Location: Penn State Health Children's Hospital

An exterior view of Penn State Health Children's Hospital,

Children's Hospital earns three-star rating for congenital heart surgery

Mar 22, 2018

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has again awarded Penn State Children's Heart Group a three-star rating for congenital heart surgery – the highest designation available.

A young girl, seated, holds an oxygen mask up to her mouth and nose. A medical professional, in a white coat and wearing a stethoscope, is to the right, slightly out of focus.

The Medical Minute: Asthma differences in adults and children

Mar 21, 2018

As the winter cold season melts into seasonal spring allergies, many people may start to experience sneezing, wheezing and other breathing difficulties. Sometimes, the trouble goes away after a few days, but if it lingers or recurs, asthma could be the culprit.

A teenage boy and girl sit together and look into a phone the girl is holding up, apparently posing for a selfie. A brick building with windows is in the background.

The Medical Minute: Early vaccination key to preventing HPV

Mar 15, 2018

Nearly half of adolescents aren't receiving a pair of vaccines to prevent a virus many of them will get.

Father talks with daughter, who sits on a bed with her head in her hands.

Screening of documentary on teen anxiety now set for March 23

Mar 14, 2018

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the We Matter Coalition will hold a special screening of the documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts.

External view of Penn State Health Children's Hospital, during the day. A multi-colored metal sculpture and some trees and bushes are in the foreground.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital earns national designation for surgical program

Feb 28, 2018

Penn State Health Children's Hospital has earned special recognition from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for providing excellent surgical care.

An artist's rendering of the renovated Penn State Health Children's Hospital, with three additional floors. The vantage point is the front of the building, from near the Cancer Institute.

Board of Trustees approves Penn State Health Children’s Hospital expansion

Feb 23, 2018

The Penn State Board of Trustees today approved final plans to add three floors to the Penn State Health Children's Hospital building.

A woman in blue scrubs hands an orange crayon to a young child in a white hospital gown with tigers on it. They are in a playroom setting.

THON reveal party gives patients a chance to celebrate

Feb 19, 2018

Penn State Health Children's Hospital held a THON reveal party on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018.

External view of Penn State Health Children's Hospital, during the day. A multi-colored metal sculpture and some trees and bushes are in the foreground.

A special thank you to THON, from Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Feb 18, 2018

Dr. Craig Hillemeier issued the following message upon the conclusion of THON 2018.

A young child is seen walking through a group of older kids, smiling and giving high-fives.

THON and Four Diamonds team up to fight childhood cancer

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.

Three young children pose for a photo while sitting on a blue and yellow piece of playground equipment. A wooded area and a sunny sky are in the background.

The Medical Minute: Helping children thrive after 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.

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