Oct 6, 2021
“Is anyone here an advanced practice provider?” Their name might not have the same ring to it as their doctor counterparts, but other members of a health care team are playing bigger roles in care. A guide to other people behind the stethoscopes in this week’s Medical Minute.
Oct 4, 2021
The Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion encourages employees to show support for sexual and gender minority patients and colleagues by wearing rainbow socks for National Coming Out Day on Monday, Oct. 11.
Sep 29, 2021
Long a polarizing issue among adults, masks have become a source of contention among children and, unfortunately, a perfect set-up for bullying, with children taking many of their cues from things they hear their parents say at home.
Sep 22, 2021
With periods, pregnancies and pap smears in the rearview mirror, menopausal women may stop tending to health below their waist. A Penn State Health urogynecologist offers women advice as they age.
Sep 20, 2021
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees stuffed not one, but two buses with school and health supplies, and St. Joseph Medical Center employees stuffed 51 backpacks.
Sep 16, 2021
Think of it like radio making way for television. Image-guided radiation therapy has evolved to include the ability to track tumors in real time during treatment. It’s improving cure rates and limiting side effects for a growing number of cancer patients.
Sep 15, 2021
Community members can now access behavioral health services on their computer, smartphone or tablet using the Penn State Health OnDemand app.
Sep 13, 2021
To provide the communities we serve with a clear picture of how the pandemic is affecting our hospitals and staff, Penn State Health is once again making a public COVID-19 dashboard available on our website.
Sep 10, 2021
The health system is revising its visitation guidelines, effective September 13.
Sep 9, 2021
Chrissy Kushlick, a St. Joseph Medical Center critical care nurse, demonstrates how the Ceribell Rapid Response Electroencephalogram (EEG) system is worn.
