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A mother wipes her daughter’s nose with a tissue.

The Medical Minute: 10 health tips for parents during cold and flu season

Oct 30, 2024

As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.

Two nurses tend to a mannequin posing as a patient while a woman sits at the bedside, looking on.

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center unveils new nursing simulation lab

Oct 8, 2024

The new Edward R. Norford Foundation Simulation Labs, on the campus of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, feature state-of-the-art electronic mannequins designed to enhance clinical competence and improve patient outcomes.

Three young girls, all dressed in identical outfits, sit on a bench with a Nittany Lion statue. One of the girls sits in the Lion’s lap, the other two are just to his side. A vehicle and a building are in the background, slightly out of focus.

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital ranks among the best in the nation for pediatric cancer and behavioral health care

Oct 8, 2024

For the 14th consecutive year, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report for its exceptional patient care.

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The Medical Minute: Return to play after injury — What athletes and families should know

Sep 25, 2024

Concussions, meniscus tears and ankle sprains can happen to any athlete. But not every athlete has an army of sports medicine experts behind them. Four Penn State Health experts discuss common sports injuries among athletes and what you can do to prevent them.

A woman closes her eyes as she lifts a heavy weight off of a rack at a gym.

The Medical Minute: Exercise gain without pain. Well, maybe some soreness.

Sep 18, 2024

Ow, ow, ow. A little soreness after a workout is normal. But how much is – ow – too much? A Penn State Health expert weighs in.

A younger woman embraces a senior woman with her right arm.

The Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer

Sep 11, 2024

Doctors can help prevent ovarian cancer, but historically the cost of preventative surgery has been menopause. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s worth it, and how medical technology is catching up with this insidious disease.

The Medical Minute: School lunches, the healthy way

Sep 5, 2024

OK, peanut butter sandwiches and veggies are good -- but when it comes to school lunches, when can you give in to burgers and pizza? A Penn State Health pediatrician weighs in.

Two physicians perform a procedure on a draped patient in a surgical setting. Various pieces of medical equipment are located throughout the room.

Penn State Health hospitals recognized for commitment to heart disease and stroke treatment

Sep 5, 2024

The American Heart Association has honored Penn State Health’s hospitals with a series of prestigious awards, acknowledging their dedication to implementing the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.

A mother and daughter hug near a car.

The Medical Minute: Leaving the nest for college ― transition for students, parents

Aug 22, 2024

Saying good-bye to a child headed out on their own for the first time can be loaded with tears. But you can make the transition less painful for everyone. A Penn State Health expert discusses how to make the college drop-off healthy and rewarding.

Children look out of open windows on a school bus.

The Medical Minute: Back to school health tips for parents

Aug 14, 2024

School is right around the corner. Are you and your child ready for the new year? A Penn State Health expert offers a rundown of everything you need to keep your child healthy for 2024-2025.

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