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College of Medicine think tank tackles rural health disparities
An interdisciplinary group of Penn State College of Medicine faculty came together and shared different ideas to reduce health disparities in rural communities.
Read MoreRuffin leaves lasting impact as family and community medicine chair
Mack Ruffin IV, MD, MPH, will retire as chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Read MorePenn State Health Lancaster Medical Center earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality, safety
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has been named a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, just one of three hospitals in Pennsylvania to earn that designation and the […]
Read MorePenn State Health, Mid Penn Bank raise $340,000, passing $1 million mark during ninth annual ‘No Shave November’
Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank raised $340,000 through their ninth consecutive “No Shave November” campaign, officially crossing the $1 million mark for funds raised since the launch of this annual initiative.
Read More‘We can bring the Santa magic back’: Santa makes a stop at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Santa Claus brought holiday cheer from the North Pole to patients at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, riding in on a fire truck with the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.
Read MoreLatest Research
Revolutionizing environmental research: First Daphnia Histology Reference Atlas published
A unique web-based resource of Daphnia, a sentinel species for environmental pollution, commonly used to help us detect and understand the potential toxic effects of chemicals in the environment, has just been established by Penn State researchers.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine researcher receives grant to further pediatric oncology research
Valerie Brown, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, was recently awarded a $50,000 Infrastructure Grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Read MorePenn State College of Medicine, Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium leading clinical trial to test new drug combination in neuroblastoma
The clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a novel drug combination in treating neuroblastoma, a rare and challenging pediatric cancer.
Read MoreResearchers 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 MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Getting to the heart of heartburn ─ what to know, how to treat it
One in five Americans suffers from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medications and now a minimally invasive procedure called the LINX Reflux Management System.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreLatest Education
Paul and Griffith recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dustin Paul, DO, and Shantelle Griffith, MD, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for January.
Read MoreMedical students connect with older adults over cultural foods
College of Medicine students led an educational culinary event for the residents at Mount Nittany Residences.
Read MoreLION Mobile Clinic featured in President Bendapudi's newsletter
Neeli Bendapudi, president of Penn State, featured Penn State College of Medicine’s student-run LION Mobile Clinic in her recent “A Note from Neeli” newsletter.
Read MoreBeebe and Hallan recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Karisa Beebe, DO, faculty member, and David Hallan, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine students at University Park help patients vote on Election Day
On Election Day, Penn State College of Medicine students at University Park helped hospitalized patients make their voices heard.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
St. Joseph Medical Center recognized for exceptional maternity care
Ratings from U.S. News & World Report single out hospitals offering high-quality labor and delivery services Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing […]
Read MorePenn State Health completes 300th TCAR procedure for carotid artery disease
Minimally invasive procedure reduces risk of future stroke Penn State Health recently completed its 300th transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure. The achievement comes as the health system also marks the […]
Read MoreMilitary 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 MorePulsed 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 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 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
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center honors Carlisle High School students for life-saving actions
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center leaders honored two Carlisle High School seniors, Elsa Riesmeyer and Julien Mastrangelo, for their quick thinking and heroism during a school craft show.
Read MoreOne million lives touched: Penn State Health, College of Medicine advance health equity
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees touched more than 1 million lives through community health programs in fiscal year 2024. The organization’s successful efforts to improve mental health, health equity, and wellness and disease prevention are brought to life in the 2024 Community Benefit Report, “Advancing Health Equity. Strengthening Our Communities.”
Read MoreFall Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 500 pounds of medications
Penn State Health collected more than 500 pounds of unwanted, unneeded or expired medications and 20 sharps containers for safe disposal during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 26.
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 MoreCompassion 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 MoreLatest People
Swenson named VP of musculoskeletal services at Penn State Health
Penn State Health has hired Teresa Swenson, an accomplished orthopedic leader with three decades experience in health care, to be its new administrative vice president of musculoskeletal services.
Read MoreSoleimani named chair of the Department of Surgery
Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center have named Dr. Behzad Soleimani as the new chair of the Department of Surgery.
Read MoreWetherill named chief pharmacy officer at Penn State Health
Penn State Health has hired Sam Wetherill, an established leader with nearly three decades experience in pharmacy services, to be its next vice president and chief pharmacy officer, effective Monday, […]
Read MorePenn State Health CFO Paula Tinch to retire end of January 2025
Penn State Health’s chief financial officer, Paula Tinch, will retire at the end of January 2025. She leaves Penn State Health in a solid financial position following a financial turnaround from the end of fiscal year ’23 to the end fiscal year ’24, and solid financial performance through the first quarter of FY ’25.
Read MoreRojiani wins lifetime achievement award from the College of American Pathologists
Dr. Amyn M. Rojiani, was honored with the 2024 College of American Pathologists Lifetime Achievement Award.
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