Location: Penn State Health St. Joseph

Rachel Frometa, who is seated and wears a mask and sunglasses on the top of her head, holds the hand of her mother, Betty Frometa, who stands beside her, as a vaccine is pressed into her arm by the hands of a health care worker.

Feeling relieved: Pop-up vaccination clinics reach underserved populations

Mar 30, 2021

Penn State Health is partnering with community organizations and local governments to help Phase 1A-eligible individuals in underserved communities have access to COVID-19 vaccinations.

A group of health care workers in scrubs stand in a hospital room and pose for a photo.

St. Joseph Medical Center Recognizes Guardian Angels for exceptional care

Mar 29, 2021

St. Joseph Medical Center presented three Guardian Angel awards on March 18 to Cancer Center staff recognized by patients and family members for exhibiting kindness and exceptional care.

A doctor talks with a patient

Urgent care centers cut down on wait times and have better hours of operation

Mar 22, 2021

You made it through the night, but you still aren’t feeling well. The next available appointment with your primary care physician is not until tomorrow. What do you do?

A nurse comforts an elderly woman in a wheelchair by holding her hand and placing her other hand on the patient’s shoulder.

The Medical Minute: You + your doctor = patient safety

Mar 18, 2021

National Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, but in reality, it’s a year-round focus for hospital staff – and one that started long before COVID-19 made you think twice about it.

A male patient wearing a white and blue hospital gown reclines in a hospital bed. A nurse’s hand, covered in a blue glove, grasps his hand, helping him to move.

St. Joseph nurse-driven mobility program delivers for COVID-19 patients

Mar 15, 2021

Thanks to a new nurse-driven mobility program, COVID-19 patients at St. Joseph Medical Center are stronger, out of bed more frequently and benefiting from more socialization.

John Scipione, a registered nurse with Employee Health Services at Hershey Medical Center, talks on the phone at a desk with his hand on a binder. He is wearing glasses, a long-sleeved shirt and a lanyard. Behind him are three women, two seated at a desk and one standing.

Behind the Scenes on the Front Lines: Employee Health Services

Mar 4, 2021

They take care of the people who take care of our patients – and since COVID-19 hit, that’s been an unprecedented challenge for the dedicated staff of Employee Health Services.

A female staff member stands next to a treadmill, looking up at a patient who is on the treadmill, slightly off camera.

Ask Us Anything About… Cardiac Rehabilitation

Feb 24, 2021

Cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs can help people recover from cardiovascular disease as well as learn how to eat better, exercise and maintain good health for life. In this interview, Allison Cannon and Parker Dundore, clinical exercise physiologists at Penn State Health St. Joseph, talk about complete rehabilitation care for a full range of cardiovascular conditions.

A man wearing a face mask gets a vaccine in his left arm at a vaccine clinic

Penn State Health launches public vaccination process

Feb 23, 2021

Penn State Health provided COVID-19 vaccines to more than 1,400 members of the public who meet current Phase 1A eligibility on its first day operating four new, dedicated vaccination sites across central Pennsylvania.

A woman in a mask looks away as another woman in hospital scrubs, rubber gloves and a nun’s habit gives her in an injection into her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: What to expect post-vaccine

Feb 17, 2021

For some people, anxiety over what may happen after they get the COVID-19 vaccine seems to almost outweigh the relief of getting protected. Here are some common questions and answers that should ease concerns.

A female physician holds a stethoscope up to a female patient's chest. They are seated next to a window.

Ask Us Anything About… Women’s Heart Health

Feb 16, 2021

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” it kills roughly the same number of women and men each year.

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