Location: Penn State Health

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Hershey Medical Center personnel provide free health screenings for Lebanon students

Oct 7, 2019

Nurses, physicians and medical students from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center visited Northwest Elementary School in Lebanon to provide health screenings for students.

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Young infants with fever may be more likely to develop infections

Oct 7, 2019

Infants with a high fever may be at increased risk for infections, according to research from Penn State College of Medicine.

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Penn State Health St. Joseph interpreters grow in diversity and number

Oct 4, 2019

With seven onsite medical interpreters, Penn State Health St. Joseph has more interpreters on staff — driven by a growing demographic — than ever before.

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The Medical Minute: Making ADHD less stressful on the family

Oct 2, 2019

Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is even more difficult. According to one psychologist, the best situation is when parents and teachers work together to manage behaviors and promote the child’s success.

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Hyundai Hope on Wheels bolsters pediatric cancer research at Penn State Children’s Hospital

Sep 27, 2019

Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented a $300,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope grant to Penn State Children’s Hospital and Four Diamonds researcher Dr. Sinisa Dovat.

Two medical personnel wearing surgical scrubs, masks and caps work in an operating room. In the background is an overhead light and a clock on the wall, along with other equipment.

Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit expand access to cardiothoracic surgery

Sep 26, 2019

A new agreement between Penn State Health and Geisinger Holy Spirit provides people living in the West Shore region with increased access to world class heart surgery.

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The Medical Minute: Breast density — Separating myth from fact

Sep 26, 2019

Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there’s no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?

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Highmark, Penn State University Athletics launch Nittany Fit challenge and rewards program

Sep 24, 2019

Highmark and Penn State University Athletics are teaming up to launch Nittany Fit, a new program that encourages Pennsylvanians to make healthy lifestyle choices and rewards participants for taking steps to improve their fitness, nutrition and mental and emotional well-being.

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Hershey Medical Center takes part in full-scale emergency response exercise

Sep 20, 2019

On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) held a full scale exercise in Hershey, Pa., to test emergency response plans in collaboration with local and state organizations.

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The Medical Minute: Don’t stay silent on suicide

Sep 18, 2019

Suicide can be difficult to talk about due to the cultural stigma surrounding it and the devastating and lasting impact it has on people, families and communities. But it’s important to do so.

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