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A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

Jul 28, 2026

Penn State Health unveiled new Golisano Children’s Hospital signage on July 24, marking the next chapter in celebrating philanthropist Tom Golisano’s transformational $50 million gift, one of the largest in the health system’s history.

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What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Jul 22, 2026

Thousands of people nationwide have become ill in an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. A Penn State Health infectious diseases physician shares tips on how to prevent food poisoning and recognize symptoms.

A group of about 15 people wearing professional attire stand in the hallway of a newly refurbished hospital unit. A man in the foreground has his arm extended outward as he speaks to the group.

Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

Jul 13, 2026

Penn State Health is relocating inpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children to Holy Spirit Medical Center, expanding access to behavioral health care with 53 new inpatient beds and further integrating services under the Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health identity.

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Beat Childhood Cancer at Penn State College of Medicine launches WeTrials AI patient engagement platform

Jul 7, 2026

Beat Childhood Cancer has announced the implementation of the WeTrials AI-powered patient engagement platform to help families discover, understand and engage with pediatric cancer clinical research opportunities across the consortium’s study portfolio.

Two surgeons in blue sterile gowns and masks work in a high-tech operating room, standing beside a medical device containing a donor heart preserved in a transparent transport box while monitoring surgical equipment and screens.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts

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.

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Penn State Health raises $51,742 during second annual ‘Let’s Get Ahead’ campaign

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.

Penn State Health Announces leadership transition for Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors

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, […]

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse adjusts equipment and cares for an infant inside an incubator. Medical monitors, IV pumps, and respiratory equipment surround the bedside, while a vital signs monitor displays the baby's heart rate and other readings.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026” list

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 […]

Children and event hosts celebrate during a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising reveal, tossing blue and yellow balloons into the air in front of a large display showing the total raised. The room is filled with smiling children, balloons, and pom-poms as participants cheer during the announcement.

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $321,497

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 […]

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Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

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.

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