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Hershey Medical Center takes part in full scale emergency response exercise
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) held a full scale exercise in Hershey, PA to test emergency response plans in collaboration with local and state organizations.
Read MoreSTEM event at Children’s Hospital sparks creativity for pediatric patients
Children had a chance to build robotic cars and take part in other STEM activities at an event on Tuesday at Penn State Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreThe doctor will ‘see’ you now, virtually: Telehealth program saves patients miles, time and energy
Penn State Health ALS OnDemand is part of a growing telehealth program that offers virtual appointments to patients for whom travel is a challenge.
Read MoreRight place, right time: Weidler saves man’s life after heart attack
Glenn Weidler, a surgical technician, saved the life of a man while out to dinner with his family.
Read MorePenn State Health’s master site plan for East Hempfield hospital gets Township Supervisors’ approval
Penn State Health’s plans for a new hospital in Lancaster County took another step forward this week when East Hempfield Township Supervisors approved the master site plan on Sept. 4.
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2019 Resident/Fellow Research Day showcases trainee discoveries
The 10th annual Resident/Fellow Research Day held Aug. 28, 2019, was an opportunity for graduate medical education trainees from Penn State Health to share their research work.
Read MoreAesthetics of skin cancer therapy may vary by treatment type
While there are several effective options for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, some may result in better cosmetic appearance after treatment, according to researchers.
Read MorePeace amid chaos…how spirituality, religion may help families cope
A Penn College of Medicine/Penn State Harrisburg research study investigates how religion and spirituality can help parents cope with the challenges of having a child in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Read MoreTraining the next generation — undergrads gain valuable research experience
Undergraduate students from colleges across and beyond Pennsylvania presented posters related to their summer internships at Penn State College of Medicine on Aug. 1 at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Read MoreInstitute helps fund supplement on effect of opioid crisis on state governments
The societal costs of the opioid epidemic are explored in a special supplement featuring the work of Penn State researchers. Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute helped fund the production of this supplement in The American Journal of Managed Care.
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The Medical Minute: Four reasons to focus on family health and fitness
Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis
What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Faith factors into health care needs
From medical decisions and surgical recovery to coping with stress and end-of-life issues, a patient’s faith — or lack thereof — affects nearly every part of a medical journey.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Don't wait to follow up on eye doctor recommendations
Regular vision screenings are part of all well-child checks at Penn State Health – but sometimes, caring for a child’s eyes requires additional steps.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong at every age
For each stage of life, you should take different steps to protect your bones. A Penn State Sports Medicine doctor helps you bone up on bone health.
Read MoreLatest Education
The pursuit of new knowledge — graduate students begin their journey
Sixty-nine incoming graduate students at Penn State College of Medicine, representing the disciplines of biomedical sciences, anatomy, neuroscience, epidemiology and public health marked the start of their studies by participating in the annual Graduate Student Oath Ceremony on Aug. 23 at the University Conference Center.
Read MoreMD/PhD program welcomes first-year medical students
Penn State College of Medicine's MD/PhD Medical Scientist training program welcomed seven new first-year medical students during the 24th annual White Coat Ceremony held Aug. 2, 2019.
Read MoreLevenson honored for service to medical scientist education
Robert Levenson, PhD, co-director of Penn State College of Medicine's MD/PhD Medical Scientist Training Program, was honored at a recent AAMC professional development meeting for his service in the education of physician-scientists.
Read MorePenn State College of Medicine hosts 24th annual White Coat Ceremony
A rite of passage for medical students at Penn State College of Medicine — the 24th White Coat Ceremony — took place on Aug. 2.
Read MoreSaunders recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dr. Brian Saunders, a surgical oncologist and associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine, is featured for August in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Answers at last: New Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain brings endometriosis into focus
The Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain enhances care for women with endometriosis by providing a virtual home where women can access the latest research and treatment options, educational resources and specialty services for co-existing conditions.
Read MoreOnline pricing tool now available on Penn State Health websites
As part of its continuing commitment to price transparency and helping consumers make informed health care choices, Penn State Health is now providing access to a secure, online pricing tool.
Read MorePenn State Health earns American Heart Association, American Stroke Association honors
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute and Penn State Stroke Center recently earned national recognition for their commitment to delivering a higher standard of patient care.
Read MorePenn State Health OnDemand improves college students’ access to doctors when they need them
Penn State Health OnDemand offers college students a convenient way to see a doctor for common illnesses and injuries without leaving their dorm room.
Read MorePenn 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 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 MoreAsk Us Anything About… Volunteering at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers a variety of volunteer positions that match a range of interests, skills and backgrounds. We learn more from Tracy Johnsen, manager of Volunteer Services at the Medical Center.
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Penn State Health, College of Medicine employees show they care
Fifty-three volunteers from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine participated in the United Way’s 27th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 6 in the Harrisburg area.
Read MorePenn State Health teams up with Vision to Learn mobile eye clinic
Penn State Health teamed up with the Vision to Learn mobile eye clinic to bring free vision testing and glasses to students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School.
Read MorePenn State Health celebrates National Night Out
Penn State Health joined 11 communities across the region Tuesday for National Night Out, the annual neighborhood-building campaign that promotes police-resident partnerships and camaraderie.
Read MoreTeam pits ride against ride in United Way of Capital Region Trike Race
The Penn State Health trike team took on 17 other teams in the United Way of the Capital Region’s 23rd Annual Trike Race on July 19 in Harrisburg.
Read MoreChildren's Hospital donates 60 bike helmets to Lebanon school students
Dozens of children in the Lebanon School District will benefit from a donation of 60 bike helmets from Penn State Children’s Hospital. The helmets were given to children in need at each of the district’s five elementary schools.
Read MoreLatest People
College of Medicine names new neural and behavioral sciences chair
Patricia “Sue” Grigson has been named chair of the Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Dr. Keith Cheng
Dr. Keith Cheng, Penn State College of Medicine pathology professor and director of experimental pathology, shares his passion for making a difference through his research.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Mary Codi
For Mary Codi, a medical social worker at Penn State Health St. Joseph, working out snags in patient discharge plans is all in a day’s work.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Dr. Karen Krok
Dr. Karen Krok, a gastroenterologist and associate professor at Penn State College of Medicine, wins high praise from medical students for her enthusiasm and sense of humor.
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