Location: Penn State Health St. Joseph

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

Mar 4, 2026

Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking. A Penn State Health neurosurgeon discusses current treatment options, including focused ultrasound, and how they may help reduce symptoms.

Angelina Sickora, clinical nutrition manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, holds a yogurt container as she looks at a woman patient who is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid: Where protein fits on your plate

Feb 25, 2026

The USDA’s new dietary guidelines boost protein, but Penn State Health nutrition experts recommend prioritizing plant proteins, limiting ultra-processed foods and saturated fat, and focusing on balanced eating over trends.

A doctor uses a stethoscope listen to the heartbeat of an older patient.

The Medical Minute: Heart, mind – a profound connection

Feb 18, 2026

Heart problems can make you worry, and worry can ultimately lead to heart problems. A Penn State Health expert discusses the link between heart and mind.

A dollhouse shows common household hazards in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen and backyard.

The Medical Minute: Safe home checklist: Look for these common hazards

Feb 4, 2026

Millions of children are injured at home each year. A Penn State Health pediatric trauma and injury prevention specialist shares top hazards to watch to keep your child safe.

Woman sits looking down with puts her hands on her forehead. Circular lines around her indicate that she has vertigo.

The Medical Minute: Why am I so dizzy?

Jan 28, 2026

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults experience vertigo at least once. Penn State Health ear specialists explain the difference between vertigo and dizziness and the latest treatments to stop the spin.

Three women and a man smile as they pose for a photo in the hallway of a doctor’s practice. From left, are mother Jessica Hammaker; Dr. Stephanie Estes, obstetrician-gynecologist; Jamie Ober, registered nurse, holding baby Miles; and father Justin Baer.

The Medical Minute: Family on your timeline: Latest trends in family planning, fertility treatments and preservation

Jan 21, 2026

Infertility affects 10 to 15% of heterosexual couples. Penn State Health reproductive endocrinologists explain the latest fertility treatment options, along with family planning and fertility preservation.

A surgical team wearing blue gowns, masks, and caps performs a procedure in a brightly lit operating room, standing around a patient draped in sterile blue sheets beneath an overhead surgical light.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital expands surgical capabilities to Berks County

Jan 21, 2026

Pediatric surgeons partnering with highly trained pediatric hospitalists and nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center Penn State Health is expanding pediatric specialty services at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical […]

Five children walk across a wooden walking bridge. Various trees and weeds are in the foreground and background.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital reaffirms support for routine childhood immunizations

Jan 12, 2026

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital continues to strongly support routine childhood immunizations as a cornerstone of protecting infants and children from serious, preventable diseases.

Woman coughing on a sofa and holding a tissue while sick with the flu.

The Medical Minute: Got the flu? Here’s where to go for care

Jan 12, 2026

Knowing where to go for flu and other respiratory illnesses care helps you get treated faster – and keeps emergency rooms available for true, life-threatening emergencies.

A group of eight people pose for a photo at the Breidegam Family Birthing Center at St. Joseph Medical Center. They stand in front of two banners. The one behind them reads “Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center” and “Welcome Baby!”

St. Joseph Medical Center completes $1 million renovation of Breidegam Family Birthing Center

Jan 6, 2026

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has completed a $1 million renovation of its Breidegam Family Birthing Center. The project included modernized interiors with new flooring, paint and visitor-friendly reclining sofas that convert into beds.

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