Aug 4, 2021
The best way for smokers to reduce their risk of developing lung cancer is to stop smoking. But there’s another important effort that can save their lives: getting screened.
Jul 28, 2021
It’s no secret that people everywhere packed on pandemic pounds since February 2020. A Penn State Health dietitian offers three tips to lose the weight sanely and permanently.
Jul 21, 2021
When your skin gets dry and warm and you can’t sweat, it’s likely a medical emergency. Learn how to identify the signs of serious heat-related illnesses, and how to prevent them, from emergency medicine physician Dr. Eleanor Dunham in this week’s Medical Minute.
Jul 14, 2021
News of a rapidly spreading delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is unsettling. The best protection? The vaccine.
Jul 12, 2021
Penn State Health has joined forces with Healogics to manage the care of patients who are being treated for hard to heal wounds at two Penn State Health locations in Berks County.
Jul 8, 2021
Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) is currently being piloted at two Penn State Health Medical Group practices.
Jul 7, 2021
To call you the picture of health is an understatement. Why, then, do you need a doctor? In this week’s Medical Minute, two primary care providers explain why establishing a relationship with a doctor now can make all the difference to your health.
Jul 6, 2021
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has earned the highest recognition for chest pain care from the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction Registry.
Jul 1, 2021
When physiological responses to trauma linger long after the event has passed, it’s called post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking help are essential to recovery.
Jun 23, 2021
Research suggests that changes in lifestyle may affect the risk for dementia. Dr. Chen Zhao discusses how changes such as increased physical activity could reduce the risk for dementia.