Location: Penn State Health Medical Group

A close-up of a hospital patient™s hands, partially folded in their lap. One hand is connected to an IV line, the other has a white bandage on it.

The Medical Minute: Report sparks discussion about reducing cancer mortality

Feb 9, 2017

A Penn State Cancer Institute expert says a new report on cancer disparities invites a deeper examination by local health care organizations about the work that needs to be done.

An image of Dr. Margaret Mikula, superimposed over a larger photo of the Hershey Medical Center/College of Medicine campus.

Medical Center appoints new chief quality officer

Feb 7, 2017

Dr. Margaret Mikula has been appointed chief quality officer (CQO) for the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Medical Group practices.

Faculty and staff from Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute pose for a photo. All are wearing red.

Medical Center and College of Medicine go ‘Red For Women’

Feb 4, 2017

Physicians and staff from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine donned red in recognition of National Wear Red Day.

A graphic render of a cross-section of a human heart. The heart and some nearby arteries are red, while other arteries are pictured as blue.

The Medical Minute: Minimally invasive treatments for structural heart disease

Feb 2, 2017

Although blockages in the arteries of the heart, also known as coronary artery disease, are the best known, there are many other diseases that involve the actual structures inside the heart.

An exterior view of Penn State Health Children's Hospital,

Children's Hospital earns three-star rating for congenital heart surgery

Feb 1, 2017

Penn State Health Children's Hospital has once again earned a three-star rating for congenital heart surgery – the highest available – from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

A woman places her right hand on the back of her neck. Her head is turned slightly to the left.

The Medical Minute: Joint cracks and pops usually not cause for concern

Jan 18, 2017

It's not unusual for your body to make “popping” or “cracking” sounds as you lean over, twist or reach for something. Fortunately, it's also typically not a cause for worry.

Three nurses and the Nittany Lion pose for a photo, in front of a blue pipe-and-drape background.

Nurses provide flu shots at the Farm Show

Jan 13, 2017

Penn State Health partnered with the Department of Health to supply 2,500 doses of the flu shot for Farm Show week.

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The Medical Minute: Despite low profile, Zika remains a high concern

Jan 12, 2017

Even though the Zika virus hasn't been in the news as much lately, it remains a serious public health concern.

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The Medical Minute: Social interaction can affect breast cancer outcomes

Dec 22, 2016

New research suggests that women with stronger social connections while being treated for breast cancer may fare better than those who don't have that kind of support.

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The Medical Minute: Lower life expectancy likely caused by lifestyle choices

Dec 15, 2016

For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose.

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