Sep 20, 2023
A conversation can be the catalyst for someone struggling with addiction to get the care they need. But tread carefully. Two Penn State Health experts discuss a difficult conversation.
Sep 13, 2023
That CBD product might be legal, but is it safe to use with other medicine? Two Penn State Health experts agree ― talk it over with your provider.
Aug 31, 2023
You don’t need to know sign language to have meaningful conversations with someone who can’t hear. All you need is a little planning and some empathy. Two Penn State Health experts explain.
St. Joseph Medical Center presented three DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses in July and August. The winners were Charles Stork, a float pool nurse; Eric Trubilla, a critical care nurse; and Desiree Ebert, a critical care nurse.
Aug 23, 2023
It was a celebration a century and a half in the making. On Aug. 22, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center marked its 150th year of providing skilled and compassionate care to patients throughout the Berks region.
It’s good for babies and for moms, but if you’re a newbie, how do you get started with breastfeeding? A Penn State Health lactation consultant shares her views.
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has received a special bassinet that gives grieving families more time to say goodbye to their infant.
Aug 16, 2023
Parents can be so protective of a child with congenital heart disease they often forget what comes next. When should they start learning to take care of their own condition? Two Penn State Health experts share their views.
Penn State Health has signed an agreement to sell its Penn State Health St. Joseph Downtown Campus properties in Reading, to Shuman Development Group. None of the Penn State Health practices or services offered at the St. Joseph Downtown Campus will be affected by the sale.
Aug 9, 2023
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can cause sudden death at any age – but particularly in young people. A Penn State Health heart surgeon discusses prevention.
