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Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 26
Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Read MorePenn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center unveils new nursing simulation lab
The new Edward R. Norford Foundation Simulation Labs, on the campus of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, feature state-of-the-art electronic mannequins designed to enhance clinical competence and improve patient outcomes.
Read MoreRecFest 2024 highlights range of recreational activities for all ages and abilities
Penn State Health RecFest 2024 offered a range of adaptive sports as well as specialized wheelchair sports as well as educational displays and presentations.
Read MoreLactation consultants at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center help new moms succeed in breastfeeding
Lactation consultants are specially trained to help mothers with breast milk feeding, which provides babies with the complete nutrition they need and protects them in many ways.
Read More‘Gaming for Miracles’ raised more than $2800 for Children’s Miracle Network
The inaugural ‘Gaming for Miracles' raised more than $2800.
Read MoreLatest Research
Toxic protein may contribute to ALS development
New study elucidates the physiological processes that may contribute to ALS development and identifies a potential therapeutic target.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine research featured in Washington Post
Research led by Penn State College of Medicine faculty and a student was recently highlighted in the Washington Post.
Read MoreRates of a tick-borne parasitic disease are on the rise
Cases of babesiosis increased 9% per year, on average, between 2015 and 2022 and nearly half were co-infected with another tick-borne illness such as Lyme disease, according to a new study.
Read MorePenn State College of Medicine, Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium and Four Diamonds launch clinical trial that aims to combat solid tumors
A study aims to evaluate the investigational drug, silmitasertib, in combination with FDA-approved drugs for solid tumors.
Read MoreRates of sudden unexpected infant death changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
The risk of sudden unexpected infant death and sudden infant death syndrome increased during the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new study led by researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine.
Read MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Return to play after injury -- What athletes and families should know
Concussions, meniscus tears and ankle sprains can happen to any athlete. But not every athlete has an army of sports medicine experts behind them. Four Penn State Health experts discuss common sports injuries among athletes and what you can do to prevent them.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Exercise gain without pain. Well, maybe some soreness.
Ow, ow, ow. A little soreness after a workout is normal. But how much is – ow – too much? A Penn State Health expert weighs in.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer
Doctors can help prevent ovarian cancer, but historically the cost of preventative surgery has been menopause. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s worth it, and how medical technology is catching up with this insidious disease.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: School lunches, the healthy way
OK, peanut butter sandwiches and veggies are good -- but when it comes to school lunches, when can you give in to burgers and pizza? A Penn State Health pediatrician weighs in.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities
During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to.
Read MoreLatest Education
Penn State students unite to combat childhood hunger in central Pennsylvania
The YMCA of Centre County Anti-Hunger Program is partnering with the Penn State College of Medicine University Park Curriculum and other Penn State student groups to fight childhood hunger.
Read MoreBrowning and Bufalini recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Kirsteen Browning, PhD, faculty member, and John Bufalini, MD, fellow, were recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching.
Read MoreVrana named one of AAMC’s four national distinguished teachers
The Association of American Medical Colleges has named Kent Vrana, PhD, as one of four national recipients of its distinguished teaching award.
Read MoreAdenwala and Richardson recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Adam Adenwala, MD, faculty member, and Micah Richardson, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine releases annual report
Penn State College of Medicine released its 2023-2024 Annual Report.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Pulsed field ablation produces results for Penn State Health patients with AFib
Three people who were struggling with AFib had a new treatment called pulsed field ablation at Penn State Health. It uses short bursts of electrical energy to target cardiac tissue.
Read MoreHeart transplant patient reunion celebrates 40 years of heart transplants at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Some of the more than 590 people who have received heart transplants at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the hospital’s heart transplant program.
Read MoreLancaster man’s life transformed by new heart failure program at Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center
A Lancaster man who suffered cardiac arrest is learning the lifestyle changes he needs in a new Heart Failure Program at Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center.
Read MorePenn State Health hospitals recognized for commitment to heart disease and stroke treatment
The American Heart Association has honored Penn State Health’s hospitals with a series of prestigious awards, acknowledging their dedication to implementing the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
Read More‘El buen doctor’: Penn State Health resident works to improve care for Hispanic patients
A patient’s father called Raul Vazquez Urrutia “the good doctor” because he explained treatment in the family’s native language, Spanish, addressing a barrier members of the Hispanic/Latino community can face.
Read MoreLatest Ask Us Anything About
Ask Us Anything About… Enlarged Prostates
There are more treatment options than ever for enlarged prostate, according to Dr. Jaime Herrera Caceres, a urologist at Penn State Health's Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Stomach Pain
We all have stomach pains from time to time. But how can we pinpoint the cause and determine when it may be serious and warrant medical attention?
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Cholesterol Screening
Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons, an interventional cardiologist at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, covers what you need to know about cholesterol and the importance of knowing your numbers.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… RSV in Children
We’ve been hearing a lot about RSV -- or respiratory syncytial virus -- lately. While cases are reported every year, an early influx of cases -- and of hospitalizations, including among children -- is adding to concern this year. We find out what parents need to know from Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Dr. Duane Williams, a pediatric critical care physician -- both of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Knee Problems
Approximately a quarter of all adults suffer from knee pain. We learn more about the causes of and treatments for a range of knee ailments from two Penn State Health orthopedic surgeons: Dr. Charles Davis and Dr. Aman Dhawan.
Read MoreLatest Community
Compassion on display at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
The Compassion Project is an interactive photography installation that honors St. Joseph Medical Center’s staff and volunteers—collectively the embodiment of compassion.
Read More‘We find people who fall through the cracks’: Community health workers connect care and people who need it
Penn State Health’s community health workers cover the front lines of Penn State Health’s grassroots efforts to extend mental health, health equity and wellness and disease prevention to people in need in the region it serves.
Read MorePenn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15─Oct. 15
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine honor the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Read MoreStudents, faculty provide screenings and education at Ag Progress Days
Students and faculty at Penn State College of Medicine across multiple disciplines provided hundreds of health screenings and education over three days at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days.
Read MorePenn State Health medical assistants reveal rewards of their careers
Changing lives, finding fulfillment: Penn State Health certified medical assistants reveal rewards of their careers When Kayla Bomgardner graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 2019, she was uncertain about her […]
Read MoreLatest People
Chappell Williams to retire from Penn State Health
Lynette Chappell Williams, vice president and chief diversity officer of Penn State Health, has announced her retirement from Penn State Health, effective Friday, Nov. 29.
Read MoreErkinger honored by American Association for Respiratory Care
Jennifer Erkinger was named Specialty Practitioner of the Year for Neonatal/Pediatrics by the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Read MoreMcClendon named chief learning officer at Penn State Health
Penn State Health has appointed Wesley Payne McClendon as vice president and chief learning officer, effective Monday, Sept. 9.
Read MoreEckert named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Jill Eckert, DO assumed the role of chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine on Aug. 1 after serving as interim chair since July 2022.
Read MorePharmacy Career at Penn State Health: Pharmacist Shares Benefits
Discover how Elizabeth Kendall’s 33-year pharmacy career at Penn State Health showcases teamwork, flexibility and professional growth.
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