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.
Apr 3, 2017
Springtime can be unpredictable for allergy sufferers. The tree pollen season started early in 2017 due to unseasonably warm weather in February – only to be shut down by the March cold snap. As a result, experts say it could be an unusual allergy season.
Mar 21, 2017
Every minute counts in the care of acutely ill and injured patients. Life Lion saves not only precious time, but also delivers specialized care and treatment for all ages. Maybe you wondered how Life Lion uses GPS to find a location? Maybe you wondered how fast it could fly or how it monitors the weather?
Mar 2, 2017
Our theme for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is "It's Time to Talk About It." So, join us in talking about Eating Disorders. We'll talk about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, how to start a conversation with someone you think might have an eating disorder and how to seek treatment.
Feb 15, 2017
THON represents the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort that engages 16,500 student volunteers. It is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $147 million for Four Diamonds.
Feb 7, 2017
Dr. Margaret Mikula has been appointed chief quality officer (CQO) for the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Medical Group practices.
Feb 2, 2017
A new study shows cancer deaths are declining as a whole across the U.S. – but in some parts of the country, the opposite is true. We'll discuss how far we've come in the fight against cancer and look to the biggest challenges that lie ahead of us.
Feb 1, 2017
Penn State Health Children's Hospital has once again earned a three-star rating for congenital heart surgery – the highest available – from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Dec 16, 2016
Nearly 78,000 new primary brain tumors are expected to be diagnosed this year. There are more than 100 distinct types of primary brain and central nervous system tumors. What treatment options are available?
Dec 12, 2016
Music is often heard in the hallways and patient rooms of Hershey Medical Center. Clinical, evidence-based use of music at the bedside can help with the healing process, while environmental music brings joy and creates community. We talk with Jan Stouffer, Music Therapist and Claire de Boer, director of the Medical Center's Center Stage Arts in Health.
