Category: Patient Care

A male physician wearing a coat, stethoscope, facemask and rubber gloves holds a bandage against the arm of a female patient, who holds up her shirt sleeve.

Penn State Health begins to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to patients

Jan 20, 2021

Penn State Health today began providing initial COVID-19 vaccinations to members of its patient population, one day after the state expanded eligibility under its phase 1A vaccination plan.

Two health care workers in personal protective equipment slide a tube down a boy’s throat, as the boy lies in a hospital bed.

Children are not immune: Penn State Health pediatrics work overtime to mitigate COVID’s effects

Jan 11, 2021

The Penn State Health doctors, therapists and nurses tasked with handling COVID-19 and its effects on children work hard to lift spirits – both patients’ and families – all while grappling with their own emotional wear.

A female nursing assistant wearing full personal protective equipment stands at a patient’s bedside, adjusting an IV line. The patient is sitting up in her bed, wearing a hospital gown. Other hospital equipment is throughout the room.

All three Penn State Health hospitals earn ‘A’ grades for patient safety

Jan 4, 2021

The Leapfrog Group has recognized all three Penn State Health hospitals with ‘A’ grades on its semi-annual safety ranking report card.

Penn State Health welcomes New Year’s babies

Jan 1, 2021

As we flip our calendars to a new year, here’s a look at the first babies to be born at Hershey Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center in 2021.

A surgeon and other staff lean over an operating table.

Penn State Health clarifies status of surgeries at its hospitals

Dec 11, 2020

Penn State Health is reiterating that surgeries – from high-priority to elective procedures – are being actively scheduled at all of its hospitals. Surgeries are not being canceled and patients are not being turned away.

A map shows the location of the former Spirit Urgent Care in Camp Hill and the Medical Arts Building.

Former Spirit Urgent Care in Camp Hill redirects patients with non-respiratory issues to primary care office Dec. 14

Dec 11, 2020

To manage an influx of people with COVID-19, the former Spirit Urgent Care in Camp Hill will redirect patients with non-respiratory issues starting Monday, Dec. 14, to the nearby primary care office in the Medical Arts Building.

A woman holds a notepad, upon which is a view of Santa Claus’s face. Next to her is another woman in personal protective equipment.

‘Of course, they’re good!’ Santa pays a visit to Penn State Children’s Hospital

Dec 9, 2020

Ho, ho, ho! Santa made his annual North Pole-Hershey connection on Friday when he visited virtually with children at Penn State Children’s Hospital during the annual Santa Connect, made possible by the Child Life team and Penn State Health’s Information Services team.

Woman in grey Penn State Health jacket wearing safety glasses, facemask and gloves, writes on a clipboard as a man in a yellow shirt wearing a face mask walks on an exercise machine during an in-person cardiac rehabilitation visit.

Penn State Health offers first hybrid cardiac rehab program in central PA

Dec 2, 2020

Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation combines in-person visits with virtual visits, allowing participants to complete a full 36-session cardiac rehab program while reducing travel time and enhancing their safety.

Terianny Vicente holds son Calvin, who is wearing a plaid shirt and pants, as Jo Rosenberger and Calvin’s big sister look on. Vicente, who has long hair, wears a sweater, jeans and a mask. Rosenberger wears scrubs and a mask. Hospital equipment and computer monitors are in the hallway behind them.

First look: Pediatric nurse gives unforgettable introduction to family affected by COVID-19

Nov 25, 2020

When expectant mom Terianny Vicente turned up positive for COVID-19 just as her labor began, one pediatric nurse in particular filled her post-delivery days away from her newborn son with keepsakes to remember.

Angie Evans wears a nametag and smiles at the camera

National Diabetes Month shines spotlight on importance of education, support

Nov 18, 2020

Living with any form of diabetes isn’t easy. In honor of National Diabetes Month, learn the warning signs of diabetes and tips for navigating this disease.

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