Jul 28, 2017
Everyone feels nervous sometimes – but when anxiety begins to interfere with everyday activities, it's time to get help.
Jul 21, 2017
Safe infant sleep habits are as easy as “ABC” – they should sleep Alone, on their Back and in a Crib. Learn more about safe sleep and preventing SIDS from Amy Bollinger, manager of the Pediatric Trauma and Injury Prevention Program at Penn State Children's Hospital.
Jul 18, 2017
Dr. Deepa Sekhar, assistant professor of pediatrics at Penn State Children's Hospital, offers advice on how to prevent hearing loss in children.
Jul 13, 2017
Dr. Ann Rogers, director of the Penn State Surgical Weight Loss program, talks about bariatric surgery.
Jun 6, 2017
Dr. Amy Burns, pediatric urologist, and Karen Thompson, CRNP, pediatric urology, answer your questions about bed-wetting.
May 10, 2017
You've probably heard of the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey — located across the street from Penn State Children's Hospital. We get answers to your questions about Ronald McDonald House from Karla Mitchell, Ronald McDonald House Charities Executive Director, and Amy Leonard, Ronald McDonald House Charities Development Manager.
May 5, 2017
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. But did you know that approximately 80 percent of strokes are preventable? Join us for a conversation about stroke symptoms, risk factors and treatments with Dr. Ray Reichwein, neurologist, and Dr. Kevin Cockroft, neurosurgeon, co-directors of the Penn State Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Apr 24, 2017
Do you know what a clinical trial is? Do you know how a trial works, how patients are protected and the benefits of having a research-focused Medical Center and College of Medicine as an option for your family's health care? Learn more from Dr. Neal Thomas, associate dean for clinical research, and Terry Novchich, RN, BSN, director, Penn State College of Medicine Clinical Trials Office.
Apr 20, 2017
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. 394 pinwheels are planted in front of Penn State Children's Hospital—representing the 394 children that were cared for by Penn State Center for the Protection of Children in 2016 — that's more than one a day for the entire year. Have you ever been in a situation in which you suspected child abuse and you didn't know what to do?
Apr 12, 2017
It is estimated that about 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease, and about 60,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Common symptoms can include tremors or slowed movement. Learn about a new drug option and other available treatments.
