Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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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?

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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.

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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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The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis

Sep 4, 2019

What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.

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Aesthetics of skin cancer therapy may vary by treatment type

Sep 4, 2019

While there are several effective options for treating non-melanoma skin cancers, some may result in better cosmetic appearance after treatment, according to researchers.

Princess Young smiles as she listens to Dr. Gerald Harkins during an endometriosis preoperative appointment. She has long hair and is wearing a sweater, top and casual pants. He is seen from behind. He has white hair and is wearing glasses and a lab coat.

Answers at last: New Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain brings endometriosis into focus

Sep 3, 2019

The Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain enhances care for women with endometriosis by providing a virtual home where women can access the latest research and treatment options, educational resources and specialty services for co-existing conditions.

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The Medical Minute: Faith factors into health care needs

Aug 28, 2019

From medical decisions and surgical recovery to coping with stress and end-of-life issues, a patient’s faith — or lack thereof — affects nearly every part of a medical journey.

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Penn State Health shows its Pride

Aug 22, 2019

Penn State Health’s Pride event on Wednesday featured speakers, ice cream and an introduction to Penn State College of Medicine’s new Pronoun Campaign.

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The Medical Minute: Don’t wait to follow up on eye doctor recommendations

Aug 21, 2019

Regular vision screenings are part of all well-child checks at Penn State Health – but sometimes, caring for a child’s eyes requires additional steps.

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The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong at every age

Aug 14, 2019

For each stage of life, you should take different steps to protect your bones. A Penn State Sports Medicine doctor helps you bone up on bone health.

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