Location: Penn State Health Medical Group

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The Medical Minute: What to expect when COVID-19 meets flu season

Sep 3, 2020

The combining of the COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal flu could make this the best influenza season ever or the worst. Our experts explain why in this week’s Medical Minute.

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Ask Us Anything About… Midwifery

Sep 1, 2020

If natural childbirth is what you're seeking and if it's the best medical approach for you, a midwife can be an excellent option. Angela Klock, a certified nurse midwife with Penn State Health Obstetrics and Gynecology, answers questions and clears up confusion around this approach.

A man in a dress shirt with a stethoscope around his neck sits at a computer in a clinic room. He talks with a woman who is in the foreground, facing away from the camera. A lung scan is on the computer screen.

The Medical Minute: Understanding pulmonary nodules

Aug 26, 2020

Most pulmonary nodules prove harmless. But in some cases, they can be a sign of lung cancer. Learn how doctors find, test and – if necessary – remove nodules from the lungs.

A woman and a baby lay side by side on their stomachs. They look at each other, smiling. The baby has their hands on a book and a toy in the foreground.

The Medical Minute: Will I need a C-section with my second child?

Aug 20, 2020

Many women pregnant for a second time wonder if they can have a vaginal birth if they previously had a cesarean delivery. Penn State Health experts say it depends a great deal on their first birth experience.

Shalisa Walker stands arm in arm with John Dohner in front of a chain link fence at a softball field. Walker has long hair and wears a tank top. Dohner, who is bald, wears a T-shirt. Both are wearing masks.

Hershey Medical Center nurse hits a home run for life

Aug 19, 2020

Hershey Medical Center acute care nurse Shalisa Walker hit a home run last month when she helped save the life of a softball player who suffered a heart attack in the outfield.

A close-up of a young child looking through the lenses of eye examination equipment, which contains several dials.

The Medical Minute: Common eye conditions in children

Aug 6, 2020

While pediatricians routinely screen infants and toddlers for vision problems, parents should also be aware of common eye conditions. With knowledge and action, they can help set up their children for healthy vision — for the classroom and beyond.

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The Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Jul 22, 2020

Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it’s critical to know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.

An external photo of the Highmark building in East Pennsboro Township. Trees, a bus shelter and driveway are in the foreground.

Penn State Health, Highmark to open Cumberland County site

Jul 16, 2020

Highmark and Penn State Health have announced plans to build a new health practice located on the Highmark corporate campus on Center Street in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County.

A pregnant woman’s hands touch her belly. The midsection of a doctor can be seen in the background wearing a lab coat. A stethoscope is wrapped around his neck.

Cerner PowerChart Maternity and FetaLink launch July 26

Jul 14, 2020

Penn State Health will implement a new, integrated system to care for its pregnant patients and their newborns on Sunday, July 26.

A man stands in the produce section of a grocery store, holding up a bunch of bananas and looking at them. He is wearing a face mask. Other shoppers are in the background.

The Medical Minute: Separating mask myths from facts

Jul 9, 2020

We see and hear new COVID-19 news almost every minute of the day. But separating facts from fiction can get challenging, especially when it comes to masks. We bust some common mask myths with two Penn State Health experts.

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