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Eight scholars begin summer Translational Science Fellowship program
Graduate and medical students are attending a highly interactive program to learn clinical and translational research skills.
Read MorePenn State Health Holy Spirit hospitalists are patient experience champions
Holy Spirit Medical Center recognized six hospitalists as high performers in patient experience on May 21 and 28.
Read More37th Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $388,550
The 37th annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon raised a record-breaking $388,550 to benefit equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreIt’s a wrap: Hampden Medical Center construction completed
Major construction is officially completed on the new Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Hampden Township. Staff are now preparing the 300,000-square-foot, 110-bed facility for its October 2021 opening.
Read More37th Children's Miracle Network Telethon to air on WGAL8
The 37th annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon benefitting Penn State Health Children’s Hospital will air Monday, June 7 through Thursday, June 10 on WGAL8.
Read MoreLatest Research
Social media may influence parents’ views on HPV vaccination
Studies by Penn State College of Medicine researchers show that misinformation on social media may affect parents' willingness to have their children vaccinated against human papillomavirus.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine, Hershey Medical Center join clinical trial evaluating allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines
Researchers at the College of Medicine are participating in a clinical trial evaluating whether people who have previously experienced severe allergic reactions are at increased risk for an immediate reaction to COVID vaccines.
Read MoreStudies show prostate cancer outcomes may depend on where patients live in Pennsylvania
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine conducted two studies that show how where patients live may affect their risks for developing and surviving prostate cancer.
Read MoreNutrition disparities exist among children in low- and middle-income countries
Researchers from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine examined the prevalence of undernutrition among children in low- and middle-income countries.
Read MoreSurgical weight loss patients show dermatologic concerns after surgery
Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that some surgical weight loss patients show dermatologic concerns following their procedures.
Read MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: A men’s health checklist for dad on Father’s Day
Don’t let dad wait for his “check engine” light to come on. This Father’s Day, encourage him to go to the doctor.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Vaccinating kids against COVID-19 protects them, their communities
Is the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine really safe for children ages 12 and up? A Penn State Health expert gives an emphatic yes.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: COVID restrictions loosening. Celiac disease restrictions? Not so much.
With COVD-19 restrictions loosening, people everywhere are contemplating going back to dining out and attending festivals. People with Celiac disease can join in – but must continue to be careful.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Can exercise lessen the severity of COVID-19?
For years, researchers have studied the benefits of exercise in preventing dozens of health conditions. But can regular physical activity also help people lessen the impact of viruses like COVID-19?
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Getting to the root cause of hoarseness
Is that raspy voice a sign of seasonal allergies, or could it be something else? Speech language pathologist Carrie Ruggiero explains the causes of hoarseness – and the health conditions it might be masking.
Read MoreLatest Education
Medical Laboratory Science Program receives accreditation
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Medical Laboratory Science Program has received an initial five-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Read MoreNeurosurgery resident Daggubati honored for exceptional teaching
Dr. Lekhaj Daggubati, a neurosurgery resident at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was honored in June 2021 as part of the Exceptional Moments in Teaching program of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.
Read MoreAMA awards Penn State College of Medicine $1.8 million to lead multi-institution resident education initiative
The American Medical Association (AMA) has awarded Penn State College of Medicine $1.8 million to lead a five-year, multi-institution initiative that aims to better prepare resident physicians to practice medicine.
Read MoreZaorsky recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dr. Nicholas Zaorsky is featured for June in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MorePenn State graduate program team celebrates 10 years of shaping public health
The Master of Public Health Program at Penn State College of Medicine celebrates 10 years of providing learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve population health.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Pawsitivity: A shot of kindness boosts veteran’s spirits
When Reading resident Robert Trate couldn’t get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, it was the care team at Penn State Health Vascular Services to the rescue. Staff scheduled and transported the 82-year-old Army veteran to his vaccination.
Read MorePenn State Health Children’s Hospital ranks among the best in the nation for more than a decade
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as one of the nation’s best for children in multiple specialties.
Read MorePenn State Health launches new OnDemand COVID-19 Travel Testing service
Penn State Health has launched a new COVID-19 Travel Testing service that provides results in 48 hours or less after testing.
