Apr 15, 2021
Most people know a good night’s sleep helps them feel refreshed and invigorated. But fewer realize how vital sleep is to their overall health and well-being.
Patients at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center who provide blood, saliva or other tissue specimens for research at Penn State College of Medicine can rest assured that their donations are in good hands
Apr 13, 2021
Community leaders in Lancaster County got a preview today of Penn State Health Lancaster Pediatric Center. The facility will provide high-level pediatric specialty care in an environment completely designed for and dedicated to children, teens and their families.
Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Behzad Soleimani has been selected to serve as interim director of Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, effective May 1. Soleimani replaces Dr. Lawrence Sinoway, who announced in February that he is stepping down as the institute’s director.
People who trust television and Facebook to provide them with accurate news about the coronavirus pandemic are less knowledgeable about COVID-19, according to a new study
New upgrades to Penn State Health OnDemand have improved the quality of virtual visits for patients and providers.
Reducing health disparities by examining the effectiveness of tools that encourage end-of-life conversations may improve the likelihood that underserved patients receive care that is consistent with their values and beliefs
Apr 8, 2021
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health staff at Penn State Health put aside their own anxiety and uncertainty to offer reassurance to patients, colleagues and community members during the past year.
Apr 7, 2021
For months now, we’ve been hearing about how the COVID-19 vaccines show promise of finally moving past the pandemic. But now comes word that the virus that causes COVID is mutating. In this interview, we learn what this process means for the pandemic that has lasted for over a year now. Are the mutations another roadblock to getting our lives back to normal? We get answers from two Penn State Health experts.
For a small group of COVID-19 survivors, often referred to as “long haulers,” fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety and depression can persist for months and can range from mild to incapacitating.