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Blue ribbon symbolic of prostate cancer awareness campaign and men's health on patients health record prescription form with a stethoscope.

The Medical Minute: Prostate cancer risks in African American men

Oct 25, 2021

African American men are at the highest risk for both developing and dying from prostate cancer. It is essential that this population take preventative measures and seek appropriate treatment if diagnosed.

U.S. gun violence increased 30% during COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 21, 2021

Gun violence increased by more than 30% in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

A woman with breast cancer poses with her daughter. Both are smiling.

The Medical Minute: You got your mother’s blue eyes. Will you get her breast cancer, too?

Oct 20, 2021

Family traits can be a source of pride – and a source of worry. Fortunately, only 5% to 10% of all cancers can be linked to a genetic mutation passed on from your mom or dad. How can you gauge your genetic risk?

Deborah Berini, president of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, speaks at a lectern as other people look on.

Penn State Health to again take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Oct 20, 2021

Penn State Health will provide an opportunity to drop off unwanted, unneeded or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 23, as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative.

A woman in professional dress hugs a man who is sitting in a chair in a hospital room. Both of their eyes are closed.

Being there: 24 hours with Pastoral Services

Oct 20, 2021

This two-part story covers a typical 24-hour span for chaplains before COVID-19 turned their world upside down.

A baby with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a hospital. She wears an inhaler containing medicine for stop coughing and disease flu.

The Medical Minute: What parents need to know about a rise in RSV

Oct 14, 2021

After a year of COVID-19 precautions that saw virtually no cases of this common childhood illness, respiratory syncytial virus – or RSV – is back with a vengeance, and health care professionals are concerned.

Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski delivers a speech while standing at a podium at the groundbreaking ceremony for the first home being built as part of the Got Your 6 at Home initiative.

College of Medicine partners with Charter Homes and Neighborhoods to support veterans’ mental health

Oct 12, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Health and Charter Homes and Neighborhoods have launched an initiative to better support veterans’ mental health and employment challenges in central Pennsylvania.

A nurse gives a man a vaccine in the arm

Penn State Health offers booster shots and third doses for eligible patients

Oct 7, 2021

Penn State Health is now offering booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to fully vaccinated individuals who meet eligibility requirements.

Margarita Biascochea smiles as she sits behind a desk with a computer monitor in front her. She has long hair, glasses and wears a zip-up sweat suit jacket over her shirt.

I am Penn State Health: Margarita Biascochea

Oct 7, 2021

Margarita Biascochea, a patient care secretary at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, enjoys using her translation skills to help Hispanic patients feel at home the minute they arrive.

A nurse checks on a young patient's heartbeat. The little girl sits on her mother's lap while the nurse does the checkup.

The Medical Minute: Advanced practice providers play essential role in today’s health care environment

Oct 6, 2021

“Is anyone here an advanced practice provider?” Their name might not have the same ring to it as their doctor counterparts, but other members of a health care team are playing bigger roles in care. A guide to other people behind the stethoscopes in this week’s Medical Minute.

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