend such as the Devi Mahatmya. (Wikipedia).
This event is an opportunity to raise awareness about these festivals and the Hindu culture, as well as build an inclusive culture for our patients and employees with origins in these regions. We hope to see you there!
Global Diversity Awareness - Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival
12 to 1:30 p.m. October 27
Join the Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a celebration and awareness event of the upcoming Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)!
Dia de los Muertos is a two-day festival that takes place every Nov. 1 and 2. Although most strongly identified with Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and everywhere with a Latinx population, including Los Angeles, California. Dia de los Muertos honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism, brought to the region by Spanish conquistadores. (National Geographic).
This event is an opportunity to raise awareness about this festival and Latin American culture, as well as build an inclusive culture for our patients and employees with origins in these regions. We hope to see you there!