Location: Penn State Health

A woman holds a head of broccoli and an orange while looking at other produce at a farmer’s market. She is wearing a sweater and has glasses.

A fresh start: Penn State Health’s Veggie Rx program offers a recipe for wellness

Sep 30, 2025

The Veggie Rx program created by Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine helps people improve their health through food, offering nutrition education and vouchers for fresh produce.

Five people hold up one of their hands toward the camera as they pose for a photo with a check from Hyundai Hope on Wheels for $400,000. A car is in the background, and behind that is Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

Penn State physician-researcher receives pediatric cancer research grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels

Sep 26, 2025

Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded a $400,000 2025 Scholar Hope Grant to Dr. Giselle Sholler, division chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, to support her pioneering work in pediatric cancer research.

Dr. Emily Funk of Penn State Health Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery points to a scar on the neck of a male patient in an exam room. She is wearing a white lab coat and glasses. He is wearing a T-shirt. Behind them is a monitor.

The Medical Minute: The thyroid cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Sep 10, 2025

Thyroid cancer is rare overall, but one of the most common in young adults. A Penn State Health head and neck surgical oncologist explains diagnosis and today’s most advanced treatments.

Mature woman having a hot flash.

The Medical Minute: I’m cold, bald, flat and bloated. What’s wrong? Blame menopause

Sep 3, 2025

Although hot flashes and night sweats get most of the attention, menopause can bring some lesser-known symptoms. Two Penn State Health experts explain their causes and ways to find relief.

A woman patient smiles as she sits in a chair in a doctor’s exam room, while a nurse in scrubs puts a blood pressure cuff in a basket on the wall.

A beacon of hope and healing

Aug 25, 2025

For decades, Jeanette Van Deusen, 52, had health insurance through her job. After her husband’s death, she returned to her hometown in central Pennsylvania to be near family. However, she […]

Small American flags stuck in the ground around a garden in front of a St. Joseph Medical Center

Nearly 700 flags pay tribute to veterans, active-duty military through Flags of Honor program

Aug 15, 2025

Thanks to support for Penn State Health’s Flags of Honor program, 676 American flags were displayed at the entrances of its community hospitals Memorial Day through mid-July.

A boy wearing a backpack looks up at mother sadly as he holds her hand.

The Medical Minute: Helping kids tackle back-to-school anxiety — and start the year strong

Aug 14, 2025

It’s normal for kids to feel back-to-school butterflies, but ongoing struggles may need support. A Penn State Health pediatric clinical counselor shares tips to help children start the year confidently.

A medical team in full surgical attire, including masks, gowns, gloves, and protective eyewear, perform a procedure in a high-tech operating room.

Penn State Health hospitals recognized for high-quality stroke and cardiovascular care

Aug 13, 2025

The American Heart Association has honored Penn State Health’s hospitals with a series of prestigious awards for following up-to-date, research-based guidelines in treating stroke and heart disease. These efforts have […]

A community health nurse at Penn State Health smiles at a man as she checks his blood pressure. She is wearing a T-shirt and has a stethoscope around her neck. He is wearing a shirt with a leaf print on it.

Turning corner stores into health hubs

Aug 6, 2025

Penn State Health and The Food Trust are helping convenience stores become hubs for healthier communities through the Healthy Corner Store Initiative, offering free health checks and food education.

Mom and girl touch foreheads as girl gets ready for school. Girl is wearing a school uniform and backpack.

The Medical Minute: Parents, add these health tips to your back-to-school to-do list

Aug 5, 2025

Your child needs more than school supplies to get ready for the new school year. Two Penn State Health pediatricians share tips to help parents ease the back-to-school transition.

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