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Student leaders host regional meeting focused on leadership and health equity
Penn State College of Medicine welcomed students from across the region, hosting the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Northeast Fall House of Delegates (HOD), a day focused on leadership development, […]
Read MorePenn State Health names new regional chief operating officer, chief nursing officer for West Shore
Penn State Health has named John Goodyear as regional chief operating officer and vice president and Tara Gardner as chief nursing officer for Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center and […]
Read MorePenn State Health, Mid Penn Bank celebrate decade of No Shave November with record-breaking $355,000 raised
Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank marked the 10th anniversary of their No Shave November campaign last month by raising an unprecedented $355,000, setting a new all-time record for the initiative.
Read MoreMilton S. Hershey Medical Center ranks among nation’s best for maternity care
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest […]
Read MorePenn State Health, College of Medicine advance health equity with $205.8 million in community benefit
2025 Community Benefit Report highlights community health programs that touch more than 1.3 million lives Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine invested more than $205.8 million to […]
Read MoreLatest Research
Calcium in breast arteries predicts future cardiovascular disease
New research — presented on Dec. 3 at the Radiological Society of North America meeting by Matthew Nudy, assistant professor of medicine and public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine — suggest that routine mammograms could be a tool for evaluating cardiovascular disease risk in women.
Read More$4.2M CDC grant to increase colorectal cancer screening in Pennsylvania
Increasing colorectal cancer screening rates among communities with the greatest need is the goal of a five-year, $4.2 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to Penn State College of Medicine.
Read More$3.2M NIH grant to test and refine a heart pump for long-term use in children
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have received a $3.2 million NIH grant to help develop a small, durable heart pump designed specifically for children ages 1–11.
Read MoreNew technique maps genetic variants driving neurodegenerative disease risk
A team led by researchers from Penn State College of Medicine has developed a new method that substantially improves the ability to map the genetic variants that drive disease, particularly neurodegenerative diseases.
Read MorePenn State’s Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium welcomes SJD Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona, strengthening global leadership in pediatric cancer research
The Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona (PCCB) at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu has become the first center outside North America to join the Beat Childhood Cancer (BCC) Research Consortium.
Read MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter
Scoliosis, when the spines curves into a C or S shape, can cause back pain or breathing problems. Penn State Health spine experts outline the latest treatments.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Latest treatment options offer relief from seizures for people with epilepsy
Epilepsy affects 456,000 children and nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. Penn State Health epilepsy experts say new treatments can help reduce seizures and improve patients’ quality of life.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: 5 top tips for skiing safely this winter
Get slope-ready before ski season! A Penn State Health orthopedic surgeon shares five top tips to help you avoid injury and make the most of your time on the mountain.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed – or is it? 5 hidden dangers lurking in plain sight
Even the most careful parents can miss hidden hazards at home. A Penn State Health trauma prevention expert shares the top five dangers that put babies and toddlers at risk.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing? What to know about tinnitus and other hearing problems
Tinnitus is a symptom of hearing loss that causes ringing, buzzing or other sounds. A Penn State Health audiology expert explains how to prevent tinnitus and other hearing problems.
Read MoreLatest Education
Medical Scientist Training Program hosts fall retreat focused on physician-scientist careers
The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Penn State College of Medicine held its annual fall retreat on Sept. 18, bringing students together for an evening focused on the career paths of physician-scientists.
Read MoreHussaini and Ravi recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Zeba Hussaini, MD, faculty member, and Sreeram Ravi, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of December.
Read MoreMedical student honored with national APHA award for global health research
Isabella (“Bella”) Dunn, a third-year medical student and Global Health Scholar at Penn State College of Medicine, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 American Public Health Association Cancer Forum Health Equity Award in Global Health.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine students launch College's first-ever global health case competition
Penn State College of Medicine students brought global health learning to a new level this fall by organizing the College’s inaugural global health case competition.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine to raise student emergency assistance funds on GivingTuesday
Penn State will celebrate its eleventh GivingTuesday on Dec. 2 — and the College of Medicine invites alumni and friends to be a part of the event by making a gift to support students through the college’s emergency assistance funds and the Lion’s Pantry.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Penn State Health Lancaster, Milton S. Hershey medical centers earn 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards for outstanding quality, safety
The Leapfrog Group has named Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Top Teaching Hospital and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center a Top General Hospital for 2025.
