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Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: A tick bite left her face paralyzed. Specialized treatment helped her smile again

Jul 15, 2026

Facial synkinesis happens when facial nerves send mixed signals, leading to unwanted movements. Penn State Health specialists offer injections, therapy and surgery to help improve function and quality of life.

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Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

Jul 13, 2026

Penn State Health is relocating inpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children to Holy Spirit Medical Center, expanding access to behavioral health care with 53 new inpatient beds and further integrating services under the Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health identity.

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The Medical Minute: Relax and let the experts handle your Independence Day fireworks

Jul 1, 2026

Want to enjoy Independence Day fireworks responsibly? A Penn State Health physician offers tips to help you celebrate with a bang – safely.

Two surgeons in blue sterile gowns and masks work in a high-tech operating room, standing beside a medical device containing a donor heart preserved in a transparent transport box while monitoring surgical equipment and screens.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts

Jun 22, 2026

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body, marking a […]

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Celebrate Independence Day at ‘An American Salute’ in Hershey

Jun 18, 2026

The sounds of summer – and the spirit of Independence Day – will fill the air once again as Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine invite the community to a beloved seasonal tradition.

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Penn State Health raises $51,742 during second annual ‘Let’s Get Ahead’ campaign

Jun 17, 2026

Penn State Health raised $51,742 through its second annual “Let’s Get Ahead” campaign during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April.

A thirsty man in the sun drinks a bottle of water.

The Medical Minute: Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness

Jun 17, 2026

As temperatures soar this summer, the risk of heat-related illness does, too. Recognizing the symptoms of this preventable illness and getting swift treatment are critically important.

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Naomi Shreiner named Penn State Health’s first vice president, Primary Care Service Line

Jun 17, 2026

Penn State Health has named Naomi Shreiner vice president, Primary Care Service Line, a newly established leadership role designed to strengthen and coordinate primary care across the health system. Shreiner […]

Adult daughter comforts her older mother, who appears sad.

The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

Jun 10, 2026

Maria R. says her mother has never had an easy life. “She’s dealt with depression for a long time,” says Maria, who asked not to use her real name. But […]

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse adjusts equipment and cares for an infant inside an incubator. Medical monitors, IV pumps, and respiratory equipment surround the bedside, while a vital signs monitor displays the baby's heart rate and other readings.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital named to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026” list

Jun 8, 2026

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious ranking evaluates the top 50 children’s hospitals […]

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