Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Mother buttons daughter’s jacket as she gets ready for school. Daughter is wearing a backpack. A table with breakfast dishes is in front of them.

Medical Minute: 6 tips from school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season

Aug 4, 2026

A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings. From physicals to vaccines and sleep routines, Pennsylvania school nurses share tips to keep kids safe and ready to learn.

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

Jul 28, 2026

Penn State Health unveiled new Golisano Children’s Hospital signage on July 24, marking the next chapter in celebrating philanthropist Tom Golisano’s transformational $50 million gift, one of the largest in the health system’s history.

Cyclosporiasis parasite in Petri dish on top of leafy greens and berries. Credit: Getty Images | wildpixel

What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Jul 22, 2026

Thousands of people nationwide have become ill in an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak. A Penn State Health infectious diseases physician shares tips on how to prevent food poisoning and recognize symptoms.

A mother and father smile in front of their infant son who is in an incubator in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit. The mother touches the baby’s hand.

The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward

Jul 22, 2026

Nearly one in four U.S. pregnancies end in miscarriage before 20 weeks. Penn State Health maternal-fetal medicine physicians explain treatment options and support for families facing recurrent pregnancy loss.

A doctor wearing a physician’s coat points to a computer screen with an ultrasound image on it. Another clinical staff member looks on. A wall in the near background has a mural of two people sitting on a bench looking out over a body of water.

Penn State Health hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care

Jul 21, 2026

Penn State Health’s hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in heart disease and stroke treatment. The awards honor sustained adherence to research-based guidelines that improve patient care and outcomes.

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: A tick bite left her face paralyzed. Specialized treatment helped her smile again

Jul 15, 2026

Facial synkinesis happens when facial nerves send mixed signals, leading to unwanted movements. Penn State Health specialists offer injections, therapy and surgery to help improve function and quality of life.

A group of about 15 people wearing professional attire stand in the hallway of a newly refurbished hospital unit. A man in the foreground has his arm extended outward as he speaks to the group.

Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

Jul 13, 2026

Penn State Health is relocating inpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children to Holy Spirit Medical Center, expanding access to behavioral health care with 53 new inpatient beds and further integrating services under the Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health identity.

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The Medical Minute: Relax and let the experts handle your Independence Day fireworks

Jul 1, 2026

Want to enjoy Independence Day fireworks responsibly? A Penn State Health physician offers tips to help you celebrate with a bang – safely.

A close-up shot of a tick sitting on human skin.

The Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Jun 24, 2026

Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it’s critical to know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.

Two surgeons in blue sterile gowns and masks work in a high-tech operating room, standing beside a medical device containing a donor heart preserved in a transparent transport box while monitoring surgical equipment and screens.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts

Jun 22, 2026

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body, marking a step forward in expanding donor availability and improving patient outcomes. The system, known as the TransMedics Organ Care System -- or “Heart‑in‑a‑Box” -- allows surgeons to maintain and assess the heart during transport, potentially increasing the number of viable transplants.

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