Dr. Osevala is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033Phone+1 717-531-6263Fax+1 717-531-0451
Summary
- Dr. Nicole Osevala is a geriatric specialist based in Hershey, PA. She received her education from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and further specialized in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Michigan Health System. In the fall of 2022, she was appointed the Harry Albertman Endowed Chair of Geriatric Medicine at Penn State College and Division Chief. She remains in her role as Medical Director of the Post-Acute Program at Penn State Health. In addition to her co-leading Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center's Age Friendly Health System Level 2 recognition, she has made significant contributions to her field, including ongoing grant work in the field of COVID-19 outbreak response and quality improvement in long term care, with the publication of research articles on vulnerable populations related to COVID-19, which have been widely cited.
Education & Training
- University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2006 - 2007
- University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
- Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- MI State Medical License 2003 - 2011
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Leadership Perspectives on Nursing Home Operations From Crisis to Control: A Mixed Methods Study.Liza L Behrens, Erin Kitt-Lewis, Marie Boltz, William A Calo, Erik Lehman
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2024-09-01 - Implementation of COVID-19 infection control best practices in nursing homes amid the pandemic.Gail C D'Souza, Jennifer L Kraschnewski, Erica Francis, Emily Heilbrunn, Lan Kong
BMC Health Services Research. 2024-08-17 - Underuse of SARS-CoV-2-Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies in Skilled Nursing Facilities.Catharine I Paules, Nicole Osevala, Erik Lehman, Emily S Heilbrunn, Erica Francis
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. 2024-02-01
Press Mentions
- Congratulations to the 2021 Health Care Heroes HonoreesApril 1st, 2021
- The Coronavirus Is Cutting a Deadly Swath Through Pennsylvania Personal Care HomesFebruary 20th, 2021
- Penn State Smeal Contributes Expertise and Education to COVID-19 InitiativeSeptember 8th, 2020
- Join now to see all
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: