Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

The Medical Minute: Leaky bladder? Why it happens (and what you can do about it)

May 14, 2025

As she neared her 70s, her fourth decade as a dog trainer, Polly Hornberger of Birdsboro, Berks County, faced a new challenge when preparing for dog shows. “I was doing […]

A team of medical professionals in full surgical attire, including masks, gowns, and protective eyewear, performs a minimally invasive procedure in a hospital operating room.

Penn State Health pioneers first EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement in central Pennsylvania

May 8, 2025

First-of-its-kind minimally invasive heart valve replacement helps patients breathe easier, regain independence and improve their quality of life Penn State Health continues to set the standard for advanced heart care, […]

A woman rubs her head as she sits up in bed.

The Medical Minute: Stroke: The women’s condition no one talks about

May 7, 2025

Strokes and heart attacks are often believed to be more common in men, but women make up half of all stroke cases. A neurologist from Penn State Health explains the specific health factors that may increase stroke risk in women.

Four men pose for a photo at the edge of a wooded area. Three of them hold guns pointed at the ground.

29th annual Sporting Clays raises over $87,000 to benefit Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

May 1, 2025

The 29th annual Sporting Clays event raised $87,054 in support of Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

A nurse uses a stethoscope as she tends to a young patient in a hospital bed. The nurse also has a phone and a nametag clipped to her shirt. An IV pole and wooden cabinets are in the background.

Penn State Health hospitals recognized in latest Leapfrog report on patient safety

May 1, 2025

Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.

Dr. Alison Chetlen, left, touches a patient’s arm as she positions her in front of a mammography machine. Chetlen is wearing a white coat with her name and “Radiology” on the upper-right.

The Medical Minute: What does it mean to have dense breasts?

Apr 30, 2025

Dense breasts contain more tissue than fat and can make breast cancer harder to detect. A Penn State Health breast imaging radiologist explains what other screening options may improve early detection.

Penn State Health earns third consecutive VETS Indexes employer award

Apr 28, 2025

Penn State Health has received the 3-Star Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program for its commitment to hiring, retaining and supporting veterans and the military community.

Portrait of three smiling women of different ages

The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong during menopause and beyond

Apr 23, 2025

When menopause hits, your risk of bone fractures goes up. Penn State Health experts tell how to protect your skeleton (and deal with other menopause symptoms, too).

A graphic rendering of a TAMBE device – a stent graft with branches – in place within a patient’s blood vessels.

Penn State Health performs region’s first minimally invasive repair for complex aortic aneurysms

Apr 22, 2025

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer TAMBE, a minimally-invasive alternative to open-chest and abdominal surgery for complex aortic aneurysms.

Two women and two men smile as they pose for a photo outdoors on the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus. The man in the middle is holding a sign that reads 27-7/12. The man on the right is holding a service dog’s collar.

The Medical Minute: Your organ donation questions answered

Apr 17, 2025

Every eight minutes, someone joins the transplant waiting list in the United States, and just one organ donor can save up to eight lives. Penn State Health experts tell how registering as an organ donor can give others a second chance at life.

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