Location: Penn State Health Children's Hospital

College of Medicine researcher receives grant to further pediatric oncology research

Jan 2, 2025

Valerie Brown, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, was recently awarded a $50,000 Infrastructure Grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

A young girl in a hospital bed, in a room filled with medical equipment and other supplies, smiles as she reached out to accept a gift of a small stuffed animal from Santa Claus.

‘We can bring the Santa magic back’: Santa makes a stop at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Dec 6, 2024

Santa Claus brought holiday cheer from the North Pole to patients at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, riding in on a fire truck with the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.

A young woman looks down at shingles rashes on her left arm. A bed and nightstand are in the background, slightly out of focus.

The Medical Minute: Shingles and its shot: What you need to know to stay healthy

Dec 5, 2024

The same virus that causes chickenpox can also reemerge as shingles, causing a painful string of rashes. A Penn State Health family medicine physician discusses the symptoms and why he recommends the shingles vaccine for adults 50 and older and adults with weakened immune systems.

Penn State College of Medicine, Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium leading clinical trial to test new drug combination in neuroblastoma

Dec 4, 2024

The clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a novel drug combination in treating neuroblastoma, a rare and challenging pediatric cancer.

Three people smile enthusiastically as they pose with poster containing the dollar amount $387,731.16.

‘Pay 4 Play’ on WQXA 105.7 THE X raises $387,731 for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Nov 22, 2024

The 18th annual People’s Pay 4 Play on WQXA-FM 105.7 THE X on Nov. 21 and 22 raised $387,731.16 for Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

Three adults and one child pose for a photo in a radio studio, smiling.

WQXA 105.7 THE X hosts ‘Pay 4 Play’ to support Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Nov 20, 2024

Nipsey, Jen Shade and Vince of The People’s Morning Show on WQXA-FM 105.7 THE X will host the 18th annual People’s Pay 4 Play from Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

A woman in a red sweater holds a feeding tube and teaches a group of surgical residents.

Santos joins esteemed Master Surgeon Educators

Nov 12, 2024

Mary Catherine Santos, MD, MSEd, FACS is among the elite group of surgeon educators to be inducted membership into the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators in 2024.

A woman suffering from acid reflux or heartburn holds her throat and closes her eyes.

The Medical Minute: Getting to the heart of heartburn ─ what to know, how to treat it

Nov 6, 2024

One in five Americans suffers from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medications and now a minimally invasive procedure called the LINX Reflux Management System.

Joseph Romero poses with a pair of specially designed dice that he’s holding near the camera. Joseph is in the near background, slightly out of focus, smiling.

Extra Life Hershey to host second annual 24-hour gaming marathon in Harrisburg

Oct 30, 2024

Extra Life Hershey, a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising program, will host its second annual 24-hour Game Day this weekend at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s Student Union Center.

A mother wipes her daughter’s nose with a tissue.

The Medical Minute: 10 health tips for parents during cold and flu season

Oct 30, 2024

As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.

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