Topics: Careers

Two women in surgical masks and scrubs laugh at nurse’s station in a hospital hallway. Behind them, other health care workers cluster.

I am Penn State Health: Tara Gardner

Aug 4, 2021

Tara Gardner, a nurse manager at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center shares what she loves about her job at Holy Spirit Medical Center, where she’s worked ever since she landed a nurse externship there in 2008.

Sherly George, a nursing assistant at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, combs the hair of patient Clay Landry Jr. She is leaning over him as he sits propped up in a hospital bed. She is wearing a long-sleeved top, glasses, face mask and surgical gloves. He is wearing a hospital gown and has a beard.

I am Penn State Health: Sherly George

Jul 20, 2021

As a nursing assistant at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Sherly George says she is fulfilling a calling to help people in need when their needs are the greatest.

Nurse Viniquinn Terry, who has a beard and wears scrubs, smiles as he stands with medical equipment used in the cardiovascular intensive care unit.

I am Penn State Health: Viniquinn Terry

Jun 30, 2021

Viniquinn Terry is a nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.

George Yatsky, who has short hair and wears glasses, shorts and a T-shirt, sits at the wheel of a pontoon boat and looks over at his son, who has a pony tail and wears a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers. A bridge stretched over a river in the background.

In shipshape: Hampden Medical Center consultant enjoys time off with his son

Jun 17, 2021

George Yatsky, on-site safety consultant at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, enjoys boating with his son on the Susquehanna River – and helping ensure his access to premier health care.

Rex Carmichael, wearing glasses and a life vest, saws tree roots to free a child in a creek as another paramedic holds onto the boy, who is slumped over his arm. Three other paramedics, wearing helmets and life jackets, sit in a river rescue boat.

Pawsitivity: Off-duty rescue earns top honor for Life Lion paramedic

Jun 8, 2021

A family who ventured into the Yellow Breeches Creek a year ago found themselves in trouble until Penn State Health Life Lion Emergency Medical Services paramedic Rex Carmichael showed up.

The Nittany Lion mascot raises its left arm as it touches the Nittany Lion statue with its left arm. The mascot is wearing a face mask, safety vest and scarf. Behind them is the newly constructed Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, which has three stories and a sign that reads Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. The top two stories are all glass windows.

It’s a wrap: Hampden Medical Center construction completed

Jun 7, 2021

Major construction is officially completed on the new Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Hampden Township. Staff are now preparing the 300,000-square-foot, 110-bed facility for its October 2021 opening.

A portrait of Dr. James Leaming is superimoposed on a rendering of Holy Spirit Medical Center.

Happy about Hampden: Dr. James Leaming, director of emergency medicine, interim vice president for medical affairs, Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

May 17, 2021

Dr. James Leaming discusses the services Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center will bring to the West Shore and surrounding communities.

Portraits of Megan Kelly and Patty Kelly are shown against a backdrop of the St. Joseph campus.

‘Family thing:’ Kelly family finds work, happiness at St. Joseph

May 13, 2021

Four members of the Kelly family turned to St. Joseph for employment during the last 13 years. Two decided to stay and build careers.

A couple stands arm-in-arm for a portrait.

Home away from home: Every member of the Diaz family has worked for Holy Spirit

May 12, 2021

Located just a mile from their house and even closer to their heart, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center feels like home to the Diaz family.

Painted rocks featuring messages such as “bee happy” and “hope” sit on a table. Other rocks are painted to resemble a penguin, a lady bug and a strawberry. A tan rock that reads “#PSHSpreadTheJoy” sits in the palm of a hand shown above the other rocks.

For extraordinary care in an extraordinary year, thank you, nurses

May 6, 2021

After an extraordinary – and often exhausting – year of caring for patients amid the challenging conditions posed by COVID-19, nurses need a little TCL. Penn State Health’s celebration of Nurses Week, Thursday, May 6, through Wednesday, May 12, features activities to promote healing and spread cheer.

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