Location: Penn State Health St. Joseph

Dr. Brent O'Neill, left, leans over to look at the back of a teen boy with severe scoliosis, while the boy’s father holds the boy’s shirt up. The boy’s spine curves to the left. A halo gravity traction device is attached to his skull. They are standing in a hospital room.

The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter

Dec 3, 2025

Scoliosis, when the spines curves into a C or S shape, can cause back pain or breathing problems. Penn State Health spine experts outline the latest treatments.

Dr. Brent O'Neill, right, wearing a shirt and tie, raises a finger and smiles at a boy in a hospital bed. The boy is looking up at him. The boy’s head is covered in bandages, he has an IV in his arm and has a blanket on him. Behind them are a monitor and medical equipment.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatment options offer relief from seizures for people with epilepsy

Nov 19, 2025

Epilepsy affects 456,000 children and nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. Penn State Health epilepsy experts say new treatments can help reduce seizures and improve patients’ quality of life.

Male skier rides in the deep snow on a sunny day at a ski resort. He is wearing a helmet. A fence is on his left.

The Medical Minute: 5 top tips for skiing safely this winter

Nov 13, 2025

Get slope-ready before ski season! A Penn State Health orthopedic surgeon shares five top tips to help you avoid injury and make the most of your time on the mountain.

Toddler reaches into electrical outlet on wall with her hand.

The Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed – or is it? 5 hidden dangers lurking in plain sight

Nov 5, 2025

Even the most careful parents can miss hidden hazards at home. A Penn State Health trauma prevention expert shares the top five dangers that put babies and toddlers at risk.

The Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing? What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems

Oct 29, 2025

Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss that causes ringing, buzzing or other sounds. A Penn State Health audiology expert explains how to prevent tinnitus and other hearing problems.

A statue of the Penn State Nittany Lion with the words "thank you" placed in front of it, is superimposed over an exterior image of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

Tom Golisano commits $50 million to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Oct 28, 2025

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine announced today a transformative $50 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and civic leader Tom Golisano to name its nationally recognized Children’s Hospital and propel the health system’s vision to expand its cutting-edge, multidisciplinary pediatric care hub.

A young boy wearing a helmet rides an electric scooter on a dirt path.

The Medical Minute: E-bike and e-scooter injuries are on the rise in kids. What every parent should know.

Oct 22, 2025

Emergency departments nationwide are seeing more kids seriously hurt – or worse – on e-bikes and e-scooters. A Penn State Health pediatric trauma expert shares smart safety tips every parent should know.

A group of children in Halloween costumes hold trick-or-treat buckets as they run in a backyard.

The Medical Minute: Beware of these Halloween hazards for kids

Oct 15, 2025

The fun and excitement of trick-or-treat night can make children prone to accidents and injuries. A Penn State Health Children’s Hospital injury prevention specialist shares top Halloween safety tips.

Terry Brosche of Penn State Health stands in front of a group of Pennsylvania State Police cadets who are sitting in an auditorium. She is gesturing, looking up and holding papers. She is wearing a suit jacket and blouse.

On the front lines of care: Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness

Oct 14, 2025

Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania State Police team up to train cadets in responding to mental health and addiction crises through a workshop with real-world simulations.

Dr. Matthew Silvis smiles as he looks up at a teen girl sitting on an exam table. He is pressing down on her ankle. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a nametag with a lanyard. The girl, who is talking, has long hair and is wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers.

The Medical Minute: Is it a sports injury or growing pains?

Oct 8, 2025

Many parents and coaches mistake young athletes’ pain for normal growing pains, but a Penn State Health sports medicine physician warns that ignoring it can lead to more serious injuries.

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