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Rosemary Manbachi, a Penn State Cancer Institute patient, rings a bell symbolizing the end of an individual's cancer treatment. Looking on are David L. Holmberg, president and CEO of Highmark Health (left), and Dr. Ray Hohl, director of Penn State Cancer Institute (center). A blue backdrop contains the Highmark Health and Penn State Health logos.

Highmark Health grants $25 million to Penn State Health to advance cancer research and innovative therapies

Apr 5, 2018

The grant will provide support for development of new cancer treatment drugs, clinical trials to test promising new therapies and recruitment of leading cancer researchers in key disciplines.

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The Medical Minute: Reducing the likelihood of developing cancer

Apr 4, 2018

There are many factors that determine your likelihood of developing cancer, including age, genetic predisposition and lifestyle.

Seven people -- five in business suits, two in white physician's coats, and all wearing white helmets -- use gold shovels to dig into a pile of dirt. A stone wall is in the background.

Penn State Health St. Joseph breaks ground on $5.5 million Cancer Center expansion

Apr 4, 2018

A new $5.5 million addition to the Penn State Health St. Joseph Cancer Center to open by year's end will offer people in the Berks region faster, more targeted radiation treatments close to home.

An external view of the Penn State Cancer Institute building in Hershey, Pa.

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine elevate Radiation Oncology to department status

Apr 2, 2018

Penn State College of Medicine has created a new Department of Radiation Oncology and named Dr. Rickhesvar Mahraj, professor of radiology and pediatrics, its interim chair.

Hershey Medical Center celebrates National Doctors' Day

Mar 30, 2018

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is celebrating National Doctors' Day, an annual observance to recognize the contributions of physicians to the communities they serve.

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The Medical Minute: Joint cracks and pops usually not cause for concern

Mar 28, 2018

It's not unusual for your body to make “popping” or “cracking” sounds as you lean over, twist or reach for something. Fortunately, it's also typically not a cause for worry.

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Sulfur amino acid restriction could amount to new dietary approach to health and longevity

Mar 27, 2018

The longevity and health improvements seen in animals on sulfur amino acid-restricted diets could translate to people, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Five people - four adults and one child - pose while holding an oversized check from Subway, made payable to THON and Penn State Health Children's Hospital. It's in the amount of $21,552.46.

Subway's Cookie That Cares raises more than $20,000

Mar 26, 2018

Representatives of central Pennsylvania Subway restaurants recently presented a check for $21,552 to THON as part of its February Cookie That Cares promotion.

Children's Miracle Network program wins fundraising awards

Mar 26, 2018

CMN Hospitals presented Children's Miracle Network (CMN) at Penn State Health Children's Hospital with two national awards at its annual conference in Orlando this month.

A Nittany Lion statue is in the foreground; bushes are just behind it, and Penn State Health St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is in the background.

Good Shepherd leases space from Penn State Health St. Joseph

Mar 22, 2018

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network plans to open a 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center.

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