Location: Penn State Health St. Joseph

Penn State Health employees gathered outside to collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications from the community.

Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 28

Oct 20, 2023

Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 28, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

A mother puts her baby to sleep in a crib.

The Medical Minute: Parents can guard against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Oct 18, 2023

Whether it’s nap time or bed time, there’s a safe way to urge your baby to sleep. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s so important to take the right steps.

A table has a blue table cloth over it that says "Penn State Health." On top of the table is a small Nittany Lion statue.

Penn State Health and College of Medicine showcase achievements of staff, students and faculty

Oct 16, 2023

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have compiled the following list to recognize awards and appointments for faculty, staff and students.

Osiris Martinez-Urquilla holds up a vial in front of lab testing equipment at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center’s laboratory. She is wearing a lab coat and rubber gloves. Her hair is in a ponytail. Behind her is a work bench with laptops and two chairs.

Forging a new future: Tuition reimbursement helps lab manager advance her career

Oct 12, 2023

When Osiris Martinez-Urquilla arrived in the United States from El Salvador in 2004, she was hopeful for what this new beginning would mean for her future. Education has always been […]

A young woman seated on a couch clutches her forehead and reads a thermometer. A box of tissues is positioned near her lap and a blanket is draped over her shoulders.

The Medical Minute: Uptick in COVID cases, new vaccine available

Oct 4, 2023

Cases of COVID-19 are up since this summer, and a new vaccine is available. A Penn State Health infectious disease expert offers the latest on the pandemic.

People in a group therapy session put their hands on a woman’s back to show support.

The Medical Minute: Stay positive when talking with people with substance use disorders

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.

Woman holding a dropper of sublingual CBD cannabis hemp oil.

The Medical Minute: Talk to your health care provider about any use of cannabinoid products

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.

Two women lean across a hospital bed. The woman on the left gestures at the woman on the right. A man in the background looks on.

The Medical Minute: How to communicate with someone who doesn’t hear? Just ask them.

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.

An image of a daisy is superimposed with the words "DAISY Award."

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center names three DAISY Award winners in July, August

Aug 31, 2023

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.

A group of about 10 people pose for a photo with the Penn State Nittany Lion underneath an outdoor event tent.

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center celebrates 150 years of serving Berks County

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.

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