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Newly dedicated Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center honors donor and volunteer
Leaders from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Cancer Institute dedicated the Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center, a vital resource for holistic cancer care, during a special ceremony on August 7.
Read MoreFour Diamonds Mini-THON reaches $70 million raised to help fight childhood cancer since its beginning in 1993
Students in grades K-12 representing hundreds of school districts, spanning Pennsylvania and beyond, gathered in Hershey for Mini-THON Leadership Summit. The annual event kicked off with the unveiling of the total raised during the 2023-2024 school year – an astounding $6,272,608.32.
Read MorePenn State Health honored for disability and veterans inclusion
Penn State Health has received two national awards for its disability inclusion efforts and commitment to veterans.
Read MoreThree Penn State Health hospitals named among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized three Penn State Health hospitals in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings.
Read MorePenn State Health offers innovative Aquablation therapy to treat enlarged prostate
Penn State Health is now offering a new, minimally invasive robotic surgical procedure at two of its hospitals to treat enlarged prostate.
Read MoreLatest Research
New high-resolution 3D maps show how the brain’s blood vessels changes with age
Vascular well-being is critical for brain health and potentially in addressing age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer’s disease, according to new study led by Penn State researchers.
Read MoreTranslational Science Pilot Funding Program funding available
As part of its mission to accelerate discoveries to benefit human health, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is pleased to announce the launch of the Translational Science Pilot Funding Program award.
Read MoreBridges to Translation RFA X pilot project funding available
As part of its mission to accelerate discoveries to benefit human health, Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) regularly awards funding to support pilot projects through its Bridges to […]
Read MoreGenes or environment? A new model for understanding disease risk factors
A new model more accurately predicts how genetics and air pollution levels causally influence disease development; may help better assess disease risk and intervention strategies.
Read More$3.8M NIH grant funds 3D tissue and organism visualization project
Keith Cheng, distinguished professor of pathology, pharmacology and biochemistry and molecular biology, has been awarded a four-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further develop novel methods for 3D imaging tissue.
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The Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities
During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Leaving the nest for college ― transition for students, parents
Saying good-bye to a child headed out on their own for the first time can be loaded with tears. But you can make the transition less painful for everyone. A Penn State Health expert discusses how to make the college drop-off healthy and rewarding.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Back to school health tips for parents
School is right around the corner. Are you and your child ready for the new year? A Penn State Health expert offers a rundown of everything you need to keep your child healthy for 2024-2025.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: The truth about diabetes
Type 1? Type 2? Do you have to take injections for the rest of your life? A Penn State Health expert discusses diabetes and how there are more options than ever to beat it.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Understanding AFib and how to treat it
By itself, AFib isn’t life-threatening, but it can lead to life-threatening consequences. A Penn State Health expert discusses why that flutter in your chest is important and new treatments that are available.
Read MoreLatest Education
Students, faculty provide screenings and education at Ag Progress Days
Students and faculty at Penn State College of Medicine across multiple disciplines provided hundreds of health screenings and education over three days at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days.
Read MoreMahgoub and Memon recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Yassir O. Mahgoub, MD, faculty member, and Aatqa Memon, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreWhitney and Kaleem recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Larissa Whitney, DBA, MHS, PA-C, faculty member, and Syed Zane Kaleem, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine welcomes international students to Hershey
Penn State College of Medicine’s Global Health Exchange Program welcomed 12 international students to central Pennsylvania for three weeks of training and learning in Hershey.
Read MoreNew medical students celebrate their rite of passage: The White Coat Ceremony
Penn State College of Medicine closed out orientation week for the entering class of 2024 with their long-awaited rite of passage: receiving their first white coat.
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Dream delivery: Lancaster mom welcomes baby with first water birth at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Darian Burger is the first patient to use a birthing tub at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center’s Family Birth Suite. Now, the Lancaster County mom discusses her experience.
Read MorePenn State Health adds new, specially equipped pediatric ambulance to its fleet
A new pediatric ambulance featuring several pieces of specialty equipment has joined the Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport fleet.
Read MoreVascular surgery consultations offered at Exeter Outpatient Center beginning May 15
Penn State Health Exeter Outpatient Center in Exeter Township will expand its specialty services to include vascular surgery consultations.
Read MoreBehind Every ER Visit: The Essential Role of Patient Registration Associates at Penn State Health
A trip to the emergency room is something no one wants to experience. People arrive by ambulance and by car, hurting and scared. Fast, quality care is essential—but so is […]
Read MoreDiabetes disparities: Penn State Health diabetes specialist works to improve health equity
No one wants to hear the “Big D” diagnosis—diabetes. If you’re a person of color, diabetes management may be affected by limited access to technology, increasing risk of complications.
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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… Cholesterol Screening
Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons, an interventional cardiologist at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, covers what you need to know about cholesterol and the importance of knowing your numbers.
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.
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Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15─Oct. 15
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine honor the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Read MorePenn State Health medical assistants reveal rewards of their careers
Changing lives, finding fulfillment: Penn State Health certified medical assistants reveal rewards of their careers When Kayla Bomgardner graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 2019, she was uncertain about her […]
Read MoreBringing health care back to a rural Pennsylvania community
Without the ability to access basic health care services, clinicians from the College of Medicine collaborated to support the health and wellness of the residents in a rural Pennsylvania community.
Read More‘Health To Go’ vending machine brings free health resources to citizens of Harrisburg
Penn State College of Medicine and partners launched a new smart vending machine that can provide free health, wellness and personal care items and connect users to community services.
Read MoreMore than 350 flags pay tribute to veterans, active military through Flags of Honor program
Thanks to support for Penn State Health’s Flags of Honor program, more than 350 American flags were displayed at the entrances of our community hospitals Memorial Day through July 15.
Read MoreLatest People
McClendon named chief learning officer at Penn State Health
Penn State Health has appointed Wesley Payne McClendon as vice president and chief learning officer, effective Monday, Sept. 9.
Read MoreEckert named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Jill Eckert, DO assumed the role of chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine on Aug. 1 after serving as interim chair since July 2022.
Read MorePharmacy Career at Penn State Health: Pharmacist Shares Benefits
Discover how Elizabeth Kendall’s 33-year pharmacy career at Penn State Health showcases teamwork, flexibility and professional growth.
Read MorePenn State Health CEO Steve Massini to retire
Steve Massini, chief executive officer since 2019 and the first Penn State alumnus to lead the University’s health system, has announced he will retire effective Oct. 1.
Read MoreRaman named permanent chair of Department of Urology
Dr. Jay Raman has assumed the role of permanent chair of the Department of Urology at Penn State Health.
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