Dec 27, 2017
Dr. Craig Hillemeier, dean of Penn State College of Medicine, CEO of Penn State Health and senior vice president for Health Affairs at Penn State, has been named the Business Diversity Champion of the Year by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC.
Dec 21, 2017
Implanting a shunt or endoscopically reducing intracranial pressure and reducing fluid production are equally effective in treating infants with hydrocephalus caused by brain infections, according to an international team of researchers, but endoscopy may have fewer down-the-line complications.
Every year, the flu proves deadly and leads to tens of thousands of deaths across the U.S. With flu activity on the increase in Pennsylvania, Dr. Jay Zimmermann, a family physician at Penn State Medical Group - Elizabethtown, says now is the time to get vaccinated.
Dec 15, 2017
Two of Pennsylvania's leading health organizations, Penn State Health and Highmark Health, today announced plans for an innovative strategic partnership aimed at securing the future of health care in the region.
Back pain affects eight out of 10 people and is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. Dr. Mark Knaub, an orthopedic surgeon at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, talks about what you can do if you experience back pain and how to prevent it in the first place.
Dec 13, 2017
Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it's important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.
Dec 12, 2017
People who have trouble conceiving a child are far from alone. It's estimated that up to 15 percent of couples report difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Learn more about the causes and treatment options.
Dec 8, 2017
Santa Claus visited Penn State Health Children's Hospital -- by way of a video monitor and web-enabled camera.
Dec 6, 2017
Although many songs insist the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, it can be the worst for families grieving the loss of a child.
Dec 5, 2017
Several important health issues loom large for men, including heart disease – the leading cause of death – and other conditions such as stroke, accidental injury and depression.
