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Stephens named Pennsylvania Oral Health Champion for national 100 Million Mouths Campaign
Mark Stephens, MD, MS, associate dean for medical education at Penn State College of Medicine’s University Park Regional Campus and professor of family and community medicine, has been named Pennsylvania’s oral health champion for the 100 Million Mouths Campaign.
Read MorePediatric Intermediate Care Unit earns gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence
The Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital has earned a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Read MoreLION Mobile Clinic featured by Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is spotlighting Penn State College of Medicine's LION Mobile Clinic, an innovative, student-supported initiative that brings health care directly to communities across Pennsylvania.
Read MoreMilton S. Hershey Medical Center strengthens readiness to care for patients with rare, high risk infectious diseases
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is expanding its ability to safely care for patients with rare, high risk infectious diseases as part of its ongoing role as a Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center, thanks to a new $500,000 federal grant.
Read MoreSt. Joseph Medical Center completes $1 million renovation of Breidegam Family Birthing Center
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has completed a $1 million renovation of its Breidegam Family Birthing Center. The project included modernized interiors with new flooring, paint and visitor-friendly reclining sofas that convert into beds.
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Medical, doctoral student earns NIH fellowship
Victoria Nudell, a doctoral and medical student in the Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Biosciences Graduate Program in Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Medical Scientist Training Program at Penn State’s College of Medicine, has received a highly competitive fellowship from the National Institutes of Health.
Read MoreCancer-fighting bacterial product ‘cocktails’ may offer personalized treatment
A team at Penn State uses state-of-the-art bioengineering technology and AI to develop a bacteria-based cancer treatment Bacteria may be the next frontier in cancer treatment, according to a team […]
Read MoreCalcium 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.
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The Medical Minute: Got the flu? Here’s where to go for care
Knowing where to go for flu and other respiratory illnesses care helps you get treated faster – and keeps emergency rooms available for true, life-threatening emergencies.
Read MoreThe 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.
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LION Mobile Clinic’s community outreach helps Penn State earn prestigious national designation
Penn State has once again earned a prestigious national designation that recognizes institutions for their deep, sustained partnerships with communities – with the help of the LION Mobile Clinic.
Read MoreSmith and Taute recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Travis Smith, MD, faculty member, and Elana Taute, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of January.
Read MoreStudent 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 MoreMedical 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 MoreNational organization recognizes LION Mobile Clinic for advancing rural health
Penn State College of Medicine’s LION Mobile Clinic has been named one of Pennsylvania’s 2025 Community Stars by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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Penn State Health introduces shared leadership model for Life Lion Emergency Services
Penn State Health has appointed Dr. Chadd E. Nesbit and Keith McMinn, two seasoned leaders with decades of combined experience in emergency medicine and operations, to guide Life Lion Emergency Services under a new shared leadership model.
Read MoreDawood Darbar, MD, named chair of Department of Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health have appointed Dawood Darbar, MD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and cardiovascular leader, as chair of the Department of Medicine, effective March 23.
Read MoreDeLone 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 […]
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