Location: Penn State Health St. Joseph

A woman divides blood samples in a bio safety room into separate tubes to be stored for future research.

College of Medicine biobank accredited by College of American Pathologists

Apr 15, 2021

Patients at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center who provide blood, saliva or other tissue specimens for research at Penn State College of Medicine can rest assured that their donations are in good hands

Female physician in sweater and dress shirt sits at a computer and smiles while talking with a patient during a telehealth visit.

Penn State Health OnDemand upgrades improve patient outcomes, physician workflow

Apr 12, 2021

New upgrades to Penn State Health OnDemand have improved the quality of virtual visits for patients and providers.

A woman in a decorated surgical mask and a beret receives an injection.

The Medical Minute: When you’re in it for the long haul with COVID-19

Apr 7, 2021

For a small group of COVID-19 survivors, often referred to as “long haulers,” fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety and depression can persist for months and can range from mild to incapacitating.

Low angle shot of business people standing behind social distancing signage on office floor. People in queue at office for safe entry checks post coronavirus pandemic.

The Medical Minute: Proceed with caution even after vaccination

Mar 31, 2021

More and more Americans are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19, but headlines warn that the number of cases is rising. What’s up with that?

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.

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