Location: Penn State Health

A woman gets her height measured by a medical assistant in a doctor’s office.

The Medical Minute: Is BMI telling the whole story?

Sep 2, 2026

Losing 73 pounds in 15 months is cause for celebration – but according to the body mass index (BMI) calculations, Deborah Dunn would still meet the BMI criteria for obesity. […]

An individual in a wheelchair holds a basketball in the air and smiles. Another person to her right reaches out toward the ball.

Penn State Health RecFest celebrates inclusive recreation for all ages and abilities

Aug 24, 2026

Penn State Health RecFest 2026 brought together hundreds of community members to explore adaptive sports, inclusive recreation and wellness opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Aerial view of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus with multiple modern buildings, parking areas, landscaped grounds, and a helipad, surrounded by wooded hills and farmland under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Penn State Health notifies public of potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

Aug 21, 2026

Penn State Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Sarah Kawasaki talks to a patient seated in an office exam chair. The patient is shown from behind. A blood pressure cuff and other medical instruments hang on the wall nearby.

The Medical Minute: What is 7-OH? The dangerous addiction risk sold at convenience stores

Aug 19, 2026

7-OH kratom products sold in vape shops and gas stations are raising concerns over their opioid-like effects, addiction risks and intense withdrawal, warns a Penn State Health addiction medicine expert.

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Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine recognized as best places to work for disability inclusion

Aug 18, 2026

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have been named “World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses” in the 2026 Disability Index.

Three people stand atop a wooden platform, each wearing helmets and safety equipment related to ziplining. The child in the middle has his hands raised in the air.

A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years

Aug 7, 2026

Camp Lionheart recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, bringing together children and teens with heart disease for a week of traditional summer camp activities in a medically supported environment.

Student leaders on stage at the Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit hold oversized number cards revealing the total amount raised for the 2025-26 school year.

Four Diamonds Mini-THON ® surpasses $83 million raised in the fight to conquer childhood cancer since 1993

Aug 7, 2026

Student leaders from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states gathered today in Hershey for the annual Mini-THON Leadership Summit, where they celebrated another milestone year in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. During the event, students revealed an impressive $6,478,166.86 raised during the 2025-26 school year to support Four Diamonds.

Life Lion medical helicopter approaching the helipad above the emergency department entrance at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter

Aug 6, 2026

Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport has welcomed a new helicopter to its life-saving fleet, reinforcing the program’s commitment to providing safe, rapid critical care transport across central Pennsylvania and surrounding communities.

Mother buttons daughter’s jacket as she gets ready for school. Daughter is wearing a backpack. A table with breakfast dishes is in front of them.

Medical Minute: 6 tips from school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season

Aug 4, 2026

A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings. From physicals to vaccines and sleep routines, Pennsylvania school nurses share tips to keep kids safe and ready to learn.

A silhouette of two employees standing and talking in front of a window at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. A computer on a cart is between the two of them.

Penn State Health expands tuition program to strengthen workforce and support patient care across health system

Jul 30, 2026

Penn State Health is expanding its employee tuition program to provide all full-time employees and their eligible dependents with significant tuition discounts at Penn State and Pennsylvania College of Technology, reinforcing its commitment to workforce development, retention and educational advancement.

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