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RecFest 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.

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Lactation 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.

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‘Gaming for Miracles’ raised more than $2800 for Children’s Miracle Network

The inaugural ‘Gaming for Miracles' raised more than $2800.

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Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine celebrate successful fundraising year

More than 180,000 donors contributed more than $60.4 million in gifts and commitments to Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Neuroscience Critical Care Unit earns gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Neuroscience Critical Care Unit has been recognized with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

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Latest Research

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College 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.

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Penn 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.

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Rates 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.

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College of Medicine awarded $4 million grant to advance pediatric oncology research

Dr. Sinisa Dovat has been awarded a $4 million grant to advance his research in pediatric oncology.

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‘I wanted to change the outcomes’: Sholler’s career leads to neuroblastoma breakthrough

For two decades, Dr. Giselle Saulnier Sholler has made saving the lives of children faced with an aggressive cancer called neuroblastoma her life's mission.

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Latest Medical Minutes

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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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Latest Education

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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.

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Browning 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.

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Vrana 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.

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Adenwala 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.

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College of Medicine releases annual report

Penn State College of Medicine released its 2023-2024 Annual Report.

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Latest Patient Care

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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.

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Heart 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.

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Lancaster 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.

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Penn 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.

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‘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.

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Latest Ask Us Anything About

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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.

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Ask 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?

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Ask 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.

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Ask 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.

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Ask 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.

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Latest Community

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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.

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‘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.

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Penn 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.

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Students, 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.

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Penn 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 […]

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Latest People

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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.

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Erkinger 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.

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McClendon 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.

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Eckert 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.

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Pharmacy 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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