Mar 9, 2022
While over-the-counter tests for colon cancer provide results that can prevent a life-threatening illness, it’s better to think of them more as the sidekick to the real hero: colonoscopy. A Penn State Health physician discusses why it’s still the gold standard and why now it’s a must for a younger demographic.
Wendy and Ronald Gilbert treasure a tangible reminder of their son, Dylan, who passed away last year – a 3D representation of his heartbeat – created as a legacy gift.
Mar 4, 2022
Meg Snead, acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), visited Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for a media event March 1 to spotlight joint efforts to improve maternal health services in central Pennsylvania.
Mar 3, 2022
College of Medicine researchers received more than $4 million to design a wireless pump that will act as the missing right ventricle in certain people born with heart defects.
Mar 2, 2022
The Pennsylvania Medical Society has named Dr. Gayatra Mainali, a pediatric neurologist at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, an “Everyday Hero.”
Insurance companies are telling inflammatory bowel disease patients that they must switch to biosimilars for coverage to continue. A nurse practitioner from the Carlino Family IBD Center at Penn State Health says there’s no need to stress about it.
Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Thiru Annaswamy will join Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine on Sept. 1 as the new chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Exercise may help certain patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease reduce their risk of developing blood clots, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Feb 24, 2022
Penn State Health has appointed Dr. Marc Rovito to the newly created position of vice president and physician leader for cancer services.
Feb 23, 2022
Many people know that hardening of the arteries can cause a heart attack – but they may not realize that it can also cause serious problems in their legs. Dr. Matthew Cindric explains the causes of this condition—and how you can reduce your risk for it.
