May 25, 2022
A nationwide shortage of baby formula has many parents anxious. Pediatricians with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital share the dos and don’ts of navigating the shortage safely.
May 24, 2022
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
May 18, 2022
You can’t feel carotid stenosis, but the blockage of an artery in your neck can cause a stroke. Remedies include drugs, surgery and a new minimally invasive procedure called TCAR.
Penn State Health’s acute care hospitals celebrated their nurses last week with days of activities and events. The hospitals also recognized a number of award winners throughout the week. Below […]
May 17, 2022
The National Weather Service has presented the health system with StormReady certification for its efforts to ensure that staff, patients and visitors are prepared to receive information about and respond to all aspects of hazardous weather.
May 12, 2022
A child who’d been struck by a car was in serious danger. Luckily, an East Pennsboro Township police officer had been trained in Stop the Bleed. How a 90-minute course can save lives in this week’s Medical Minute.
May 11, 2022
Penn State Health collected 593 pounds of unneeded or expired medication on Saturday, April 30, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event also filled 27 sharps containers with used needles and syringes.
May 5, 2022
While planning for an overseas adventure, it’s important to include a few key preventative measures to help keep you healthy during your travels, like getting the appropriate shots and packing the right medications.
May 4, 2022
It’s spring…and soon summer. And as our kids head outside to ride their bikes, climb trees and hit the playground, some dangers await. In this interview, we’re focused on safety and how to help your children avoid common outdoor injuries.
Apr 27, 2022
The warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.
