Apr 6, 2022
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has been on the rise ― and so is alcohol-associated liver disease. Two Penn State Health doctors discuss what alcohol does to the liver and when it’s time for a transplant in this week’s Medical Minute.
Dr. Brian McGillen is featured for April in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Apr 5, 2022
Penn State researchers have developed a new web-based application that could help pharmacists and other health care providers reduce unintended interactions between medical and recreational marijuana products and other medications.
Apr 4, 2022
In observation of Child Abuse Awareness Month, 481 blue pinwheels have been “planted” in front of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey.
Mar 31, 2022
A sibling may feel worried about their brother or sister, especially if they look ill or are confined to a hospital bed, or they may think they did something to cause the illness. A Penn State Health Child Life specialist talks about how you can help your child when their brother or sister is sick.
Mar 24, 2022
Penn State President-elect Neeli Bendapudi visited Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health this week as part of her listening tour to meet with students, faculty and staff across Penn State’s campuses.
At least 100 vehicles representing more than 75 organizations filled the night sky with flashing lights of many different colors, all in an effort to brighten the spirits of patients and families at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Mar 23, 2022
The All Things Diversity program’s March events included a session in Lancaster, which focused on diversity and culture in the community, and another in Hershey, with a discussion on ageism.
More than half of people with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of legal blindness in the U.S., yet fewer than half of patients with diabetes get their annual screenings.
Mar 18, 2022
Fourth-year medical students took part in Match Day, an annual tradition where students find out which residency programs they will join to complete the next phase of their training.
