Mar 23, 2022
More than half of people with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of legal blindness in the U.S., yet fewer than half of patients with diabetes get their annual screenings.
Mar 16, 2022
Endometriosis, an inflammatory condition affecting 10% of women, causes severe pelvic pain and other complications. There’s no way to prevent it, but treatments are available to help manage the pain.
Mar 14, 2022
More than 20 senior nursing students gathered at St. Joseph Medical Center Feb. 24 to practice their critical thinking skills while making decisions about their future.
Mar 9, 2022
While over-the-counter tests for colon cancer provide results that can prevent a life-threatening illness, it’s better to think of them more as the sidekick to the real hero: colonoscopy. A Penn State Health physician discusses why it’s still the gold standard and why now it’s a must for a younger demographic.
Mar 2, 2022
Insurance companies are telling inflammatory bowel disease patients that they must switch to biosimilars for coverage to continue. A nurse practitioner from the Carlino Family IBD Center at Penn State Health says there’s no need to stress about it.
Feb 24, 2022
Penn State Health has appointed Dr. Marc Rovito to the newly created position of vice president and physician leader for cancer services.
Feb 23, 2022
Many people know that hardening of the arteries can cause a heart attack – but they may not realize that it can also cause serious problems in their legs. Dr. Matthew Cindric explains the causes of this condition—and how you can reduce your risk for it.
For four years, St. Joseph Medical Center has served as a high school transition site for Project SEARCH, an international program created to help students with disabilities secure competitive employment.
Feb 18, 2022
St. Joseph Medical Center’s Family and Community Medicine Residency program has earned osteopathic recognition from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Feb 16, 2022
A rapid heartbeat. A fluttering feeling in your chest. A heightened awareness of your own heartbeat. They can all be signs of a heart rhythm disorder called AFib. Cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Christopher Rogers explains why it’s important to get AFib treated sooner than later.