Read MorePenn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time – especially for children
Penn State Health is now using a cutting-edge imaging technology that significantly reduces the time patients spend under anesthesia during MRI scans – with especially meaningful benefits for children.
Read MorePenn State Health hospitals recognized in latest Leapfrog report on patient safety
Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
Read MorePenn State Health performs region’s first minimally invasive repair for complex aortic aneurysms
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer TAMBE, a minimally-invasive alternative to open-chest and abdominal surgery for complex aortic aneurysms.
Read MoreMilton S. Hershey Medical Center earns national accreditation for excellence in surgical oncology care
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a Surgical Quality Partner through participation in the organization’s Commission on Cancer.
Read MoreLatest Ask Us Anything About
Ask Us Anything About… Enlarged Prostates
There are more treatment options than ever for enlarged prostate, according to Dr. Jaime Herrera Caceres, a urologist at Penn State Health's Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Stomach Pain
We all have stomach pains from time to time. But how can we pinpoint the cause and determine when it may be serious and warrant medical attention?
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… RSV in Children
We’ve been hearing a lot about RSV -- or respiratory syncytial virus -- lately. While cases are reported every year, an early influx of cases -- and of hospitalizations, including among children -- is adding to concern this year. We find out what parents need to know from Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Dr. Duane Williams, a pediatric critical care physician -- both of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Knee Problems
Approximately a quarter of all adults suffer from knee pain. We learn more about the causes of and treatments for a range of knee ailments from two Penn State Health orthopedic surgeons: Dr. Charles Davis and Dr. Aman Dhawan.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
Read MoreLatest Community
Fall Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 700 pounds of medications
Penn State Health exceeded last spring’s Drug Take-Back Day numbers by more than 100 pounds during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 25. Community members dropped off 702 pounds of medications […]
Read MoreOn the front lines of care: Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness
Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania State Police team up to train cadets in responding to mental health and addiction crises through a workshop with real-world simulations.
Read MoreDispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 25
Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 25, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Read MoreA fresh start: Penn State Health's Veggie Rx program offers a recipe for wellness
The Veggie Rx program created by Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine helps people improve their health through food, offering nutrition education and vouchers for fresh produce.
Read MoreA beacon of hope and healing
For decades, Jeanette Van Deusen, 52, had health insurance through her job. After her husband’s death, she returned to her hometown in central Pennsylvania to be near family. However, she […]
Read MoreLatest People
DeLone appointed to Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Board
Dr. Bret DeLone, chief medical officer for Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Board of Directors.
Read MorePenn State Health names Mumtaz Darbar executive vice president, chief transformation officer
Penn State Health has appointed Mumtaz Darbar as executive vice president and chief transformation officer, a role that will drive strategic initiatives to advance the health system’s vision of becoming Pennsylvania’s most trusted health care organization.
Read MorePenn State Health names new chief information officer
Penn State Health has appointed Dennis Sutterfield as senior vice president and chief information officer, a pivotal step in the health system’s journey to become a more agile, data-driven and […]
Read MoreMichele Szkolnicki named ACHE Regent
Michele Szkolnicki, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, has been honored with the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent designation by the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Read MoreA lasting tribute: Portrait honors legacy of Dr. Rodrigue Mortel, pioneering leader and educator
A portrait and plaque honoring the life and legacy of Rodrigue Mortel, MD, humanitarian and longtime Penn State College of Medicine faculty member, Penn State Health physician and founding director of Penn State Cancer Institute, has been installed in the Cancer Institute’s lobby near the infusion clinic.
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