Location: Penn State Health Medical Group

An icy sidewalk in winter with a sign in the foreground reading ‘Attention slippery!’

The Medical Minute: Don’t overdo it in winter weather

Feb 24, 2021

Whether the blanket of snow outside beckons you to a winter play land of skiing and sledding or to the mundane tasks of shoveling or snow blowing, consider your health and safety before you venture out.

A man wearing a face mask gets a vaccine in his left arm at a vaccine clinic

Penn State Health launches public vaccination process

Feb 23, 2021

Penn State Health provided COVID-19 vaccines to more than 1,400 members of the public who meet current Phase 1A eligibility on its first day operating four new, dedicated vaccination sites across central Pennsylvania.

A woman in a mask looks away as another woman in hospital scrubs, rubber gloves and a nun’s habit gives her in an injection into her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: What to expect post-vaccine

Feb 17, 2021

For some people, anxiety over what may happen after they get the COVID-19 vaccine seems to almost outweigh the relief of getting protected. Here are some common questions and answers that should ease concerns.

Conceptual illustration of the coronavirus as if it were observed from a microscope.

Penn State Health changes visitation guidelines to include emergency departments, clinics

Feb 12, 2021

Penn State Health is changing its visitation guidelines to include emergency departments and clinics.

A woman sits on the edge of a bed with chest pain, experiencing a heart attack.

The Medical Minute: Is it a panic attack or a heart attack?

Feb 10, 2021

Panic attacks aren’t deadly, but heart attacks kill. That’s why knowing the difference could save a life.

A young boy sits by a window, wearing a surgical mask, with his face in his hands.

The Medical Minute: Parental involvement can help stem COVID-related suicide attempts in children

Feb 3, 2021

Doctors are seeing a surge in childhood suicides brought on by isolating conditions created by COVID-19. Parents can help by looking for red flags.

The front of a medical outpatient treatment center

Penn State Health Cocoa Outpatient Center now open to patients

Feb 1, 2021

Penn State Health Cocoa Outpatient Center is now open to patients.

Conceptual illustration of the coronavirus as if it were observed from a microscope.

Penn State Health implements new visitation guidelines, effective Feb. 1

Jan 29, 2021

Penn State Health revises visitation guidelines.

A woman lying on a couch under a blanket and wearing a surgical mask presses a palm to her forehead.

The Medical Minute: Flu cases down, but keep your guard up

Jan 28, 2021

Flu cases are down this year, mostly because all the COVID-19 precautions like hand-washing and social distancing. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay vigilant. In fact, it might be more important now than ever.

A Black woman doctor wearing a protective face mask talks to a male patient at a clinic. The doctor has a stethoscope around her neck and is sitting in a chair. The male patient is wearing a face mask and a button-down shirt.

Penn State Health strengthens bias policies to support physicians, staff, learners

Jan 26, 2021

Penn State Health is implementing a systemwide patient bias prevention policy to protect employees from patients’ intolerant actions and directives based on background, race or religion.

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