May 19, 2021
Is that raspy voice a sign of seasonal allergies, or could it be something else? Speech language pathologist Carrie Ruggiero explains the causes of hoarseness – and the health conditions it might be masking.
New findings could guide the development of new therapeutics to delay or even halt the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.
May 18, 2021
Residents of central Pennsylvania had the information they needed to slow the spread of COVID-19 early on in the pandemic, but were overwhelmed with worries about mixed messages and distrust of some sources.
May 12, 2021
Medical, physician assistant and graduate students from Penn State College of Medicine make up the student vaccine task force that supports Penn State Health's vaccination efforts.
The commitment to give care over a long span of time is one of the most selfless and, for many, sacred things one can do for a loved one – but it is also one of the most demanding.
Located just a mile from their house and even closer to their heart, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center feels like home to the Diaz family.
May 11, 2021
A stroke is considered a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain can quickly begin to die. This can cause serious disability or even death. Program Coordinator Morgan Boyer, from Penn State Health St. Joseph, provides important information to help families recognize the symptoms of stroke.
Over the past year, studies have revealed that certain pre-existing conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure, can increase a person’s risk of dying from COVID-19.
May 6, 2021
Being pregnant throughout the pandemic has been a blessing to Ryan Warner. It’s given her something joyful to take her mind off “other strange, unknown things.”
After an extraordinary – and often exhausting – year of caring for patients amid the challenging conditions posed by COVID-19, nurses need a little TCL. Penn State Health’s celebration of Nurses Week, Thursday, May 6, through Wednesday, May 12, features activities to promote healing and spread cheer.
