Jun 9, 2022
Aortic dissections are among the most dire repercussions of unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking. But a Penn State Health cardiac surgeon says a new treatment can improve the outlook for some patients.
Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Kimberly Wolf has accepted the permanent role of vice president of medical affairs for Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center after serving in the interim role since February.
Jun 2, 2022
How do you speak to your child about the unspeakable ― another shooting at a U.S. school? A Penn State Health Children’s Hospital psychiatrist offers six steps in this week’s Medical Minute.
Protection against symptomatic COVID-19 begins to decrease after one month from initial vaccination, while immunity against severe COVID-19 remains high for about six months, according to a recent study by Penn State College of Medicine scientists.
May 25, 2022
A nationwide shortage of baby formula has many parents anxious. Pediatricians with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital share the dos and don’ts of navigating the shortage safely.
May 24, 2022
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
May 18, 2022
You can’t feel carotid stenosis, but the blockage of an artery in your neck can cause a stroke. Remedies include drugs, surgery and a new minimally invasive procedure called TCAR.
Penn State Health’s acute care hospitals celebrated their nurses last week with days of activities and events. The hospitals also recognized a number of award winners throughout the week. Below […]
May 17, 2022
The National Weather Service has presented the health system with StormReady certification for its efforts to ensure that staff, patients and visitors are prepared to receive information about and respond to all aspects of hazardous weather.
May 12, 2022
A child who’d been struck by a car was in serious danger. Luckily, an East Pennsboro Township police officer had been trained in Stop the Bleed. How a 90-minute course can save lives in this week’s Medical Minute.
