Location: Penn State Health

Dr. John Pennock, wearing a sport jacket and tie, wraps an arm around Constance Murray. Both are standing in a room surrounded by other people with signs and T-shirts that say “Save Lives.”

Hershey Medical Center heart transplant program boasts best survival rate in Mid-Atlantic region

Oct 15, 2019

One hundred percent of all patients who receive a heart transplant at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center survive for at least one year post-surgery, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).

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Geisinger and Penn State Health announce letter of intent for Holy Spirit to join Penn State Health

Oct 15, 2019

Penn State Health and Geisinger announced today the signing of a letter of intent to transfer ownership of Holy Spirit Health System to Penn State Health.

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Rite Aid grant to help fund Penn State Children’s Hospital camps

Oct 14, 2019

Penn State Children’s Hospital will use a $283,000 grant from the Rite Aid Foundation to continue and grow 11 camps for children with special medical needs.

An aerial view of an artist's rendering of a future three-story hospital.

Penn State Health launches search for Hampden Medical Center executive leadership team

Oct 10, 2019

Penn State Health initiated this week a national search for a president of Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center.

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The Medical Minute: Hand sanitizers effective, but handwashing is better

Oct 9, 2019

Hand sanitizers are convenient alternatives to handwashing, and they do work. But when it comes to keeping germs away as we enter the cold and flu season, nothing beats a good scrubbing with soap and water.

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Hershey Medical Center is the first in the region to implement advanced robotic technology for complex spine procedures

Oct 9, 2019

Patients seeking treatment for debilitating neck or back conditions may benefit from a new cutting edge tool in use at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

A man holds a piece of vision screening equipment, pointing to it, as a young girl looks on. A woman stands on the other side of the girl, holding and looking at a clipboard.

Hershey Medical Center personnel provide free health screenings for Lebanon students

Oct 7, 2019

Nurses, physicians and medical students from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center visited Northwest Elementary School in Lebanon to provide health screenings for students.

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Young infants with fever may be more likely to develop infections

Oct 7, 2019

Infants with a high fever may be at increased risk for infections, according to research from Penn State College of Medicine.

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Penn State Health St. Joseph interpreters grow in diversity and number

Oct 4, 2019

With seven onsite medical interpreters, Penn State Health St. Joseph has more interpreters on staff — driven by a growing demographic — than ever before.

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The Medical Minute: Making ADHD less stressful on the family

Oct 2, 2019

Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is even more difficult. According to one psychologist, the best situation is when parents and teachers work together to manage behaviors and promote the child’s success.

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