Welcome to the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
We are committed to the diversity of our employees, patients, students, and visitors. We value and respect all persons and support an inclusive workplace and learning organization where all persons can perform optimally. More...
Our Diversity-Related Initiatives are aligned with our four-point mission:
- Education
- Research
- Patient Care
- Community Outreach
In addition, our students are very active and involved in advancing diversity. More...
At Penn State Hershey, diversity equals variety. We are fortunate to have over 8500 employees on campus representing different genders, race, cultures, ethnic origins, generations and lifestyle choices. This rich diversity has a direct and lasting impact, not only on our patients, but on our community as well.
- The Medical Minute: Genetic testing for breast cancer risk Dr. Rena Kass, director of Penn State Hershey Breast Center, said actress Angelina Jolie’s announcement regarding her double mastectomy is great publicity that will raise awareness about the genetic component of many cancers.More...
- CLIMB program puts families dealing with cancer first Penn State Hershey is hosting another session of CLIMB: Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery. Developed by the Children’s Treehouse Foundation, this five-week program sponsored by Penn State Hershey Breast Center addresses the psychosocial aspects of cancer as they relate to the family unit.More...
- Farmers Market in Hershey launches fourth season On Thursday, May 23, the Farmers Market in Hershey will return for its fourth season with plenty of new offerings.More...
- Penn State Hershey experts to present on IBD In an effort to help patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis in central Pennsylvania, Penn State Hershey Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center experts, led by Dr. Walter Koltun, will host a patient symposium.More...
