Jun 22, 2026
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body, marking a step forward in expanding donor availability and improving patient outcomes. The system, known as the TransMedics Organ Care System -- or “Heart‑in‑a‑Box” -- allows surgeons to maintain and assess the heart during transport, potentially increasing the number of viable transplants.
Jun 17, 2026
Penn State Health raised $51,742 through its second annual “Let’s Get Ahead” campaign during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April.
Jun 12, 2026
Penn State Health today announced a planned leadership transition for the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors, with Kathy Pape appointed chair and Rob Bowman named vice chair, […]
Jun 8, 2026
Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious ranking evaluates the top 50 children’s hospitals […]
Jun 5, 2026
The 42nd annual Children’s Miracle Network Hershey (CMN) Telethon raised $321,497 to benefit equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. The event aired June 1 through […]
Jun 3, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots respond to everyday health-related questions from general users with nearly 76% accuracy, which raises concerns about their trustworthiness in real-world client-facing applications, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.
Jun 2, 2026
Twenty-nine students in Penn State College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program took an important first step toward their future profession during the Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony.
May 29, 2026
The 42nd annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon benefiting Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital will air Monday, June 1, through Thursday, June 4 on WGAL8. Telethon segments throughout the week will highlight the stories of children who have received life-saving care at the children’s hospital.
May 27, 2026
Penn State Health reported strong third-quarter FY26 results, highlighted by double-digit total revenue growth, improved operating margin and increased patient volumes, reflecting sustained demand for care and ongoing efforts to expand access across the region.
May 26, 2026
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have discovered that a DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments.
