HPA e-Newsletter — Spring 2009
Announcements
2009 Mayers lecture focuses on primary care challenges
Dr. Bruce Bagley, a seasoned doctor and quality improvement specialist, will present the 2009 Stanley P. Mayers Endowed Lecture. The lecture, which is open to the public, will address challenges to providing primary care to American patients. Read more.
Alumni News
Mentoring Weekend a Huge Success
The HPA Mentoring Program celebrated the induction of its eighth mentoring class on February 7. Read more.
Windy City Reception
In March, the HPA department will be hosting a health care leadership event in conjunction with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in Chicago. Read more.
Work under way for 2009 Professionals in the Classroom event
After its success in October, Professionals in the Classroom is being planned for 2009. The program brings alumni and local professionals to HPA classes to provide students career advice and an opportunity to network. Read more.
Student News
Student awarded Winston fellowship
Second-year MHA student Devon Trolley will embark on a one-year fellowship to gain invaluable experience working with the development of health care policy in Washington, D.C. Read more.
MHA team reaches semifinals at case competition
With a unique solution to a real-world hospital dilemma, a team of three MHA students made it to the semifinal round of the Everett V. Fox Student Case Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more.
Ph.D. student to take part in Jena Exchange Program
As part of an HHD-partnered exchange program, Nengliang Yao will depart for Germany in May to study adolescent mental health in different cultures. Read more.
Thon Family Inspires HPA Club
Working with 9-year-old cancer survivor Emily Snyder and her family has given the HPA Thon Club added motivation this year. Read more.
HPA interns make their marks on the health care field
While contributing to over 100 health-care-related organizations last summer, HPA interns left lasting, positive impressions with their supervisors. Read more.
Team competes at case competition in Alabama
Three MHA students participated in a national case competition in Alabama. Read more.
Penn State record holder ready for health care career
After a renowned track-and-field career, MHA student Briene Simmons ’07 Psych is ready to take on health care. Read more.
HPA students honored with awards
As recipients of awarded scholarships, several HPA students have been recognized for their academic excellence and leadership. Read more.
Faculty and Staff News
Professors and student publish obesity studies
Dr. Rhonda Belue, Dr. Lori Francis, and Brendon Colaco have collaborated to publish two important studies on overweight and obese children. Read more.
Professor part of this spring’s Brown Bag Speaker Series
Dr. Marianne Hillemeier will discuss disparities in child development as part of the Penn State Population Research Institute’s Brown Bag Speaker Series. Read more.
BeLue selected for CYFC Faculty Fellowship
Penn State’s Children, Youth, and Families Consortium has invited Dr. Rhonda BeLue to participate in a faculty fellowship that will allow her to research chronic health conditions among diverse communities in Harrisburg. Read more.