Location: Penn State Health Medical Group

Volunteer drives four hours round-trip to take patient to her appointments

Jun 20, 2018

Eighty-four-year-old Josephine Kurtz cared for others as a nurse's aide, tended to elderly family members and still visits nursing home residents. Now, a selfless stranger is making it possible for her to make the long trek from her home to Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute.

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The Medical Minute: Preventing hearing damage during summer activities

Jun 13, 2018

For many, summer means the sweet sounds of live concerts, fireworks, lawnmowers and splashing water. To optimize the fun summer sounds, here are some preventative measures to protect your hearing during these outdoor activities.

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Heart recipients swap stories at transplant patient reunion

Jun 13, 2018

Some of the nearly 500 people who have received a new heart at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center over the past three decades gathered recently to celebrate their successes.

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The Medical Minute: Reminders for a healthy summer

Jun 6, 2018

Life can be pretty good during the summer – especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad.

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Penn State Health launches new integrated electronic health record and patient billing system

Jun 4, 2018

This past weekend, Penn State Health launched a new, integrated electronic health record and patient billing system—called CareConnect.

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The Medical Minute: Tips to stay safe in water this summer

May 31, 2018

Summer means fun in the sun, but also in the pool, at the beach or on the lake. So it's important to know how to stay safe while enjoying the water.

Children's Miracle Network telethon to air June 4 on WGAL-TV8

May 30, 2018

The 34th annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon benefitting Penn State Health Children's Hospital will air Monday, June 4 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on WGAL-TV 8.

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Penn State Health and Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology reach agreement

May 23, 2018

Penn State Health and Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology announced today they have reached agreement to join together to provide unmatched, patient-focused oncology and hematology services to central Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

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Research supports restrictions on opioid-containing cough and cold medicines for children

May 22, 2018

Prescription cough and cold medicines containing the opioid hydrocodone were more likely to cause serious side effects in children than those containing codeine, according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine.

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The Medical Minute: The ABCs of handling emergency situations

May 16, 2018

Emergency situations are always stressful, but knowing how to respond at such a time can greatly reduce the anxiety so that everyone involved can get through it safely.

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