Read MoreAcute Orthopaedic Injury Clinic now offers same-day appointments
Penn State Bone and Joint Institute’s Acute Orthopaedic Injury Clinic opened on Tuesday, May 25, offering patients same-day, specialized orthopaedic care appointments for sudden injuries.
Read MoreFinancial Counseling moves to new Hershey Medical Center location
Hershey Medical Center Financial Counseling has moved from its office in the Academic Support Building to inside the medical center.
Read MoreLatest Ask Us Anything About
Ask Us Anything About... Dementia
Dementia is a collective term used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. It is a symptom of several underlying diseases and brain disorders. Dementia is not a single disease in itself, but a general term to describe symptoms of impairment in memory, communication and thinking. In this interview, Dr. Chen Zhao, a neurologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, answers questions about the causes, risk factors and treatments for dementia.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Hemorrhagic Stroke
There are two types of stroke -- ischemic and hemorrhagic -- with hemorrhagic being less common. It happens when a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. In this interview, neurologist Dr. David Wilkinson talks about the symptoms, causes and treatment of hemorrhagic stroke -- and why it's critical to seek prompt medical attention when stroke is suspected.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… When to take your child to the ER
When a child becomes sick or gets injured, choosing the right course of action can be confusing or even scary. Should the child see a doctor or go to the emergency room? Or can they be treated at home? We tackle those questions in this interview with two clinicians at Penn State Health Children's Hospital: Dr. Kathryn McCans, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, and April Squares, a clinical staff leader.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About...Stroke
A stroke is considered a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain can quickly begin to die. This can cause serious disability or even death. Program Coordinator Morgan Boyer, from Penn State Health St. Joseph, provides important information to help families recognize the symptoms of stroke.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About...COVID 19 Variants
For months now, we’ve been hearing about how the COVID-19 vaccines show promise of finally moving past the pandemic. But now comes word that the virus that causes COVID is mutating. In this interview, we learn what this process means for the pandemic that has lasted for over a year now. Are the mutations another roadblock to getting our lives back to normal? We get answers from two Penn State Health experts.
Read MoreLatest Community
Volunteers plant 100 new trees on Hershey campus during Earth Day ceremony
Nine Penn State College of Medicine volunteers celebrated Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by planting 100 native seedlings on the west side of the Hershey Medical Center campus.
Read MoreFeeling relieved: Pop-up vaccination clinics reach underserved populations
Penn State Health is partnering with community organizations and local governments to help Phase 1A-eligible individuals in underserved communities have access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
Read More‘Go with the flo’: Nurse spearheads project to combat period poverty
Megan Swope, a perianesthesia nurse at Hershey Medical Center, created The Period Project Harrisburg to address the need for hygiene packs for low-income and homeless individuals who menstruate.
Read MoreFamily who lost mom to COVID-19 donates iPads
Karen Pearson and her brother, Michael Books, are on a mission to raise funds to supply hospitals across the nation with iPads for every COVID-19 patient upon arrival.
Read MorePawsitivity: College of Medicine student uses 3D printers to create masks for homeless people
A medical student at Penn State College of Medicine teamed up with his brothers to produce 1,000 face masks for homeless people using 3D printers.
Read MoreLatest People
In shipshape: Hampden Medical Center consultant enjoys time off with his son
George Yatsky, on-site safety consultant at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, enjoys boating with his son on the Susquehanna River – and helping ensure his access to premier health care.
Read MoreDr. Ian Gilchrist honored for career excellence in interventional cardiology
Penn State Health interventional cardiologist Dr. Ian Gilchrist has earned the title of master interventionalist, a lifetime achievement honor from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Read MorePenn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center appoints new chief nursing officer
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has named Maria Lariccia Brennan as its new chief nursing officer.
Read MorePawsitivity: Off-duty rescue earns top honor for Life Lion paramedic
A family who ventured into the Yellow Breeches Creek a year ago found themselves in trouble until Penn State Health Life Lion Emergency Medical Services paramedic Rex Carmichael showed up.
Read MorePenn State Health appoints new executive vice president, COO
Penn State Health has appointed Deborah Addo as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.
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