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Penn State Health Life Lion LLC team honored for lifesaving role in ‘4-Minute City’ save
Members of Penn State Health Life Lion LLC were honored at an Oct. 29 event for their crucial role in a cardiac arrest save that tested Cumberland County’s innovative Avive 4-Minute City initiative, a program designed to improve response times for cardiac emergencies.
Read MoreExtra Life Hershey to host second annual 24-hour gaming marathon in Harrisburg
Extra Life Hershey, a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising program, will host its second annual 24-hour Game Day this weekend at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Student Union Center.
Read MorePenn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Pride event
Penn State Health marked LGBTQ+ History Month with a vibrant celebration during a Pride event on Oct. 10.
Read MorePenn State Health, College of Medicine recognize accomplishments of staff, faculty and students
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have staff, faculty and students who consistently show their dedication to their work and studies by earning accolades outside of their regular duties. To recognize these accomplishments, Penn State Health has compiled the following list of awards and appointments from May 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.
Read MoreDispose 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 MoreLatest Research
Researchers develop 3D atlas of the developing mammalian brain
New high-resolution maps of the mouse brain help researchers understand brain development and study neurodevelopment disorders.
Read MoreToxic 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 MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: 10 health tips for parents during cold and flu season
As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreLatest Education
Aynardi and Greene recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Jason Aynardi, MD, faculty member, and Alicia Greene, DO, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence in Health Grand Rounds to share expertise and build community
Penn State College of Medicine and Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences are launching a new Grand Rounds topic: Artificial Intelligence in Health.
Read MorePenn 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 MoreMedical students get outdoors with wilderness medicine training
First and second-year medical students at Penn State College of Medicine stepped out of the box and next to the rocks for a simulated rope rescue.
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 MoreLatest Patient Care
Military Veteran Brings Crisis Skills to Penn State Health ER
There’s a running joke in the Emergency Department at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. If something is going haywire or if there’s a rush of patients bursting through […]
Read MorePenn State Health Children’s Hospital ranks among the best in the nation for pediatric cancer and behavioral health care
For the 14th consecutive year, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report for its exceptional patient care.
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 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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