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Two women in personal protective equipment, including gowns, masks, goggles, and gloves, stand alongside a vehicle, speaking to the driver, who’s not visible. One worker holds a swab.

The Medical Minute: The three types of COVID-19 tests

Oct 21, 2020

Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about testing abound. With COVID-19 cases trending upward, it’s important to understand when individuals should seek getting tested and what type of test they should have.

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Ask Us Anything About… COVID-19 Testing

Oct 19, 2020

Despite the fact that we’re many months into the COVID-19 pandemic, questions are still swirling about the various types of testing for the novel coronavirus. With incidence of COVID-19 trending upward in the U.S., the topic is as timely as ever. In this interview, we learn about the various types of tests, who should be tested and much more.

An illustration depicting a woman with a sad expression on her face. A shadowed figure stands behind her with its arm outstretched in front of her, with its index finger extended near her mouth.

The Medical Minute: Getting help following a sexual assault

Oct 14, 2020

For those seeking care for a sexual assault, a hospital visit can be terrifying. Providers say that’s why helping a patient feel safe and in control throughout their experience is critical.

Dr. Melissa Tribuzio, wearing glasses and a mask, holds a stethoscope to 2-year-old Matthew Fitzpatrick’s chest as he sits on his mother’s lap. He wears a diaper and has a pacifier in his mouth. Samantha Fitzpatrick, who is wearing a sweater and a mask, places her hand behind his back. His little brother, Ben, is in the background and wears a mask.

You’ve got a friend: Penn State Health earns highest marks in patient loyalty nationwide

Oct 13, 2020

Pediatrician Dr. Melissa Tribuzio dances with the 7-year-olds and pokes fun at the teenager’s eye rolls – all to put patients at ease. Gestures like these make Penn State Health a national leader in patient loyalty.

Young girl dressed for Halloween in brown top hat and pumpkin shirt gets her black smiley-face cloth facemask fitted by her mother prior to trick-or-treating.

The Medical Minute: Trick-or-treating safely amid COVID-19

Oct 8, 2020

How do parents separate myth from fact when it comes to trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic? Physicians with Penn State Health Children's Hospital explore the answers in this week’s Medical Minute.

Close-up photo of a gorgeous girl who is hugging her knees while looking through the window and dealing with sorrow and mood disorders.

Zgierska, colleagues work to reduce stigma in addiction terminology

Oct 7, 2020

Two Penn State College of Medicine authors joined others to write a commentary on an editorial published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. The editorial lists stigmatizing diagnostic terms and suggests replacements for them.

A female nurse administers medication at the bedside of a male patient in an Emergency Department room at Hershey Medical Center. A woman is seated in a chair nearby, looking on.

The Medical Minute: Planning ahead for a potential emergency department visit

Oct 1, 2020

Medical emergencies, by their nature, come with very little or no warning. While any injury or illness that requires a trip to the emergency room will likely cause distress, putting an action plan in place now can help minimize the anxiety and fear of a future visit.

A woman sits on a couch, while a man sits at her feet. Her left hand is holding his head; his right arm is resting on her legs. Both look down with a sullen look on their faces.

The Medical Minute: Preventing suicide during COVID-19

Sep 16, 2020

People contemplating suicide want help. As the COVID-19 pandemic raises the overall level of anxiety, a Penn State Health expert explains how you can help people in crisis in this week’s Medical Minute.

Dr. Zakiyah Kadry, wearing a hair net, surgical headgear, a face mask and a surgical gown, looks down at the operating table. Another staff member is near the camera, out of focus.

The Medical Minute: How COVID-19 has affected organ donation

Sep 10, 2020

With more than 109,000 people on the transplant waiting list nationwide, the need for organ donors remains great. A Penn State Health transplant surgeon explains how donors and recipients are kept safe during the COVID-19 pandemic in this week’s Medical Minute.

Lynette Chappell-Williams smiles. She is wearing a blazer over a top and a necklace and earrings.

Penn State Health names first chief diversity officer

Sep 10, 2020

Lynette Chappell-Williams has been appointed Penn State Health’s first systemwide vice president and chief diversity officer.

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