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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Teamsters Local 776 finalize new three-year collective bargaining agreement

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is proud to announce the ratification of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The […]

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41st Children's Miracle Network Telethon raises $343,954

The 41st annual Children’s Miracle Network Hershey (CMN) Telethon raised $343,954 to benefit equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The event aired June 2 through 5 […]

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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Cardiac Surgery program earns three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

The Cardiac Surgery program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care […]

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Penn State football team brings smiles and surprises during Children’s Hospital visit

Cheers, laughter and heartfelt moments filled the halls of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital on May 28 as the Penn State football team paid a special visit to young patients […]

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Penn State Health posts strong third quarter and year-to-date financial results

Penn State Health continued its positive financial momentum into the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting strong results through March that reflect solid performance across a range of key financial indicators.

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Latest Research

Can hormone therapy improve heart health in menopausal women?

A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative found that oral hormone therapy may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol, over the long-term in women in menopause.

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Q&A: How can drug repurposing lower drug costs and improve care?

One way to potentially lower the cost of prescription drugs? Find new uses for existing medication, which is the idea behind drug repurposing.

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Q&A: Effective interventions and policies to reduce tobacco-caused harm

Jonathan Foulds, professor of public health sciences and of psychiatry and behavioral health at the Penn State College of Medicine, has studied tobacco use for 35 years.

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Early-life responsive parenting intervention yields lasting but diminishing benefits on child weight

Early life-responsive parenting can lead to healthier weight outcomes for children in their earliest years, with effects lasting but diminishing into middle childhood, according to a new study.

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Q&A: Turning THON fundraising into lifesaving medical treatments

Chandrika Behura, associate professor of pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine, is one of the physician-scientists whose research on pediatric cancer is supported by Four Diamonds.

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Latest Medical Minutes

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The Medical Minute: The ABCs of diabetes

More than 38 million Americans are part of a club they never wanted to join – the 11.6% of the population living with diabetes. But the lead diabetes program coordinator at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center says there’s good news: it’s not too late to take action.

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The Medical Minute: Leaky bladder? Why it happens (and what you can do about it)

As she neared her 70s, her fourth decade as a dog trainer, Polly Hornberger of Birdsboro, Berks County, faced a new challenge when preparing for dog shows. “I was doing […]

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The Medical Minute: Stroke: The women’s condition no one talks about

Strokes and heart attacks are often believed to be more common in men, but women make up half of all stroke cases. A neurologist from Penn State Health explains the specific health factors that may increase stroke risk in women.

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The Medical Minute: What does it mean to have dense breasts?

Dense breasts contain more tissue than fat and can make breast cancer harder to detect. A Penn State Health breast imaging radiologist explains what other screening options may improve early detection.

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The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong during menopause and beyond

When menopause hits, your risk of bone fractures goes up. Penn State Health experts tell how to protect your skeleton (and deal with other menopause symptoms, too).

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Latest Education

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Pinto and Gilles recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Casey Pinto, PhD, faculty member, and Ambroise Gilles, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program in June.

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Tomasko and Fofana recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Jonathan Tomasko, MD, faculty member, and Kadiyatu Fofana, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

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TEDxPSU: The future of healthcare is mobile

Dr. Michael McShane draws inspiration from his grandfather for his TEDxPSU talk.

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College of Medicine's Global Health Exchange Program earns prestigious award for transformative impact

The Penn State Global Health Exchange Program has been honored with the 2025 Advancing a Global Penn State: Outstanding Program Award.

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College of Medicine graduate honored with Alumni Achievement Award from Penn State

Victoria Heasley, a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine, has been awarded Penn State's prestigious Alumni Achievement Award.

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Latest Patient Care

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Penn State Health hospitals recognized in latest Leapfrog report on patient safety

Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.

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Penn State Health performs region’s first minimally invasive repair for complex aortic aneurysms

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer TAMBE, a minimally-invasive alternative to open-chest and abdominal surgery for complex aortic aneurysms.

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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center earns national accreditation for excellence in surgical oncology care

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a Surgical Quality Partner through participation in the organization’s Commission on Cancer.

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Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality, safety

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has been named a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, just one of three hospitals in Pennsylvania to earn that designation and the […]

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St. Joseph Medical Center recognized for exceptional maternity care

Ratings from U.S. News & World Report single out hospitals offering high-quality labor and delivery services Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing […]

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Latest Ask Us Anything About

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Ask Us Anything About… Enlarged Prostates

There are more treatment options than ever for enlarged prostate, according to Dr. Jaime Herrera Caceres, a urologist at Penn State Health's Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.

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Ask Us Anything About… Stomach Pain

We all have stomach pains from time to time. But how can we pinpoint the cause and determine when it may be serious and warrant medical attention?

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Ask Us Anything About… Cholesterol Screening

Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons, an interventional cardiologist at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, covers what you need to know about cholesterol and the importance of knowing your numbers.

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Ask Us Anything About… RSV in Children

We’ve been hearing a lot about RSV -- or respiratory syncytial virus -- lately. While cases are reported every year, an early influx of cases -- and of hospitalizations, including among children -- is adding to concern this year. We find out what parents need to know from Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Dr. Duane Williams, a pediatric critical care physician -- both of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

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Ask Us Anything About... Knee Problems

Approximately a quarter of all adults suffer from knee pain. We learn more about the causes of and treatments for a range of knee ailments from two Penn State Health orthopedic surgeons: Dr. Charles Davis and Dr. Aman Dhawan.

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Latest Community

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Spring Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 600 pounds of medications

Penn State Health collected more than 600 pounds of unwanted medications and filled 18+ large sharps containers for safe disposal during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26.

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Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 26

Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, April 26, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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Trust, teamwork and a calling to save lives inspires Life Lion paramedic

As a teenager, Alex Blackwood developed a passion for emergency medical care and once considered a career as a trauma surgeon. “But when I was going to Penn State Berks, […]

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From Campus to Care: Penn State Alumni Shine at Penn State Health

Every day Penn State alumni bring the energy and passion for helping others from their college days to their roles at Penn State Health. We’re proud to highlight three medical […]

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College of Medicine think tank tackles rural health disparities

An interdisciplinary group of Penn State College of Medicine faculty came together and shared different ideas to reduce health disparities in rural communities.

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Latest People

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Mahase and Mansouri receive Top Physicians Under 40 award

Two Penn State Health physicians are recognized on the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 2025 Top Physicians Under 40 list. Dr. Sean Mahase, a radiation oncologist, and Dr. Alireza Mansouri, a neurosurgeon […]

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MacDonald named vice president, chief medical officer for Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

Penn State Health has named Dr. Joseph MacDonald as vice president and chief medical officer at Lancaster Medical Center. MacDonald assumed the new role on April 7.

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Dr. Robert B. Greer, III, first chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, passes away

Dr. Robert B. Greer, III, former chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine and one of the last remaining foundational leaders of the medical institution, died on March 27 at home.

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Thomas and Samson named to lead perioperative services for Penn State Health

Penn State Health has appointed Betsy Thomas and Dr. Thomas Samson, two medical professionals with four decades of combined experience in health care, to lead its perioperative service unit.

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Fostering Lions program strengthened by gift from dedicated alumni couple

A new $50,000 gift and a $100,000 estate commitment from proud Penn State alumni and longtime donors and volunteers Alan Bedrick, MD (Sci ’74, Med ’78) and Sally (Pollock) Bedrick (Edu ’75) were inspired by a simple question.

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