Jan 30, 2019
A child with an extremely rare -- and usually fatal -- condition is being discharged after spending the first 13 months of her life in the hospital.
Dr. Deepa Sekhar has been appointed executive director of Penn State PRO Wellness. Sekhar, a pediatrician at Penn State Health and an associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, assumed the post this month.
Jan 23, 2019
Penn State researchers have developed an evidence-based predictive tool physicians can use to help confirm, exclude and report suspected cases of abusive head trauma.
Jan 7, 2019
In a pink, motorized toy car adapted especially for her, Elyse Brown can finally keep up with her two active older brothers.
Dec 12, 2018
To practice mindfulness, you must pay attention. It might sound simple, but in our fast-paced society, being engaged in the present moment, on purpose and non-judgmentally, can be a challenge.
Dec 7, 2018
As Santa Claus works all month to oversee toy manufacturing and sleigh maintenance, he took some time out of his packed schedule to virtually visit with patients at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Dec 5, 2018
The 11th annual Neiman Marcus Runway Show and Luncheon on Nov. 30 raised a record-breaking $140,000 for Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Dec 3, 2018
Adults look forward to seeing a child’s face light up at the sight of a new toy during the holidays. But as we begin to shop this season, safety should play a critical role when selecting that special gift.
Nov 28, 2018
Youth winter sports are underway, and with a recent increase in national attention on the possible dangers of head trauma for athletes, it is important for coaches, parents and players to recognize symptoms of a concussion and also help lessen their likelihood of occurring.
Nov 27, 2018
A research team at Penn State College of Medicine will study universal school based screening of adolescents for major depressive disorder with the help of a three-year, $2 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
