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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body, marking a step forward in expanding donor availability and improving patient outcomes. The system, known as the TransMedics Organ Care System -- or “Heart‑in‑a‑Box” -- allows surgeons to maintain and assess the heart during transport, potentially increasing the number of viable transplants.
Read MorePenn State Health raises $51,742 during second annual ‘Let’s Get Ahead’ campaign
Penn State Health raised $51,742 through its second annual “Let’s Get Ahead” campaign during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April.
Read MorePenn State Health Announces leadership transition for Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors
Penn State Health today announced a planned leadership transition for the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors, with Kathy Pape appointed chair and Rob Bowman named vice chair, […]
Read MorePenn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026” list
Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious ranking evaluates the top 50 children’s hospitals […]
Read More42nd Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $321,497
The 42nd annual Children’s Miracle Network Hershey (CMN) Telethon raised $321,497 to benefit equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. The event aired June 1 through […]
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Q&A: What does science say about plants as medicine?
Plants have always played an integral role in traditional medicine and healing practices, according to Kent Vrana, Elliot S. Vesell Professor of Pharmacology at Penn State College of Medicine, and they continue to shape health and medicine today.
Read MoreFour minutes of daily resistance training can quadruple fitness in older adults
Just four minutes of daily strengthening exercise dramatically increases key factors in quality of life for aging adults, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.
Read MoreCalling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots respond to everyday health-related questions from general users with nearly 76% accuracy, which raises concerns about their trustworthiness in real-world client-facing applications, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
Read MoreDNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have discovered that a DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments.
Read MoreNicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit
A new study led by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found that switching to a pod-based salt-nicotine e-cigarette could improve the odds of quitting cigarette smoking while meaningfully lowering exposure to harmful chemicals.
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The Medical Minute: Relax and let the experts handle your Independence Day fireworks
Want to enjoy Independence Day fireworks responsibly? A Penn State Health physician offers tips to help you celebrate with a bang – safely.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease
Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it’s critical to know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness
As temperatures soar this summer, the risk of heat-related illness does, too. Recognizing the symptoms of this preventable illness and getting swift treatment are critically important.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?
Maria R. says her mother has never had an easy life. “She’s dealt with depression for a long time,” says Maria, who asked not to use her real name. But […]
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Seven essential health screenings if you’re over 65
Regular health screenings help catch early warning signs before they become serious problems. A Penn State Health family medicine physician explains which screenings are essential for adults 65+.
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McShane recognized nationally for innovative approach to community-based medical education
Michael McShane, MD, associate professor of medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, has received the 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award.
Read MorePhysician Assistant Class of 2028 marks start of training at White Coat Ceremony
Twenty-nine students in Penn State College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program took an important first step toward their future profession during the Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony.
Read MorePenn State College of Medicine presents Commencement 2026 Awards
As part of its 56th Commencement celebration, Penn State College of Medicine recognizes several graduates from the medical student, physician assistant, MD/PhD and graduate programs who did outstanding work in their academic and clinical careers.
Read MoreFrom bedside to byline: College of Medicine student published in New England Journal of Medicine
Lena Becker, a fourth-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine, recently had her personal essay published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine students among 42 University-wide graduate award recipients
Three students from Penn State College of Medicine are among the 42 recipients across the University recognized through the Graduate Student Awards.
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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit receives Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit (HVPCU) has earned the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Read MorePenn State Health Lancaster, Milton S. Hershey medical centers earn 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards for outstanding quality, safety
The Leapfrog Group has named Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Top Teaching Hospital and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center a Top General Hospital for 2025.
Read MorePenn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time – especially for children
Penn State Health is now using a cutting-edge imaging technology that significantly reduces the time patients spend under anesthesia during MRI scans – with especially meaningful benefits for children.
Read MorePenn State Health hospitals recognized in latest Leapfrog report on patient safety
Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
Read MorePenn State Health performs region’s first minimally invasive repair for complex aortic aneurysms
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer TAMBE, a minimally-invasive alternative to open-chest and abdominal surgery for complex aortic aneurysms.
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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.
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… 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 MoreAsk Us Anything About... Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
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Celebrate Independence Day at ‘An American Salute’ in Hershey
The sounds of summer – and the spirit of Independence Day – will fill the air once again as Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine invite the community to a beloved seasonal tradition.
Read More‘Smart’ public health vending machine expands access to free health resources in York County
Leaders from Penn State College of Medicine, WellSpan Health, York County and local community organizations gathered to celebrate the launch of an interactive public health vending machine.
Read MoreSaving lives through Drug Take-Back and substance use education
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are helping prevent medication misuse and connecting people to addiction care On a windy April Saturday in Hershey, drivers line up […]
Read MoreHeart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact
Penn State Health brings free cardiovascular checks directly to people who need it the most Two weeks after her father suffered a stroke, Courtney Barclay, 46, jumped at the chance […]
Read MoreGiving kids a new outlook for the future
Penn State Health’s free vision clinics help local students see – and succeed When 11-year-old Nazier Rufe left school with new glasses on a spring afternoon, he immediately FaceTimed his […]
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Richard and Hu recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
David Richard, MD, faculty member, and Antoinette Hu, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreNaomi Shreiner named Penn State Health’s first vice president, Primary Care Service Line
Penn State Health has named Naomi Shreiner vice president, Primary Care Service Line, a newly established leadership role designed to strengthen and coordinate primary care across the health system. Shreiner […]
Read MoreGoldenberg appointed inaugural Kristen Olewine Milke Professor in Otolaryngology
David Goldenberg, MD, has been named the inaugural holder of the Kristen Olewine Milke Professorship in Otolaryngology.
Read MoreAnderson and Tucker recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Alyssa Anderson, MD, faculty member, and Scott Tucker, MD, PhD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of June.
Read MoreJennifer Kraschnewski, MD, MPH, named vice dean for research, clinical and translational science
Penn State College of Medicine has appointed Jennifer Kraschnewski, MD, MPH, professor of medicine, pediatrics and public health sciences, as vice dean for research, clinical and translational science.
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