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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center sets up process to receive donations in support of staff during COVID-19 outbreak
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has established new guidelines to enable the community to donate prepared food and gift cards in support of Penn State Health providers and staff.
Read MorePenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center confirms first COVID-19 death
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center confirmed its first inpatient fatality associated with the COVID-19 occurred on Friday, March 27.
Read MorePenn State Health accepts drop-off donations of key supplies during COVID-19 outbreak
Penn State Health is accepting drop-off donations of key supplies from the community at large.
Read MorePenn State Health fast-tracks innovative answers to supply demand
The Center for Medical Innovation and Surgical Innovation Group at Penn State College of Medicine are working together to meet Penn State Health’s critical supply chain needs by creating a face shield prototype.
Read MoreProject ECHO spurs COVID-19 collaboration between health care providers across U.S.
Penn State Project ECHO’s (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) first session in six weeks of programming surrounding the novel 2019 coronavirus provides a snapshot into what providers are up against.
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Penn State, College of Medicine reducing on-campus research activities in labs
Penn State has announced steps to reduce research activity in laboratories across all Penn State campuses.
Read MoreNew report offers statewide recommendations for protecting children from trafficking, sexual abuse
A study conducted by Penn State faculty, including a Penn State College of Medicine assistant professor of public health sciences, provided new recommendations on how to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Read MoreResearch suggests adults – not just teens – like electronic cigarette flavors
A new study by researchers at Penn State finds that adults enjoy sweet e-cigarette flavors just as much as teens.
Read MoreLower-protein diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease
A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease. Penn State researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids were associated with a decreased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreCheng receives NIH funding for next phase of 3D imaging project
A Penn State-led research project to develop a new, diagnostic, three-dimensional imaging technique will continue thanks to a four-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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The Medical Minute: Tips, resources for talking with children about COVID-19
There are many ways to help ease children’s anxieties and educate them about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Seven surprising facts about osteoarthritis
No cure for osteoarthritis exists, but many treatments can help people manage the pain and stiffness that often occur.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: New treatments for migraines show promise
Many people think migraines are just bad headaches – but they’re so much more. While no cure for migraines exists, hope abounds thanks to major advances in research.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: When chronic pain leads to depression in children
When chronic pain keeps children from being active and social, it’s no surprise that anxiety and depression can become unwelcome playmates. The good news: there is help, and it starts with recognizing that a problem exists.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: How much should I worry about that ‘extra’ heartbeat?
For people who feel premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), they can seem frightening. But the good news is they’re very common – and they’re not always dangerous.
Read MoreLatest Education
Penn State College of Medicine Class of 2020 celebrates Match Day
This year, the tradition known as Match Day played out differently at Penn State College of Medicine due to concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read MoreMD/PhD Class of 2020 students find out their residency matches
Three Penn State College of Medicine MD/PhD Medical Scientist Training Program students graduating this year received their residency destinations as part of Match Day 2020.
Read MoreDodge recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Dr. Daleela Dodge, associate professor of surgery and humanities, is featured for March in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreDiversity Council reports progress on building more inclusive environment
In January, Diversity Council members met with Penn State Health CEO Steve Massini to update him on their various initiatives.
Read MoreGetting comfortable: College of Medicine initiatives prepare learners to care for patients from diverse backgrounds
The Office for Culturally Responsive Health Care Education works to ensure that medical students, physician assistant students and graduate students have the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide culturally excellent health care and research for diverse populations.
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Penn State Health St. Joseph opens Drive-Through COVID-19 testing location
In response to the growing need for easy-to-access COVID-19 testing, Penn State Health St. Joseph has opened a drive-through testing site on its Bern Township Campus.
Read MorePenn State Health OnDemand offers virtual COVID-19 screenings
Penn State Health is now offering free virtual screenings for COVID-19 through its telehealth service, Penn State Health OnDemand.
Read MorePenn State Health Medical Group building new primary care practice in Dauphin County
Residents in Dauphin County will soon have greater access to Penn State Health services and providers when a new primary care location opens near the intersection of Linglestown and Crums Mill Roads in Lower Paxton Township.
Read MorePenn State Health St. Joseph Spring Ridge offers expanded services
After a year of change that included six phases of construction, a fully renovated and expanded Penn State Health St. Joseph outpatient satellite location is open for patients in Wyomissing, Pa.
Read MoreBreathing easier: Pulmonary rehab program increases quality of daily life
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is helping people with chronic lung disorders breathe easier and regain their quality of life.
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Ask Us Anything About... COVID-19
Measures are being enacted across Pennsylvania to curb the community spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Get the latest information about how you can protect yourself and your family.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer is more likely to be cured in its early stages. The trick is catching it early – because once symptoms develop, a cure may no longer be possible. Studies show lung cancer screening reduces the risk of dying of lung cancer.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. More than 1 million men and women annually have chosen this popular facial rejuvenation treatment.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Adult Congenital Heart Disease
When we think of congenital heart disease, we may think of someone who’s diagnosed and treated as a child. But sometimes, that heart condition may not be caught until the adult years. And even if it is caught early on, congenital heart disease is, in many ways, a lifelong condition. We learn more from Dr. Anisa Chaudhry, a cardiologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Endometriosis
One in ten women suffer from endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (called the endometrium) is found outside the uterus, where it induces a chronic inflammatory reaction that may result in scar tissue. We learn more from Dr. Timothy Deimling.
Read MoreLatest Community
Girl Scout cookies delivered to front line
Jill Rebuck, director of clinical pharmacy services at Hershey Medical Center, collected $1,020 in donations in just over 24 hours and delivered more than 250 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to employees at Penn State Health.
Read MoreBeefing up Penn State Health at Farm Show
Penn State Health will have a bigger presence than in previous years at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show Jan. 4 to 11. Included with the annual flu shots is information from providers and more.
Read MorePenn State PRO Wellness goes Full STEM Ahead with vaccine study in Lancaster School District
Penn State PRO Wellness welcomed nearly 100 people to the Full STEM Ahead event for families of middle school students in the School District of Lancaster.
Read MoreHershey Medical Center personnel provide free health screenings for Lebanon students
Nurses, physicians and medical students from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center visited Northwest Elementary School in Lebanon to provide health screenings for students.
Read MorePenn 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.
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Switchboard operators provide crucial support during COVID-19 era
Penn State Health switchboard operators are among the many employees that are demonstrating exceptional dedication and teamwork during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Kassie Heeman
As baby’s first photographer, Kassie Heeman, a sonographer at Hershey Medical Center, knows her job is an important one. Parents are anxiously awaiting their first peek, and the doctors need her images to gauge how well the tiny subjects are growing.
Read MoreServant to the underserved: Helm traces volunteerism to personal experience
Dr. Leesha Helm, a family physician at Penn State Health Medical Group – Nyes Road, volunteers her time at Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope in Harrisburg, providing free primary care services and prescriptions to underserved and uninsured people.
Read MoreI am Penn State Health: Ally Lewis
Many people dread talking with a grieving friend – let alone a stranger – for fear of saying the wrong thing, but Ally Lewis says supporting the families of patients who have died makes hers a “dream job.”
Read MoreHow far a donation can go – a Four Diamonds child’s journey to medical school
Colin Hayes has known since arriving at Penn State College of Medicine that he wanted to be a pediatric oncologist. He was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2011 and, after his first THON, decided he wanted to give back.
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