Sep 8, 2021
To help prevent a stroke — a common and serious risk associated with AFib — patients are treated with blood thinners. But for some, the medication itself can be risky.
Sep 1, 2021
No parent wants to hear the word “cancer.” Fortunately, few will, but it’s always smart to be attuned to signs that might warrant a further look. Two Penn State Health Children’s Hospital doctors discuss the warning signs.
Aug 26, 2021
Just as the moves to protect students by keeping them at home required them to weather some detrimental effects, their return this fall carries new risks. Two Penn State Health doctors discuss how you can keep your kids safe this fall.
Aug 24, 2021
Edward Chabalowski has been named vice president of finance and chief financial officer AT Penn State Health’s Berks and Lancaster county regions, effective Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Aug 18, 2021
Lactation consultants can help new moms anticipate and overcome nearly any hurdle to breastfeed their babies comfortably.
Aug 12, 2021
Penn State Health agrees with guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which strongly recommends masking for children in schools and encourages those who teach and work with children to be vaccinated if eligible.
Aug 11, 2021
No one is prepared for a medical emergency, but when the unexpected happens, there are things you can do – especially if you’re a bystander – that could make a bad situation better.
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.
