Location: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

A man swings a golf club while wearing a gait belt and leg brace on his left leg. A man on the left holds his gait belt to give him balance support. A cane is to the right of the golfer.

The Medical Minute: New stroke guidance expands treatment window and saves lives

May 13, 2026

Penn State Health stroke experts say new guidelines extend clot busting treatment to 24 hours after a stroke, offering critical benefits for patients who experience a stroke while asleep.

A nurse in a hospital room adjusts an IV line on a male patient lying in a bed, while monitoring equipment and a computer are visible in the background.

Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest Leapfrog ratings

May 6, 2026

Four Penn State Health hospitals earned an “A” safety grade for spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

Two surgeons look down as they perform a procedure. The man on the left is wearing a face mask, scrubs, and specialized magnifying glasses called surgical loupes. The woman on the right is wearing a colorful surgical cap, glasses, surgical loupes face mask and scrubs.

The Medical Minute: Advances in head and neck cancer care bring new hope

Apr 29, 2026

“The moment I opened my mouth, the oral surgeon just said, ‘Oh.’” Wendy Jackson’s voice breaks as she flashes back to the moment she knew she had oral cancer.

Dr. Christina DeAngelis, wearing a white lab coat and name badge, points to a chart about the female reproductive. A woman patient is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: Your teen’s first gynecological visit: A parent’s guide

Apr 22, 2026

Here’s how to prepare for your teen’s first visit to the gynecologist.

A teen girl in front of a flowering tree smiles at the camera. She has long hair and is touching her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are my options?

Apr 14, 2026

A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.

Two canopies branded Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are set up along the road in front of the medical center. Hospital staff stand under and around the canopies, facing the road.

Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25

Apr 14, 2026

Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, April 25, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Illustration of a stethoscope in the shape of a heart with an EKG line in the center. To the right it says, “Central Penn Business Journal Health Care Heroes Awards & Summit.”

Penn State Health and College of Medicine earn 10 CPBJ Health Care Heroes honors

Apr 13, 2026

Ten Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees and teams were recognized as Health Care Heroes in Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) 2026 awards program. They were honored by local health care industry leaders at an April 9 awards event.

Woman with insomnia lying in bed looking at alarm clock.

The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? 5 ways to get a good night’s sleep

Mar 25, 2026

Few things are more frustrating than trying – and failing – to get a restful night’s sleep. March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, a good time to remember that sleep problems aren’t always caused by stress or busy schedules – sometimes they start in the body.

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

Mar 4, 2026

Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking. A Penn State Health neurosurgeon discusses current treatment options, including focused ultrasound, and how they may help reduce symptoms.

Angelina Sickora, clinical nutrition manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, holds a yogurt container as she looks at a woman patient who is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid: Where protein fits on your plate

Feb 25, 2026

The USDA’s new dietary guidelines boost protein, but Penn State Health nutrition experts recommend prioritizing plant proteins, limiting ultra-processed foods and saturated fat, and focusing on balanced eating over trends.

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