Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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The Medical Minute: Stay positive when talking with people with substance use disorders

Sep 20, 2023

A conversation can be the catalyst for someone struggling with addiction to get the care they need. But tread carefully. Two Penn State Health experts discuss a difficult conversation.

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The Medical Minute: Talk to your health care provider about any use of cannabinoid products

Sep 13, 2023

That CBD product might be legal, but is it safe to use with other medicine? Two Penn State Health experts agree ― talk it over with your provider.

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Hershey Medical Center Emergency Department uses virtual intensive care services to enhance patient monitoring

Sep 12, 2023

Emergencies are never virtual, but virtual care is now part of Emergency Department services for patients at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Virtual intensive care services have been added to 10 beds in the Emergency Department.

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The Medical Minute: How to communicate with someone who doesn’t hear? Just ask them.

Aug 31, 2023

You don’t need to know sign language to have meaningful conversations with someone who can’t hear. All you need is a little planning and some empathy. Two Penn State Health experts explain.

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High Foundation recognized for gift to support patient assistance at Lancaster Pediatric Center

Aug 29, 2023

Penn State Health dedicated the Behavioral Health Clinic waiting area at Penn State Health Children’s Lancaster Pediatric Center in honor of the High Foundation, which gave $100,000 to support the families of children receiving a range of care services at the center.

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Clinical Simulation Center partners with PA State Police Academy on innovative training to help cadets handle mental illness cases

Aug 25, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police cadets tested their ability to respond to people having a mental health crisis during a training program presented by the Penn State Health Clinical Simulation Center.

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Pennsylvania Society for Health Facility Engineering honors Myers for leadership and ingenuity

Aug 24, 2023

The Pennsylvania Society for Health Facility Engineering honored Jesse Myers, regional director of facilities, Penn State Health, with the Donald M. Sauerman Award for 2023.

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Meet Hershey Medical Center’s newest four-legged superhero: Thor

Aug 24, 2023

Thor is the newest addition to Hershey Medical Center’s facility dog program and the first dog dedicated to adults.

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Penn State Health, Mid Penn Bank commit to partnership that will raise more than $1 million for Department of Urology

Aug 23, 2023

Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank are strengthening their commitment to supporting life-changing care and increasing cancer research in central Pennsylvania.

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The Medical Minute: A new or expectant mother’s guide to breastfeeding

Aug 23, 2023

It’s good for babies and for moms, but if you’re a newbie, how do you get started with breastfeeding? A Penn State Health lactation consultant shares her views.

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