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Woodstream gifts $100,000 to Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Woodstream Corporation announced a $100,000 gift to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to fund life-saving equipment, family-centered programs and transformative research.
Read MorePenn State Health to again take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Penn State Health will provide an opportunity to drop off unwanted, unneeded or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 23, as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative.
Read MoreA niche audience: Older adult patients benefit from award-winning mobility initiative
The 6th Floor Acute Care Unit earned a coveted NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) award for a program that encourages mobility among older patients.
Read MorePenn State Health offers booster shots and third doses for eligible patients
Penn State Health is now offering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to fully vaccinated individuals who meet eligibility requirements.
Read MoreHow does drinking alcohol impact your cancer risk?
Alcohol is a well-known carcinogen that increases the risk of cancer and cancer recurrence.
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Penn State receives $25 million to enhance medical research, human health
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences has awarded Penn State more than $25 million to provide critical clinical and translational research infrastructure and continue building collaborative partnerships.
Read MoreProof in the produce: voucher program may help diabetes patients manage their health
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine have teamed up with staff from the Veggie Rx program to figure out if the program was improving health outcomes for patients.
Read MoreHow many people get ‘long COVID?’ More than half, researchers find.
More than half of the people diagnosed with COVID-19 worldwide will experience post-COVID symptoms up to six months after recovering, according to College of Medicine researchers.
Read MoreMushroom consumption may lower risk of depression
Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s mental health.
Read MoreStudy uses saliva to predict COVID-19 severity risk in children
Penn State College of Medicine researchers are involved in a study looking at the relationship between proteins called cytokines in saliva and COVID-19 infection to help predict infection severity.
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The Medical Minute: You got your mother’s blue eyes. Will you get her breast cancer, too?
Family traits can be a source of pride – and a source of worry. Fortunately, only 5% to 10% of all cancers can be linked to a genetic mutation passed on from your mom or dad. How can you gauge your genetic risk?
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: What parents need to know about a rise in RSV
After a year of COVID-19 precautions that saw virtually no cases of this common childhood illness, respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV – is back with a vengeance, and health care professionals are concerned.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Advanced practice providers play essential role in today’s health care environment
“Is anyone here an advanced practice provider?” Their name might not have the same ring to it as their doctor counterparts, but other members of a health care team are playing bigger roles in care. A guide to other people behind the stethoscopes in this week’s Medical Minute.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Unmasking strategies to help kids navigate mixed views on face coverings
Long a polarizing issue among adults, masks have become a source of contention among children and, unfortunately, a perfect set-up for bullying, with children taking many of their cues from things they hear their parents say at home.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Maintaining vaginal health as you age
With periods, pregnancies and pap smears in the rearview mirror, menopausal women may stop tending to health below their waist. A Penn State Health urogynecologist offers women advice as they age.
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Family and community medicine resident Zoccoli recognized for exceptional teaching
Dr. Christina Zoccoli, a family and community medicine resident at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was recognized in October 2021 as part of the Exceptional Moments in Teaching program of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.
Read MoreStudents on pathway to graduate medical school in three years celebrate at signing ceremony
Students participated in a signing ceremony on Sept. 29 for the Penn State College of Medicine MD Accelerated Pathways program. They will graduate in three instead of four years.
Read MoreBonavia recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dr. Anthony Bonavia is featured for October in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreAll 2021 Penn State College of Medicine Physician Assistant graduates pass certifying exam
All 176 graduates of Penn State College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program during the last six years have passed their national certifying exams on their first attempts. 2021’s class was no exception.
Read MorePenn State Health celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
Penn State Health is honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans by hosting cultural events during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
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Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center opens to patients, providing greater access to high quality health care
Starting today, more West Shore residents have easier access to high quality health care, with the opening of Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.
Read MoreHusband-and-wife research team bring patient-focused expertise to MR-guided radiotherapy program
Bryan and Melanie Traughber, a husband-and-wife research team, are drawing the attention of the national medical community for their innovative work with the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-guided linear accelerator.
Read MoreLeaving their mark: COVID-19 staff collaborate on glass mosaic
The third floor Acute Care staff at Hershey Medical Center, otherwise known as the COVID unit, came together over the art project much as they came together throughout the pandemic a fingerprint mosaic made from 200 glass tiles.
Read MorePediatric specialty services relocate to 35 Hope Drive Oct. 4
Four Penn State Health pediatric specialty practices will move to a new location at 35 Hope Drive on Hershey Medical Center’s East Health Campus, effective Monday, Oct. 4.
Read MoreVirtual behavioral health services now available to all through Penn State Health OnDemand app
Community members can now access behavioral health services on their computer, smartphone or tablet using the Penn State Health OnDemand app.
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Ask Us Anything About... Rising COVID-19 Cases
Penn State Health experts Dr. Catharine Paules and Dr. Patrick Gavigan answer viewer questions on COVID-19 during a discussion that includes information on the Delta variant, back to school safety and vaccination.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Bone and Joint Injuries in Children
Whether it’s playing around the neighborhood or playing their favorite sport, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to get injured – just by being kids. In this interview, we get your questions answered about bone and joint injuries in children by Dr. Joseph Petfield, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Addiction
Substance use disorder (SUD) is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequence. Many people with an SUD have an extreme focus on using certain substances, to the level where the person’s ability to function in daily life, jobs or family settings becomes impaired. In this interview, addiction medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Kawasaki provides some valuable insights.
Read MoreAsk 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.
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College of Medicine partners with Charter Homes and Neighborhoods to support veterans’ mental health
Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Health and Charter Homes and Neighborhoods have launched an initiative to better support veterans’ mental health and employment challenges in central Pennsylvania.
Read MoreHoney, sweet honey: Penn State Health beekeepers’ annual harvest is in full swing
It’s a sweet time of year for Dr. Andrew Freiberg and Scott Stanley as they extract honey from Penn State Health hives and donate proceeds from honey sales to the Hershey Community Garden at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Read MoreShow support of LGBTQ employees and patients on National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11
The Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion encourages employees to show support for sexual and gender minority patients and colleagues by wearing rainbow socks for National Coming Out Day on Monday, Oct. 11.
Read MorePenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center named one of 24 Tree Campus Healthcare facilities nationwide
For the second straight year, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hershey Medical Center as a Tree Campus Healthcare Institution.
Read MoreUnited Way Stuff the Bus campaign yields record results
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees stuffed not one, but two buses with school and health supplies, and St. Joseph Medical Center employees stuffed 51 backpacks.
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I am Penn State Health: Margarita Biascochea
Margarita Biascochea, a patient care secretary at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, enjoys using her translation skills to help Hispanic patients feel at home the minute they arrive.
Read MoreVyas named to leadership roles in Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
Dr. Yatin Vyas has been selected for key leadership roles in the Department of Pediatrics and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Sean Dolphin
“I love dealing with IT issues,” said no one ever – except Sean Dolphin. See how the senior support specialist at Penn State Health helps his colleagues overcome computer glitches.
Read MoreSaunders selected for AAMC dean fellowship program
Dr. Erika Saunders will participate in the Association of American Medical Colleges 2021-2022 Council of Deans Fellowship Program, which is intended to develop future leaders in academic medicine.
Read MorePenn State Health names Ettinger vice president, physician leader, of Heart and Vascular Services
Penn State Health has appointed Dr. Steven M. Ettinger to the newly created position of vice president and physician leader of Cardiovascular Services.
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