Feb 18, 2018
Dr. Craig Hillemeier issued the following message upon the conclusion of THON 2018.
Feb 13, 2018
This coming weekend, a year's worth of effort by some 16,500 student volunteers at Penn State will culminate in a 46-hour dance marathon to help children fight cancer.
Feb 8, 2018
Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk of developing physical and emotional difficulties once their treatment is complete. That's why it's important to connect them with follow-up care and resources.
Jan 24, 2018
When the weather is cold and the nights are long, new parents can be tempted to put extra blankets in a crib or bring their infant into bed with them. Both practices can lead to death for children under a year old, who do not have the ability to protect their airway and prevent their own suffocation.
Jan 16, 2018
Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport has welcomed a new helicopter to its life-saving fleet. The newest aircraft is the largest aeromedical helicopter in Pennsylvania.
Dec 28, 2017
Carrie Myers, a child Life specialist at Penn State Health Children's Hospital, decided to make a special gift for tiny patients and their families.
Dec 21, 2017
Implanting a shunt or endoscopically reducing intracranial pressure and reducing fluid production are equally effective in treating infants with hydrocephalus caused by brain infections, according to an international team of researchers, but endoscopy may have fewer down-the-line complications.
Every year, the flu proves deadly and leads to tens of thousands of deaths across the U.S. With flu activity on the increase in Pennsylvania, Dr. Jay Zimmermann, a family physician at Penn State Medical Group - Elizabethtown, says now is the time to get vaccinated.
Dec 15, 2017
Two of Pennsylvania's leading health organizations, Penn State Health and Highmark Health, today announced plans for an innovative strategic partnership aimed at securing the future of health care in the region.
Dec 13, 2017
Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it's important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.
