Jun 1, 2021
Researchers at the College of Medicine are participating in a clinical trial evaluating whether people who have previously experienced severe allergic reactions are at increased risk for an immediate reaction to COVID vaccines.
May 27, 2021
For years, researchers have studied the benefits of exercise in preventing dozens of health conditions. But can regular physical activity also help people lessen the impact of viruses like COVID-19?
Dr. April Armstrong has been named chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine.
May 25, 2021
There are two types of stroke -- ischemic and hemorrhagic -- with hemorrhagic being less common. It happens when a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. In this interview, neurologist Dr. David Wilkinson talks about the symptoms, causes and treatment of hemorrhagic stroke -- and why it's critical to seek prompt medical attention when stroke is suspected.
When a child becomes sick or gets injured, choosing the right course of action can be confusing or even scary. Should the child see a doctor or go to the emergency room? Or can they be treated at home? We tackle those questions in this interview with two clinicians at Penn State Health Children's Hospital: Dr. Kathryn McCans, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, and April Squares, a clinical staff leader.
Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that some surgical weight loss patients show dermatologic concerns following their procedures.
Screening and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) decreased by 63% for men and 59% for women during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by Penn State and Quest Diagnostics researchers
Penn State Bone and Joint Institute’s Acute Orthopaedic Injury Clinic opened on Tuesday, May 25, offering patients same-day, specialized orthopaedic care appointments for sudden injuries.
May 24, 2021
Hershey Medical Center Financial Counseling has moved from its office in the Academic Support Building to inside the medical center.
May 19, 2021
Is that raspy voice a sign of seasonal allergies, or could it be something else? Speech language pathologist Carrie Ruggiero explains the causes of hoarseness – and the health conditions it might be masking.
