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Dr. Laura Murphy, pediatrician with Penn State Health Children's Hospital’s Pediatric Complex Care Program, smiles and bends down to greet her patient, Brinda Rizal, who is in a wheelchair. Brinda, who has braids and is wearing a sweatshirt and pants, is strapped into the wheelchair and looks up at Murphy, who is wearing a polka dotted shirt and pants and wears a stethoscope around her neck. Brinda’s mother, Basudha Rizal, wearing glasses and a printed top and pants, is sitting in a chair against the wall. She smiles at her daughter. A soap dispenser, pamphlet rack and folders are hanging on the wall of the exam room.

In your corner: Pediatric Complex Care team advocates for children with multiple medical needs

May 9, 2019

The Pediatric Complex Care Team at Penn State Health Children's Hospital takes on the complicated cases that other doctors shy away from – children who have severely compromised organ systems, are technologically dependent on breathing or feeding tubes, see multiple specialists and require a high degree of coordinated care.

A woman in scrubs and rubber gloves holds a man’s arm which is blocked from view by his torso. The man squeezes a small rubber ball. Behind them, a woman has a similar interaction with another patient.

Penn State Health to close Blood Donor Center

May 9, 2019

Penn State Health will convert its Blood Donor Center at 35 Hope Drive into a clinical practice on Friday, June 28 because of a decrease in donors.

Someone in a costume dressed as the Penn State Nittany Lion gives a thumbs up sign. Behind him people on bicycles gather in a parking lot. A man dressed as the Hershey Bear’s mascot, Cocoa, stands among them.

Medical Center volunteers cheer on Bike to School Day participants

May 9, 2019

The Nittany Lion cheers on local kids and their families on National Bike to School Day.

A statue of the Nittany Lion looks toward some flowering bushes. In the foreground, flowers are blooming.

In Brief – May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019

In Brief features announcements, staff news and upcoming events from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.

Dr. Laura Murphy, pediatrician with Penn State Health Children's Hospital’s Pediatric Complex Care Program, smiles and bends down to greet her patient, Brinda Rizal, who is in a wheelchair. Brinda, who has braids and is wearing a sweatshirt and pants, is strapped into the wheelchair and looks up at Murphy, who is wearing a polka dotted shirt and pants and wears a stethoscope around her neck. Brinda’s mother, Basudha Rizal, wearing glasses and a printed top and pants, is sitting in a chair against the wall. She smiles at her daughter. A soap dispenser, pamphlet rack and folders are hanging on the wall of the exam room.

In your corner: Pediatric Complex Care team advocates for children with multiple medical needs

May 8, 2019

By Carolyn Kimmel Ask Dina Gonzalez about her son Alejandro’s diagnosis, and she has no specific answer. The list of health challenges the 10-year-old boy faces, however, numbers at least […]

Bernadine and Charles Mineweaser stand in a hospital room with their arms around each other and smile. In front of them is a table with a cake, tea lights and a pitcher of sparkling grape juice. Next to Charles is a hospital bed, and equipment is behind them. Bernadine is wearing a dress, and Charles is wearing a polo shirt and plaid pajama pants.

Couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary at Hershey Medical Center

May 6, 2019

Hershey Medical Center’s Patient and Family-Centered Care team helped Charles and Bernadine Mineweaser celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a special meal.

Marissa Aulenbach plans a guitar while glancing over her shoulder line of children making their way behind her down a brick path. Trees and green grass fill the frame behind them.

Jeopardy, helicopters and music. Not a bad day to work with mom or dad.

May 6, 2019

Ninety-two children came to visit Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for Take Our Daughter and Sons to Work Day on April 25.

A statue of the Nittany Lion looks toward some flowering bushes. In the foreground, flowers are blooming.

In Brief – May 6, 2019

May 6, 2019

In Brief features announcements, staff news and upcoming events from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.

A photo shows a variety of different-colored balloons that completely fill the frame.

Milestone work anniversaries: April 29 – May 6

May 6, 2019

Penn State Health employees are celebrating milestone work anniversaries between April 29 and May 6.

Three women, two in scrubs, smile and hold prizes – tickets, a blender and a large Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar.

Celebrate National Nurses Week May 6-12

May 2, 2019

National Nurses Week is May 6 to 12. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has planned an array of events for all employees throughout the week.

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