Category: Patient Care

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Online pricing tool now available on Penn State Health websites

Aug 8, 2019

As part of its continuing commitment to price transparency and helping consumers make informed health care choices, Penn State Health is now providing access to a secure, online pricing tool.

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Penn State Health earns American Heart Association, American Stroke Association honors

Jul 7, 2019

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute and Penn State Stroke Center recently earned national recognition for their commitment to delivering a higher standard of patient care.

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Penn State Health OnDemand improves college students’ access to doctors when they need them

Jul 7, 2019

Penn State Health OnDemand offers college students a convenient way to see a doctor for common illnesses and injuries without leaving their dorm room.

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

Jun 6, 2019

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.

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

Jun 6, 2019

By Carolyn Kimmel To Constance Murray, heart transplantation sounded like something out of science fiction movie – one she certainly didn’t care to star in. It was 1986, and Murray had struggled for more than a year with shortness of breath when she climbed stairs or walked even a short distance. Her symptoms were steadily […]

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Hershey Medical Center unveils new app for expectant mothers

May 5, 2019

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.

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

May 5, 2019

By Bonnie Adams Al Dolatoski felt short of breath and just didn’t feel well on Dec. 16, so his wife took him to an area hospital. There, he suffered a massive heart attack and underwent emergency heart bypass surgery. Joyce Dolatoski remembers the panic she felt when he repeatedly coded in the intensive care unit […]

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

May 5, 2019

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.

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 5, 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.

Medical Center recognized as Center for Comprehensive MS Care

Apr 4, 2019

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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