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The Medical Minute: What to know about Ozempic and weight loss drugs

Weight-loss drugs are all over the news these days. A Penn State Health expert helps separate fact from fiction and determine what’s the safest alterative for the people who need them.

July 10, 2024

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The Medical Minute: What works ─ and what doesn’t ─ to prevent norovirus

Norovirus, often called the stomach flu, is spreading rapidly in the U.S. A Penn State Health infectious diseases specialist explains why—and why hand sanitizer isn’t effective against it.

January 29, 2025

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The power of preventive care for children

Dr. Angel Schuster, a pediatric emergency physician at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, highlights health care disparities for low-income children and the importance of preventive care for all children’s well-being.

February 20, 2025

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Trust, teamwork and a calling to save lives inspires Life Lion paramedic

As a teenager, Alex Blackwood developed a passion for emergency medical care and once considered a career as a trauma surgeon. “But when I was going to Penn State Berks, […]

March 6, 2025

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The Medical Minute: Why am I always so tired?

Feeling tired all the time? A Penn State Health family medicine physician shares simple tips on lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene habits and diet to help improve your sleep.

March 12, 2025

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Pennsylvania 211: Get connected. Get help.

If you or your patients need to connect with resources in your community, dial 211. This free, confidential service helps people find the local resources they need 24/7.

April 11, 2025

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Call 211: Get connected to essential community services

If you or your patients need help finding local resources, dial 211. Whether it’s assistance with utility bills, housing, after-school programs or other needs, PA 211 is here to help.

June 23, 2025

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College of Medicine awarded $3.3M grant to lead national preventive research hub

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Penn State College of Medicine a $3.3 million grant for two years to establish a national hub for guiding collaboration, data harmonization and community engagement across multiple awards funded by NIH institutes and centers.

October 9, 2025

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Ask Us Anything About… Cancer Prevalence in Our Community

A new study shows cancer deaths are declining as a whole across the U.S. – but in some parts of the country, the opposite is true. We'll discuss how far we've come in the fight against cancer and look to the biggest challenges that lie ahead of us.

February 2, 2017

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Ask Us Anything About… Hearing Loss In Children

Dr. Deepa Sekhar, assistant professor of pediatrics at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, offers advice on how to prevent hearing loss in children.

July 18, 2017

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