Jun 25, 2020
Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we learn, work and socialize. Now, as nearly all of Pennsylvania is in the green phase of reopening, it is essential for people to remain vigilant by wearing face masks when unable to maintain proper social distancing.
Jun 23, 2020
In the war against COVID-19 Penn State REACH is working around the clock in Lebanon and Berks counties to get information – in Spanish ― out to the people who need it.
Jun 8, 2020
Nearly seven weeks after temporarily suspending its cardiac rehabilitation services in response to COVID-19, Penn State Health St. Joseph welcomed back nearly all of its cardiac rehab patients without any significant safety concerns when the program resumed operations.
Jun 2, 2020
Penn State Health has revised its patient visitation guideline to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, while also continuing to protect staff, patients and visitors.
May 21, 2020
Friday, May 22, will be the last day that Penn State Health will accept drop-off donations of key supplies from the community at large. The health system will close its donation centers in Hershey, Reading, Lancaster and State College.
Barbara Moyer, director of volunteer services at St. Joseph Medical Center, sewed nearly 130 face masks and sent them to volunteers.
May 13, 2020
During National Hospital Week May 10 to 16, Penn State Health recognizes the extraordinary commitment of all its employees, not only now but all year long.
May 9, 2020
Penn State Health today announced it will begin to gradually and systematically resume standard patient appointments, non-emergent surgical procedures and other clinical activities after nearly two months of restrictions due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
May 6, 2020
Nurses act as caregiver, advisor, confidante, educator, advocate – often all at once – and for multiple patients. Nurses also shape policies at the national level as representatives of professional organizations. During National Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the important role nurses play, now and every day of the year.
May 5, 2020
Penn State Health St. Joseph opened a curbside chest X-ray service at the medical center’s main entrance at 2500 Bernville Road on May 4. This new service is part of its continued efforts to ensure patient safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
