Location: Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

Two doctors perform a transcarotid artery revascularization procedure at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. They are focused and working in a well-lit operating room, using medical instruments and equipment to carry out the procedure.

Penn State Health completes 300th TCAR procedure for carotid artery disease

Nov 12, 2024

Minimally invasive procedure reduces risk of future stroke Penn State Health recently completed its 300th transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure. The achievement comes as the health system also marks the […]

A woman suffering from acid reflux or heartburn holds her throat and closes her eyes.

The Medical Minute: Getting to the heart of heartburn ─ what to know, how to treat it

Nov 6, 2024

One in five Americans suffers from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Treatments include lifestyle changes, medications and now a minimally invasive procedure called the LINX Reflux Management System.

The photograph is a combined image of Mark and Julie Chesney at two different times. In the left side, taken in 1997, they are dressed in their hospital corpsman Navy uniforms standing in front of several military buildings. On the right side they are dressed in Penn State University windbreaker jackets attending a football game. Mark is wearing a Penn State cap. In the background is a large football stadium with a crowd in the seats.

Military couple-turned Penn State Health employees call for awareness of veterans’ unique health care needs

Nov 6, 2024

Veterans face unique health challenges, and Penn State Health is committed to providing care respecting their experiences. Veterans/employees Mark and Julie Chesney advocate for awareness of those health needs.

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.

Six people - three in casual clothing, three in police uniforms - standing under canopies with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center branding ,on the side of the road in front of a large building.

Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Oct. 26

Oct 17, 2024

Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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.

Mature man applying bandage on knee of his wife outdoor.

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.

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