Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Two medical personnel wearing surgical scrubs, masks and caps work in an operating room. In the background is an overhead light and a clock on the wall, along with other equipment.

Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit expand access to cardiothoracic surgery

Sep 26, 2019

A new agreement between Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit provides people living in the West Shore region with increased access to world class heart surgery.

A woman in a medical coat stands at a computer. A mammogram image is on the monitor. In the background, out of focus, a woman stands facing imaging equipment.

The Medical Minute: Breast density — Separating myth from fact

Sep 26, 2019

Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there’s no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?

Dr. Christopher O’Hara holds up pipe cleaners twisted into two circles on a straight length of pipe cleaner and leans toward Savannah Doster, who throws back her head and laughs. The two are seated at a table upon which are frames and craft materials.

Hershey program brings physicians together with former patients

Sep 25, 2019

Hershey Medical Center hosted an event called “See Me Now” on Tuesday that reconnects doctors and the patients they helped.

Several people in medical attire stand alongside a gurney on which a man lays down with his hands crossed over him. The word "actor" is on a tag hanging near his face. The Hershey Medical Center building and several other medical personnel are in the background.

Hershey Medical Center takes part in full-scale emergency response exercise

Sep 20, 2019

On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) held a full scale exercise in Hershey, Pa., to test emergency response plans in collaboration with local and state organizations.

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.

Close-up of a young girl with a bow in her hair building a multi-colored marble tunnel out of plastic building blocks.

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?

A man on construction equipment overlooks construction on the campus of a health system

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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