Location: Penn State Health Children's Hospital

Natasha Himes kisses her newborn baby boy as she holds him on her chest. He has surgical tape on his face and his wearing a striped shirt. Natasha has long curly hair and is wearing a cotton top.

Penn State Health doctors help Ephrata baby born with rare condition breathe easier

Mar 27, 2019

There was nothing unusual about Natasha Himes’s seventh pregnancy or delivery. Like her previous six, both were easy and uncomplicated. While all of her other children were born in a […]

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Child and adolescent psychiatric fellows practice courtroom skills

Mar 20, 2019

As part of a joint exercise with Penn State Dickinson Law, child and adolescent psychiatric fellows from Penn State Health Children's Hospital recently participated in a mock hearing.

A young boy stands with his right arm extended outward and his left arm curled upward. Playground equipment is in the background.

The Medical Minute: Small changes can make big progress in preventing childhood obesity

Mar 7, 2019

Children with obesity face physical, social and emotional hurdles while growing up. But parents can help, including by making good choices the most convenient choices for their children.

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Massini to become new Penn State Health CEO

Mar 5, 2019

The Penn State Health Board of Directors has appointed Stephen M. Massini to the role of chief executive officer for Penn State Health. The appointment becomes effective upon the retirement […]

Pennsylvania health secretary tours Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Mar 4, 2019

Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s secretary of health, visited Penn State Health Children's Hospital on Feb. 28 to tour the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and talk with providers about the importance of meeting the health needs of children across the state.

A boy its in a tunnel-like corridor. His head is down, resting on his arm, which is resting on his knees.

Depression screening rates remain low among adolescents

Feb 28, 2019

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is increasing among U.S. adolescents, while screening rates for depression remain low and insufficient in addressing the rising mental health crisis.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine are shown in an aerial photo taken during the fall.

Penn State Health leadership transition to support changing needs of academic health center

Feb 22, 2019

To support ongoing growth and evolving functions of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s Board of Trustees today (Feb. 22) approved an action taken recently […]

A young man and a child embrace on the floor of THON at the Bryce Jordan Center. The man, facing the camera, is smiling. Several people are in the background – some standing, some seated, slightly out of focus. A stage is also visible.

First dances: Two Four Diamonds families cross thresholds at Penn State’s Dance Marathon (THON)

Feb 21, 2019

Michael Palm and Devin Pulaski are strangers, but both their lives have turned on a fulcrum only survivors like them can understand.

Dr. Craig Hillemeier wears a suit and poses against a wooden wall. His right hand is on the banister, his left hand is in his pocket.

College of Medicine Dean and Penn State Health CEO Craig Hillemeier to retire

Feb 21, 2019

Dr. Craig Hillemeier, dean of Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State’s senior vice president for health affairs and chief executive officer of Penn State Health, has announced his upcoming retirement.

A woman uses a pipetting tool to dispense liquid into a small container, which she holds in her left hand. Various lab equipment is in the background.

Pediatric cancer research leaders describe their work

Feb 13, 2019

For the research investigators and physicians who make up the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Center at Penn State Health Children's Hospital, the impact of THON is felt long after the 46-hour dance marathon is over.

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