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Ask Us Anything About… Chest Pain

Nov 8, 2021

Chest pain is not something to ignore. It has many possible causes and, in many cases, is related to the heart. But chest pain can also be caused by other problems. Some of these conditions are serious while others are not.

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The Medical Minute: Five questions answered on children and the COVID vaccine

Nov 3, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Nov. 2 gave emergency authorization for use of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine for children as young as 5 years old. A pediatrician answers questions.

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Penn State Health now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5 and up at dedicated vaccination sites

Nov 3, 2021

Penn State Health is now administering doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 17 years old at its dedicated vaccination sites in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster counties.

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The Medical Minute: Prostate cancer risks in African American men

Oct 25, 2021

African American men are at the highest risk for both developing and dying from prostate cancer. It is essential that this population take preventative measures and seek appropriate treatment if diagnosed.

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The Medical Minute: You got your mother’s blue eyes. Will you get her breast cancer, too?

Oct 20, 2021

Family traits can be a source of pride – and a source of worry. Fortunately, only 5% to 10% of all cancers can be linked to a genetic mutation passed on from your mom or dad. How can you gauge your genetic risk?

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Proof in the produce: voucher program may help diabetes patients manage their health

Oct 19, 2021

Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine have teamed up with staff from the Veggie Rx program to figure out if the program was improving health outcomes for patients.

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The Medical Minute: What parents need to know about a rise in RSV

Oct 14, 2021

After a year of COVID-19 precautions that saw virtually no cases of this common childhood illness, respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV – is back with a vengeance, and health care professionals are concerned.

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I am Penn State Health: Margarita Biascochea

Oct 7, 2021

Margarita Biascochea, a patient care secretary at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, enjoys using her translation skills to help Hispanic patients feel at home the minute they arrive.

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The Medical Minute: Advanced practice providers play essential role in today’s health care environment

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.

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Show support of LGBTQ employees and patients on National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11

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.

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