Jun 20, 2017
A new and innovative Penn State Medical Group physician practice in Cumberland County will improve access to primary care health services for people in the Mechanicsburg and Carlisle areas. The building design is based on “lean” principles, and will allow for the patient's entire visit – from intake to check out – to occur in the same room, allowing for smoother transitions and greater privacy than in a traditional practice setting.
Jun 6, 2017
Dr. Amy Burns, pediatric urologist, and Karen Thompson, CRNP, pediatric urology, answer your questions about bed-wetting.
May 10, 2017
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Program Office has granted Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center an appraisal site visit, June 19-21, for the final step in the Magnet re-designation process.
You've probably heard of the Ronald McDonald House of Hershey — located across the street from Penn State Health Children's Hospital. We get answers to your questions about Ronald McDonald House from Karla Mitchell, Ronald McDonald House Charities Executive Director, and Amy Leonard, Ronald McDonald House Charities Development Manager.
May 9, 2017
Some of the 487 people who have received a new heart at Hershey Medical Center over the past three decades gathered to celebrate their successes.
May 8, 2017
An addition to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's website is designed to make patients more informed about the level of care they can expect.
May 5, 2017
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked. But did you know that approximately 80 percent of strokes are preventable? Join us for a conversation about stroke symptoms, risk factors and treatments with Dr. Ray Reichwein, neurologist, and Dr. Kevin Cockroft, neurosurgeon, co-directors of the Penn State Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Apr 24, 2017
Do you know what a clinical trial is? Do you know how a trial works, how patients are protected and the benefits of having a research-focused Medical Center and College of Medicine as an option for your family's health care? Learn more from Dr. Neal Thomas, associate dean for clinical research, and Terry Novchich, RN, BSN, director, Penn State College of Medicine Clinical Trials Office.
Apr 20, 2017
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. 394 pinwheels are planted in front of Penn State Health Children's Hospital—representing the 394 children that were cared for by Penn State Center for the Protection of Children in 2016 — that's more than one a day for the entire year. Have you ever been in a situation in which you suspected child abuse and you didn't know what to do?
Apr 12, 2017
It is estimated that about 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease, and about 60,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Common symptoms can include tremors or slowed movement. Learn about a new drug option and other available treatments.