Mar 18, 2021
National Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, but in reality, it’s a year-round focus for hospital staff – and one that started long before COVID-19 made you think twice about it.
Mar 16, 2021
The second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. is often easy to catch early – even before it’s cancer. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We learn more about the risk factors and screening methods involved from Dr. Hadassah Consuegra, colorectal surgeon at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Mar 4, 2021
They take care of the people who take care of our patients – and since COVID-19 hit, that’s been an unprecedented challenge for the dedicated staff of Employee Health Services.
Mar 2, 2021
Renee Still, a 27-year medical assistant at Holy Spirit Medical Center, has been sidelined by her most recent cancer diagnosis during much of the pandemic. Now she’s back with patients again helping them get their vaccine doses.
Feb 17, 2021
For some people, anxiety over what may happen after they get the COVID-19 vaccine seems to almost outweigh the relief of getting protected. Here are some common questions and answers that should ease concerns.
Feb 12, 2021
Penn State Health is changing its visitation guidelines to include emergency departments and clinics.
Feb 10, 2021
Panic attacks aren’t deadly, but heart attacks kill. That’s why knowing the difference could save a life.
The staff at Penn State Health laboratories are processing tissue samples and blood tests, giving doctors information they need to make correct clinical diagnoses and undertaking pioneering research.
Jan 29, 2021
Penn State Health revises visitation guidelines.
Jan 28, 2021
Flu cases are down this year, mostly because all the COVID-19 precautions like hand-washing and social distancing. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay vigilant. In fact, it might be more important now than ever.
