A research team at Penn State College of Medicine will study universal school based screening of adolescents for major depressive disorder with the help of a three-year, $2 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Click to view article: College of Medicine researchers to study universal depression screening in adolescents
Middle school girls from the Milton Hershey School learned about careers in science, technology, engineering and math at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s STEM Goes Red event on Nov. 13.
Click to view article: Hershey Medical Center hosts first STEM Goes Red
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center trauma prevention staff led about 100 Pennsylvania State Police cadets in Stop the Bleed training on Nov. 3.
Click to view article: State Police cadets learn how to ‘Stop the Bleed’
While this season is usually associated with the flu vaccine, adults, especially those who are older than 50, should also consider getting a vaccine for shingles.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Preventing shingles through vaccination
The 12th annual People’s Pay 4 Play on WQXA-FM 105.7 The X on Nov. 8 and 9 raised a record-breaking $265,010 for Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Children’s Hospital.
Click to view article: Pay 4 Play to benefit Children’s Hospital sets new record
As parents, we know it’s a lot easier to grab takeout that we know our kids like than to cook something new. But easiest is not always best – as poor dietary habits can lead to obesity and all the health problems that come with it. In this interview with Kara Bowers, a dietitian with Penn State PRO Wellness, you'll learn how to create a supportive nutrition environment in your home.
Click to view article: Ask Us Anything About… Family Nutrition
Four Diamonds Mini-THON and the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC) today announced a strategic partnership to expand leadership opportunities and benefits for their students and schools by uniting in their shared goals of empowering students, developing leaders and inspiring acts of service.
Click to view article: Four Diamonds Mini-THON and Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils announce new partnership
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center both achieved As in Leapfrog’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade.
Click to view article: Penn State Health hospitals achieve A grades on latest Leapfrog safety report card
Doctors now regularly prescribe drugs that reverse the effects of opioids in tandem with high-dose prescriptions of the painkillers.
Click to view article: The Medical Minute: Naloxone rescue kits now being prescribed alongside high-dose prescriptions
Superheroes, princesses and puppies roamed the halls on Oct. 31 in search of goodies during the 2018 Halloween parade at Penn State Children's Hospital.
Click to view article: Costumed crusaders parade through Children’s Hospital
