Category: Patient Care

A man in surgical scrubs performs a neurosurgical procedure. He is wearing a surgical smock, mask, cap and gloves and looking into a microscope that is covered with plastic. Next to him is a blue cloth wrapped around the surgical instrument.

Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit expand access to neurosurgical care

Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit have signed a physician services agreement that calls for Penn State Health neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers to provide clinical and surgical care to patients at Geisinger Holy Spirit.

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And the beat goes on…heart transplant patients, surgeons reunite

Heart transplant patients celebrate the gift of life that Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center gave them at the annual heart transplant reunion.

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A woman smiles at her cellphone while reclining on a couch. Behind her, out of focus, are a potted plant and a window.

Hershey Medical Center unveils new app for expectant mothers

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center released MyYoMingo on April 17, a free educational app that offers expectant moms help with topics ranging from prenatal care to child’s first birthday.

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Al Dolatoski and his wife Joyce hold hands and hold microphones as they sing Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” during the LVAD Celebration of Life. Al is sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a sweatshirt and hat. He has an LVAD hanging by a strap around his shoulder. Joyce is wearing a flowered dress and hat.

An artificial heart saved my life: LVAD patients and families share stories at reunion

Six patients who share a history of severe heart failure celebrated the state-of-the-art device that saved their lives at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s annual Left Ventricular Assist Devices reunion on April 26.

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Dr. Laura Murphy, pediatrician with Penn State 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

The Pediatric Complex Care Team at Penn State 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.

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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

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

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Medical Center recognized as Center for Comprehensive MS Care

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care.

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Dr. Zakiyah Kadry of Hershey Medical Center holds an oil painting created for her by a patient. She is wearing a white lab coat, top and gold necklace. The painting is in a wooden frame and shows flowers, Don Quixote, a coffee cup and a thank you note. Behind her are diplomas and plaques.

Penn State Liver Center gives State College woman second chance at life

A State College woman received a lifesaving liver transplant at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

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A person dressed as the Penn State Nittany Lion sits at an outdoor table with a little girl and a man in a jacket and a ball cap. They are reflected in the window of a shop advertising bagels.

Providers share coffee, conversation with local residents

In honor of National Doctors’ Day March 30, several Penn State Health providers visited three area coffee shops to share a cup with patients and neighbors.

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Natasha Himes kisses her newborn baby boy as she holds him on her chest. He has surgical tape on his face and his wearing a striped shirt. Natasha has long curly hair and is wearing a cotton top.

Penn State Health doctors help Ephrata baby born with rare condition breathe easier

Penn State Health surgeons and the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic helped a baby boy overcome a rare condition that causes breathing difficulties.

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