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Penn State Health names CFO for Hershey Medical Center, Medical Group
Eric Strucko has accepted the position of senior vice president and chief financial officer of Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Medical Group, effective July 1. He joins the finance team led by Paula Tinch, chief financial officer for Penn State Health. In his new role, Strucko will be responsible for business […]
Read MoreKevin Black named interim dean for the College of Medicine
Dr. Kevin Black, vice dean of the College of Medicine’s University Park Regional Medical Campus and the C. McCollister Evarts Chair and Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, has been named the interim dean of the College of Medicine, effective July 1.
Read MorePenn State Health, Highmark expand collaboration with private practice physicians
Penn State Health and Highmark today announced that 23 primary care physician practices across five Pennsylvania counties have joined Penn State Health Care Partners, a clinically-integrated network designed to share best practices and develop standards of care across the network.
Read MoreChildren's Miracle Network raises $4.4 million for Penn State Children's Hospital
Children’s Miracle Network raised $4,445,580.79 for Penn State Children’s Hospital in 2018-2019. The total was announced during the 35th annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, which aired Monday, June 3 on WGAL-TV 8 from Penn State Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreLatest Research
Community-Engaged Research Day fosters collaborative partnerships
Community leaders and scientists shared breakfast and sought solutions to problems like opioids, obesity and depression June 6 at the Community-Engaged Research Day.
Read MoreSmoking may impair body's blood pressure autocorrect system
Smokers may be at a higher risk for developing hypertension, and an overactive response to normal drops in blood pressure may help explain why, according to researchers.
Read MoreIncrease in resolution, scale takes CT scanning and diagnosis to the next level
To diagnose and treat diseases like cancer, scientists and doctors must understand how cells respond to different medical conditions and treatments. Researchers have developed a new way to study disease at the cellular level.
Read MoreDermatology residents optimize exam that identifies skin cancers
Dr. Jeffrey Miller, Department of Dermatology chair, and dermatology residents at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center used engineering principles to improve the accuracy and efficiency of a total body skim exam.
Read MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Surviving summer’s biting bugs
Mosquito, bee and spider bites can bring summer fun to a standstill. While many are simply as annoying as a pesky fly, others can cause more serious conditions. “There are a lot of urban legends out there,” said Dr. Christopher Heron, an assistant professor of family and community medicine at University Park Curriculum at Penn […]
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Erectile dysfunction both common and treatable
By age 50, nearly half of men experience some degree of erectile dysfunction. The good news: Several treatment options are available.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Healthy babies start with healthy moms
Athletes invest hours practicing before a big game. Runners train for months leading up to a marathon. A mother-to-be should likewise prepare herself for the mental and physical rigor of pregnancy, labor and caring for a newborn.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: The pitfalls of too much screen time
Too much screen time can cause health problems for an adult. Mix it with the turmoil of teen years — or the plasticity of a preschooler’s brain — and it can lead to conditions ranging from obesity to mental health disorders.
Read MoreLatest Education
College of Medicine's physician assistant students win 29th annual National Challenge Bowl
On May 20, 2019, Penn State College of Medicine won the 29th annual National Medical Challenge Bowl in Denver, Colo., held during the American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Conference.
Read MoreGlobal Health Exchange Program teaches students diverse approaches to improving worldwide health
Penn State Public Health Sciences has expanded this year’s Global Health Exchange Program from two weeks to three and doubled the number of students involved to 20.
Read MoreGordin recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dr. Vitaly Gordin, chief of the Chronic Pain Management Center at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, is featured for June in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreNew coats, new beginnings for incoming PA Program students
Penn State College of Medicine presented the incoming class of physician assistant students during a ceremony at the Hershey Lodge on May 24.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit expand access to neurosurgical care
Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit have signed a physician services agreement that calls for Penn State Health neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers to provide clinical and surgical care to patients at Geisinger Holy Spirit.
Read MoreAnd the beat goes on…heart transplant patients, surgeons reunite
Heart transplant patients celebrate the gift of life that Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center gave them at the annual heart transplant reunion.
Read MoreHershey Medical Center unveils new app for expectant mothers
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center released MyYoMingo on April 17, a free educational app that offers expectant moms help with topics ranging from prenatal care to child’s first birthday.
Read MoreAn artificial heart saved my life: LVAD patients and families share stories at reunion
Six patients who share a history of severe heart failure celebrated the state-of-the-art device that saved their lives at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s annual Left Ventricular Assist Devices reunion on April 26.
Read MoreLatest Ask Us Anything About
Ask Us Anything About… Stroke and Mini-strokes
We learn about mini-strokes as well as the increasing prevalence of strokes among young people from Penn State Stroke Center program coordinators Alicia Richardson and Cesar Velasco.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Women and Stress
In this special edition of Ask Us Anything About..., Lanae Ampersand, program manager for Behavioral Health at Penn State Health, addresses questions regarding stress, live from the Business Women’s Forum at Messiah College.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Sepsis
Sepsis happens when your immune system struggles to fight off infections. In the worst cases, sepsis leads to a life-threatening drop in blood pressure, often referred to as “septic shock,” and even failure of several organs. Bacterial infections are most often to blame. But sepsis can also result from other infections as minor as a scraped knee.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Advance Directives
Learn from Dr. Lauren Van Scoy about how advance directives can be used to appoint someone to make decisions for you if you can't do so yourself.
Read MoreLatest Community
Children’s Hospital and American Heart Association honor school contest winners
The American Heart Association and Penn State Children’s Hospital honored 12 students from Dauphin, Lancaster and York county schools for their winning essays and artwork that presented their visions of a healthier community and heart heroes.
Read MoreMedical Center volunteers cheer on Bike to School Day participants
The Nittany Lion cheers on local kids and their families on National Bike to School Day.
Read MorePenn State PRO Wellness hosts event for Lebanon County elementary schools
Penn State PRO Wellness hosted the Building Healthy Lebanon Schools Family Fun Fest to encourage children and their families to be physically active and celebrate being wellness champions.
Read MoreLime Spring Outpatient Center hosts community celebration April 27
Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center invites the community to an event celebrating the facility’s opening and welcoming neighbors from the area.
Read MoreLatest People
Spinal trauma patient views injury as just another steep hill to climb
Cody Wills, who became paralyzed in an accident eight years ago, participates in two Penn State Health-sponsored events for adaptive athletes on May 18.
Read More‘Amazing experience.’ Penn State Health physician leads medical team at 2019 Special Olympics World Games
Dr. Peter Seidenberg, a Penn State family and sports medicine physician in State College, had the opportunity to oversee life-changing medical interventions as chief medical officer for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Read More95-year-old volunteer spreads cheer at Hershey Medical Center gift shop
Arlene Faul of Hershey began volunteering at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center the year it opened its doors.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Adrienne Bruner
Adrienne Bruner of Human Resources tells how she works to build future leaders at Penn State Health.
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