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A man in surgical scrubs performs a neurosurgical procedure. He is wearing a surgical smock, mask, cap and gloves and looking into a microscope that is covered with plastic. Next to him is a blue cloth wrapped around the surgical instrument.

Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit expand access to neurosurgical care

Jun 10, 2019

Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit have signed a physician services agreement that calls for Penn State Health neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers to provide clinical and surgical care to patients at Geisinger Holy Spirit.

Two women in exercise clothing walk side-by-side, each holding small hand weights. They look at each other, smiling. Bushes are in the near background; farther in the background is an apartment building, slightly out of focus.

The Medical Minute: Healthy babies start with healthy moms

Jun 6, 2019

Athletes invest hours practicing before a big game. Runners train for months leading up to a marathon. A mother-to-be should likewise prepare herself for the mental and physical rigor of pregnancy, labor and caring for a newborn.

And the beat goes on…heart transplant patients, surgeons reunite

Jun 5, 2019

The 2019 annual reunion of heart transplant patients celebrated the 518 heart transplant surgeries done at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center since 1984.

Penn State Health, Highmark expand collaboration with private practice physicians

Jun 5, 2019

Penn State Health and Highmark today announced that 23 primary care physician practices across five Pennsylvania counties have joined Penn State Health Care Partners, a clinically-integrated network designed to share best practices and develop standards of care across the network.

Children’s Miracle Network raises $4.4 million for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Jun 4, 2019

Children’s Miracle Network raised $4,445,580.79 for Penn State Health Children's Hospital in 2018-2019. The total was announced during the 35th annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, which aired Monday, June 3 on WGAL-TV 8 from Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

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Ask Us Anything About… Stroke and Mini-strokes

Jun 3, 2019

We learn about mini-strokes as well as the increasing prevalence of strokes among young people from Penn State Stroke Center program coordinators Alicia Richardson and Cesar Velasco.

Arlene Faul, a 95-year-old woman from Hershey, smiles behind the counter of the Hershey Medical Center gift shop. She is wearing a vest, shirt, necklace and glasses. A man’s hand holds a phone out to her. Behind her are shelves of toiletries and other items. A top and sweater hang on a hanger on the right.

95-year-old volunteer spreads cheer at Hershey Medical Center gift shop

Jun 3, 2019

Arlene Faul of Hershey began volunteering at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center the year it opened its doors.

A woman smiles at her cellphone while reclining on a couch. Behind her, out of focus, are a potted plant and a window.

Hershey Medical Center unveils new app for expectant mothers

May 30, 2019

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center released MyYoMingo on April 17, a free educational app that offers expectant moms help with topics ranging from prenatal care to child’s first birthday.

A young boy and girl lay on the floor, each looking at a cell phone screen. The boy holds his phone, the girl’s phone is laying on the floor in front of her, and she’s resting her chin on her arms.

The Medical Minute: The pitfalls of too much screen time

May 30, 2019

Too much screen time can cause health problems for an adult. Mix it with the turmoil of teen years — or the plasticity of a preschooler’s brain — and it can lead to conditions ranging from obesity to mental health disorders.

Fourteen people – 10 children and 4 adults – stand in a row to pose for a photo, all of them smiling. Each child holds an award certificate.

Children’s Hospital and American Heart Association honor school contest winners

May 29, 2019

The American Heart Association and Penn State Health Children's Hospital honored 12 students from Dauphin, Lancaster and York county schools for their winning essays and artwork that presented their visions of a healthier community and heart heroes.

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