Location: Penn State Health Medical Group

Child Life Assistant Tiffaney Horner places special glasses on the face of 2-year-old Ava Lawson as her sister Aurora, 3, looks on. Ava is seated in a toy car. In the near background is a table with sunglasses, shirts, cups and other merchandise on it.

Pediatric patients celebrate Halloween early

Oct 16, 2019

Pediatric patients and their families at Penn State Health Children's Hospital enjoyed a Halloween party, complete with costumes, games and crafts.

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Rite Aid grant to help fund Penn State Health Children’s Hospital camps

Oct 14, 2019

Penn State Health Children's Hospital will use a $283,000 grant from the Rite Aid Foundation to continue and grow 11 camps for children with special medical needs.

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The Medical Minute: Hand sanitizers effective, but handwashing is better

Oct 9, 2019

Hand sanitizers are convenient alternatives to handwashing, and they do work. But when it comes to keeping germs away as we enter the cold and flu season, nothing beats a good scrubbing with soap and water.

A man, young boy and woman sit on a couch. The man and woman have an arm around the child, who is in the middle. A woman with a notepad sits across from them in a chair.

The Medical Minute: Making ADHD less stressful on the family

Oct 2, 2019

Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is even more difficult. According to one psychologist, the best situation is when parents and teachers work together to manage behaviors and promote the child’s success.

A woman in a medical coat stands at a computer. A mammogram image is on the monitor. In the background, out of focus, a woman stands facing imaging equipment.

The Medical Minute: Breast density — Separating myth from fact

Sep 26, 2019

Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there’s no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?

Dr. Christopher O’Hara holds up pipe cleaners twisted into two circles on a straight length of pipe cleaner and leans toward Savannah Doster, who throws back her head and laughs. The two are seated at a table upon which are frames and craft materials.

Hershey program brings physicians together with former patients

Sep 25, 2019

Hershey Medical Center hosted an event called “See Me Now” on Tuesday that reconnects doctors and the patients they helped.

A doctor smiles as she holds a hand in a plastic glove to a patient’s arm. The patient has gray hair.

Flu shot clinics begin at Penn State Health St. Joseph

Sep 25, 2019

Penn State Health St. Joseph began its seasonal flu shot clinics this month. Flu shots are available at a variety of locations through Oct. 31.

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The Medical Minute: Don’t stay silent on suicide

Sep 18, 2019

Suicide can be difficult to talk about due to the cultural stigma surrounding it and the devastating and lasting impact it has on people, families and communities. But it’s important to do so.

A man, a woman, a boy and a girl sit on bikes, looking toward each other and smiling. Each is wearing a jacket and a helmet. Behind them is a dirt path and several trees.

The Medical Minute: Four reasons to focus on family health and fitness

Sep 11, 2019

Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?

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The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis

Sep 4, 2019

What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.

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