Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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Ask Us Anything About…COVID 19 Variants

Apr 7, 2021

For months now, we’ve been hearing about how the COVID-19 vaccines show promise of finally moving past the pandemic. But now comes word that the virus that causes COVID is mutating. In this interview, we learn what this process means for the pandemic that has lasted for over a year now. Are the mutations another roadblock to getting our lives back to normal? We get answers from two Penn State Health experts.

A woman in a decorated surgical mask and a beret receives an injection.

The Medical Minute: When you’re in it for the long haul with COVID-19

Apr 7, 2021

For a small group of COVID-19 survivors, often referred to as “long haulers,” fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety and depression can persist for months and can range from mild to incapacitating.

A man in a ball cap with an S on the front and a surgical mask stands next to a woman in a mask and a hoodie, partially obscured by a car.

Out of retirement: Former Penn State Health employees come back to help colleagues set up vaccine sites

Apr 7, 2021

Six former Penn State Health managers came out of retirement to help stand up the health system’s first locations for inoculating the surrounding community, a mammoth undertaking involving dozens of their colleagues near and far.

Dr. Robert Harbaugh earns national lifetime achievement award in neurosurgery

Apr 6, 2021

Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Harbaugh, distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hershey Medical Center, will receive the 2021 Harvey Cushing Medal, the highest honor awarded in neurosurgery.

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Penn State Health and Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services sign letter of intent for company to join health system

Apr 2, 2021

Penn State Health and Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services (SVEMS) announced today they have signed a letter of intent for the company to join Penn State Health.

Stacy Gloudemans crouches down and places her hands on the back of Pilot, a facility dog, who wears a service vest. Elevators are in the background.

‘Pilot’ lands at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Apr 1, 2021

A new provider has joined the region’s only children’s hospital. Paging Dr. Pilot. Here, boy! Pilot, a black golden retriever, is the third facility dog to join the growing pack at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

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The Medical Minute: Proceed with caution even after vaccination

Mar 31, 2021

More and more Americans are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19, but headlines warn that the number of cases is rising. What’s up with that?

Rachel Frometa, who is seated and wears a mask and sunglasses on the top of her head, holds the hand of her mother, Betty Frometa, who stands beside her, as a vaccine is pressed into her arm by the hands of a health care worker.

Feeling relieved: Pop-up vaccination clinics reach underserved populations

Mar 30, 2021

Penn State Health is partnering with community organizations and local governments to help Phase 1A-eligible individuals in underserved communities have access to COVID-19 vaccinations.

David Simmons stands holding a bowl in one hand. Behind him, another man in a mask wearing a tie and shirtsleeves, watches. They stand in front a wall covered with notes.

Hope on the horizon: student-led vigil and memorial starts journey of healing

Mar 25, 2021

A group from Penn State College of Medicine gathered in the chapel at Hershey Medical Center on the eve of the one-year anniversary from when the Medical Center admitted its first COVID-positive patient on March 20, 2020.

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Researchers join study evaluating blood test to diagnose endometriosis

Mar 23, 2021

Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine are participating in a study that will evaluate whether a blood test can be used to determine if a person has endometriosis.

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