Location: Penn State Health Medical Group

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Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates joins Penn State Health

Mar 2, 2020

A leader in pulmonary and critical care in central Pennsylvania for more than 40 years is now part of Penn State Health Medical Group.

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Diversity Council reports progress on building more inclusive environment

Feb 27, 2020

In January, Diversity Council members met with Penn State Health CEO Steve Massini to update him on their various initiatives.

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The Medical Minute: When chronic pain leads to depression in children

Feb 26, 2020

When chronic pain keeps children from being active and social, it’s no surprise that anxiety and depression can become unwelcome playmates. The good news: there is help, and it starts with recognizing that a problem exists.

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The Medical Minute: How much should I worry about that ‘extra’ heartbeat?

Feb 20, 2020

For people who feel premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), they can seem frightening. But the good news is they’re very common – and they’re not always dangerous.

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The Medical Minute: ‘Swiper’s thumb?’ Explore some common tech-related injuries

Feb 12, 2020

Thanks to society’s fondness for electronic gadgets, so-called tech-related injuries are on the rise. Learn how to ease the pain – or even prevent it in the first place.

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The Medical Minute: Missing medication doses can bring serious consequences

Feb 5, 2020

An alarming number of people don’t take the medications prescribed by their health care providers to manage chronic health conditions, and that can lead to a range of complications.

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Penn State Health St. Joseph Spring Ridge offers expanded services

Feb 4, 2020

After a year of change that included six phases of construction, a fully renovated and expanded Penn State Health St. Joseph outpatient satellite location is open for patients in Wyomissing, Pa.

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Medical Minute: Trying to quit smoking? Don’t go it alone.

Jan 22, 2020

We live in an era of self-empowerment. But when it comes to quitting smoking, going it alone isn’t the best approach. Read on for effective strategies from Penn State Health experts.

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The Medical Minute: Should you exercise when you’re sick?

Jan 8, 2020

The winter cold and flu season may try to knock out your new year’s plans to get or stay healthy, but the good news is you can fight back.

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Ask Us Anything About… Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Jan 7, 2020

When we think of congenital heart disease, we may think of someone who’s diagnosed and treated as a child. But sometimes, that heart condition may not be caught until the adult years. And even if it is caught early on, congenital heart disease is, in many ways, a lifelong condition. We learn more from Dr. Anisa Chaudhry, a cardiologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

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