Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Two women stand side-by-side. One wears a tank top, the other a short-sleeved shirt. The woman in the short-sleeved shirt has her right arm placed around the other woman, with her hand resting on her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: Don’t stay silent on suicide

Sep 18, 2019

Suicide can be difficult to talk about due to the cultural stigma surrounding it and the devastating and lasting impact it has on people, families and communities. But it’s important to do so.

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STEM event at Children’s Hospital sparks creativity for pediatric patients

Sep 11, 2019

Children had a chance to build robotic cars and take part in other STEM activities at an event on Tuesday at Penn State Children’s Hospital.

ALS patient Cynthia Lacey holds a spirometer in her mouth. Noseplugs are on her nose. She is looking into a laptop computer. Next to her a man is standing with his hands crossed. Behind her a living room is visible.

The doctor will ‘see’ you now, virtually: Telehealth program saves patients miles, time and energy

Sep 11, 2019

Penn State Health ALS OnDemand is part of a growing telehealth program that offers virtual appointments to patients for whom travel is a challenge.

A man, a woman, a boy and a girl sit on bikes, looking toward each other and smiling. Each is wearing a jacket and a helmet. Behind them is a dirt path and several trees.

The Medical Minute: Four reasons to focus on family health and fitness

Sep 11, 2019

Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?

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Remarkable growth and transformative change at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine for 2018-19 fiscal year

Sep 10, 2019

Unprecedented expansion projects. New leaders at the helm. Continued gains in quality of care and research funding. These are all marks of a period of remarkable growth and transformative change occurring at Penn State Health’s flagship hospital, as presented today by Deborah Berini, president of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, during the hospital’s annual public Board of Directors meeting.

Dr. Kevin Black smiles as a hoists a pitchfork loaded with mulch to a wheel barrow. Nearby, Debora Berini plunges another pitchfork into a pile of mulch. Both wear United Way Days of Service T-shirts.

Penn State Health, College of Medicine employees show they care

Sep 9, 2019

Fifty-three volunteers from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine participated in the United Way’s 27th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 6 in the Harrisburg area.

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The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis

Sep 4, 2019

What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.

Aesthetics of skin cancer therapy may vary by treatment type

Sep 4, 2019

While there are several effective options for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, some may result in better cosmetic appearance after treatment, according to researchers.

Princess Young smiles as she listens to Dr. Gerald Harkins during an endometriosis preoperative appointment. She has long hair and is wearing a sweater, top and casual pants. He is seen from behind. He has white hair and is wearing glasses and a lab coat.

Answers at last: New Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain brings endometriosis into focus

Sep 3, 2019

The Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain enhances care for women with endometriosis by providing a virtual home where women can access the latest research and treatment options, educational resources and specialty services for co-existing conditions.

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The Medical Minute: Faith factors into health care needs

Aug 28, 2019

From medical decisions and surgical recovery to coping with stress and end-of-life issues, a patient’s faith — or lack thereof — affects nearly every part of a medical journey.

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