Category: People

Mary Codi, a medical social worker at Penn State Health St. Joseph, stands in a hallway at St. Joseph Medical Center. She is leaning on a table and has an orange folder in front of her. She is wearing glasses, a sweater and a flowered top. She has medium-length straight hair. Behind her hospital equipment and rooms are visible.

I am Penn State Health: Mary Codi

Aug 8, 2019

For Mary Codi, a medical social worker at Penn State Health St. Joseph, working out snags in patient discharge plans is all in a day’s work.

I am Penn State Health: Dr. Karen Krok

Jul 7, 2019

Dr. Karen Krok, a gastroenterologist and associate professor at Penn State College of Medicine, wins high praise from medical students for her enthusiasm and sense of humor.

Stephen M. Massini, wearing a pin striped suit and a tie, leans against a railing.

New man at the tiller

Jul 7, 2019

By Bill Landauer Steve Massini’s vision has been an integral part of Penn State Health’s growth. His input helped create the partnerships and make the decisions that have shifted a central Pennsylvania hospital into a regional health system for a new age. And at least some of Massini’s know-how comes from fish. The new CEO […]

o A man, woman and young girl pet a service dog in a hospital hallway. A portable cart with IV equipment is next to the girl.

Pro baseball players visit Penn State Children’s Hospital

Jun 6, 2019

Two players from the Harrisburg Senators took a break from their busy game schedule to visit Penn State Children's Hospital.

Cody Wills, wearing a helmet and sunglasses, rides his hand cycle, lying on his back, his fists grip handles that that push the bike forward on three wheels.

Spinal trauma patient views injury as just another steep hill to climb

Jun 6, 2019

By Bill Landauer Spinal trauma never saw Cody Wills coming. To Wills, life is one long and winding race track, complete with steep hills, hairpin turns and times to beat. So when he found out eight years ago at the age of 20 he’d spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, Wills shrugged. […]

‘Amazing experience.’ Penn State Health physician leads medical team at 2019 Special Olympics World Games

Jun 6, 2019

By Jen Vogelsong As team physician for Penn State’s football and softball teams, Dr. Peter Seidenberg is used to making on-the-spot medical calls – but none quite like the life-changing decisions he made as chief medical officer at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games last March. “It was definitely an amazing experience,” said Seidenberg, a […]

Arlene Faul, a 95-year-old woman from Hershey, smiles behind the counter of the Hershey Medical Center gift shop. She is wearing a vest, shirt, necklace and glasses. A man’s hand holds a phone out to her. Behind her are shelves of toiletries and other items. A top and sweater hang on a hanger on the right.

95-year-old volunteer spreads cheer at Hershey Medical Center gift shop

Jun 6, 2019

Arlene Faul of Hershey began volunteering at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center the year it opened its doors.

Adrienne Bruner of Penn State Health Human Resources sits on the edge of a wooden desk and smiles at the camera. She has blonde hair and is wearing a short-sleeved top and pants. Behind her is a chair, a computer and a window with trees visible outdoors. Papers are on the desk and credenza.

I am Penn State Health: Adrienne Bruner

Apr 4, 2019

Adrienne Bruner of Human Resources tells how she works to build future leaders at Penn State Health.

Jim Miller, center, toasts his donor, Stefan Eichert, right, with John Moore, left, the businessman who invited Miller to accompany him on a trip to Germany. All three men are wearing casual shirts and jeans and holding mugs of beer. A candle is on the table in front of them. Behind them is a marbled wall and a wall decorated with slats of wood.

Lifesaving help from across the globe

Feb 2, 2019

By Carolyn Kimmel Sometimes the worst things in life can turn up gifts that far outlast the trial. That’s what Jim Miller tells people. The Red Lion man was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome—a pre-leukemic syndrome—in October 2012 and given the choice of a stem cell transplant or other treatment alternatives that may have resulted in […]

Dr. Peter Seidenberg examines a young woman athlete during the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Winter Games Feb. 10-12. He has a stethoscope in his ears and is holding the diaphragm to her back. He has short hair and is wearing a polo shirt, khaki pants and glasses. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved top and has short hair. Her eyes are closed. Behind them is wood paneling on the wall.

Seidenberg named chief medical officer for 2019 Special Olympics World Games

Feb 2, 2019

Dr. Peter Seidenberg, Penn State Health family and sports medicine physician and team physician for Penn State’s football and softball teams, will serve as chief medical officer for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi March 14-21.

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