Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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Hershey Medical Center again ranked a top hospital in the nation for orthopedic care

Jul 27, 2021

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical center as one of the best hospitals in the nation for 2021-22 in orthopedic care.

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Three-year heart transplant survival rate at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center tops national average

Jul 26, 2021

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s heart transplant program boasts a three-year survival rate nearly 10% higher than the national average, according to the most recent data.

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The Medical Minute: Extreme heat? Take these steps to stay cool and avoid an ER visit

Jul 21, 2021

When your skin gets dry and warm and you can’t sweat, it’s likely a medical emergency. Learn how to identify the signs of serious heat-related illnesses, and how to prevent them, from emergency medicine physician Dr. Eleanor Dunham in this week’s Medical Minute.

Hershey Medical Center names new senior vice president and chief nursing officer

Jul 20, 2021

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has selected Michele Szkolnicki as its new senior vice president and chief nursing officer. She will begin her position in September.

An artist's depiction of a renovated hospital room at Hershey Medical Center, with a bed and other furniture and equipment.

Trustees approve plan to expand number of private acute care patient rooms at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Jul 15, 2021

The Penn State Board of Trustees approved a $42.3 million project to provide renovated, private acute and intermediate care patient rooms at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, following a recommendation from the board’s Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning.

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The Medical Minute: What to know about the delta variant

Jul 14, 2021

News of a rapidly spreading delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is unsettling. The best protection? The vaccine.

College of Medicine receives $2.2 million to address community health needs through research fellowship

Jul 13, 2021

The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Penn State College of Medicine $2.2 million over the next five years to establish a primary care research fellowship.

A young girl sits on the ground with her knee in the air, in obvious pain. Two adults tend to her. A soccer ball is nearby.

Ask Us Anything About… Bone and Joint Injuries in Children

Jul 12, 2021

Whether it’s playing around the neighborhood or playing their favorite sport, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to get injured – just by being kids. In this interview, we get your questions answered about bone and joint injuries in children by Dr. Joseph Petfield, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

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Penn State Health one of six health systems in nation to add physical activity as a vital sign

Jul 8, 2021

Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) is currently being piloted at two Penn State Health Medical Group practices.

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The Medical Minute: Why you need a primary care provider

Jul 7, 2021

To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.

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