May 18, 2022
Penn State PRO Wellness helped children at a Montgomery County school get active during their Move It Outside event on May 5.
May 17, 2022
Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital received two awards from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nationwide organization of 170 hospitals serving pediatric patients and families, to highlight their 2021 fundraising success.
A certified nurse midwife is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in midwifery and special certification and advanced training to offer personalized care during pregnancy and childbirth. In this interview, Certified Nurse Midwife Katie Watkins, of Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, shares some important information for expectant mothers.
The National Weather Service has presented the health system with StormReady certification for its efforts to ensure that staff, patients and visitors are prepared to receive information about and respond to all aspects of hazardous weather.
May 12, 2022
A child who’d been struck by a car was in serious danger. Luckily, an East Pennsboro Township police officer had been trained in Stop the Bleed. How a 90-minute course can save lives in this week’s Medical Minute.
May 5, 2022
While planning for an overseas adventure, it’s important to include a few key preventative measures to help keep you healthy during your travels, like getting the appropriate shots and packing the right medications.
May 4, 2022
It’s spring…and soon summer. And as our kids head outside to ride their bikes, climb trees and hit the playground, some dangers await. In this interview, we’re focused on safety and how to help your children avoid common outdoor injuries.
Apr 21, 2022
No. 2 pencils, a ticking clock and deep concerns about the future. In May, students across the state will take their mandated Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams, and […]
Apr 15, 2022
NOTE: This article contains outdated information. Leer en español In response to a downward trend in patients with COVID-19 across the health system, Penn State Health is lifting many of […]
Apr 14, 2022
Dr. Tom Samson has been named surgeon-in-chief at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Samson replaces the late Dr. Robert Cilley, who became the Children’s Hospital’s first surgeon-in-chief in 2011.
