Location: Penn State Health St. Joseph

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.

Conceptual illustration of the coronavirus as if it were observed from a microscope.

Penn State Health changes visitation guidelines to include emergency departments, clinics

Feb 12, 2021

Penn State Health is changing its visitation guidelines to include emergency departments and clinics.

Angie Spohn stands in front of two large refrigerators in the lab and transfers test tubes from a rack into box. She wears a mask, lab coat and a pin that says ‘I got my COVID-19 vaccine!’

Behind the Scenes on the Front Lines: Laboratories

Feb 10, 2021

The staff at Penn State Health laboratories are processing tissue samples and blood tests, giving doctors information they need to make correct clinical diagnoses and undertaking pioneering research.

Conceptual illustration of the coronavirus as if it were observed from a microscope.

Penn State Health implements new visitation guidelines, effective Feb. 1

Jan 29, 2021

Penn State Health revises visitation guidelines.

A woman lying on a couch under a blanket and wearing a surgical mask presses a palm to her forehead.

The Medical Minute: Flu cases down, but keep your guard up

Jan 28, 2021

Flu cases are down this year, mostly because all the COVID-19 precautions like hand-washing and social distancing. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay vigilant. In fact, it might be more important now than ever.

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