News

Annual Blood Drive

  • AFF will sponsor its next blood drive on February 9, 2027, at the Hershey Medical Center's University Conference Center, in collaboration with the American Red Cross. To schedule an appointment, visit this link to American Red Cross and type in ps hershey in the field to Find a Drive.

Grant Allocations 

From 2014 to 2024, the Association of Faculty & Friends (AFF) allocated grants to support medical education, research, clinical care and scholarship. In 2024, five outstanding recipients were selected:

Community Outreach
* Beacon Clinic's Healthy Cupboard

Clinical Care
* PSH Music Therapy Adult Functional Music Package

Medical Research
* Augmented Reality: Perceptions, Performance, and Language Enhancement (APPLE)
* Disparities in Device Use for Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy

Combo of Clinical Care & Community Outreach
* Improving Outcome for Heart Failure Patients Through Medication Optimization & Diet Education

Global Health Research
* Influence of menstrual knowledge, attitude and practice on school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Isiolo sub-county, Kenya

Past Grant Allocations.