May 18, 2021
They think on their feet, have each other’s back and take every patient to heart, caring for our community in heroic ways ─ the Life Lion emergency medical services team.
Residents of central Pennsylvania had the information they needed to slow the spread of COVID-19 early on in the pandemic, but were overwhelmed with worries about mixed messages and distrust of some sources.
May 12, 2021
Medical, physician assistant and graduate students from Penn State College of Medicine make up the student vaccine task force that supports Penn State Health's vaccination efforts.
Dr. Catharine Paules was torn over whether to get the vaccine while pregnant. In the end her own mother helped her make her decision.
May 11, 2021
Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that feasibility of social distancing, resurgences of COVID-19 and availability of health supplies were concerns school staff had for the 2020-2021 school year.
Over the past year, studies have revealed that certain pre-existing conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure, can increase a person’s risk of dying from COVID-19.
May 6, 2021
Being pregnant throughout the pandemic has been a blessing to Ryan Warner. It’s given her something joyful to take her mind off “other strange, unknown things.”
May 5, 2021
Some women who have gotten vaccinated for COVID-19 have noticed a startling development ― lumps that in the past might have meant cancer. But Penn State Health experts say that temporary swelling of the lymph nodes is normal and expected.
Apr 26, 2021
Respiratory therapists have always been an essential part of the health care team, but especially during the pandemic, they have been invaluable in assisting patients with breathing problems.
Thirteen Penn State Health employees and teams are finalists in Central Penn Business Journal’s 2021 Health Care Heroes awards. Donald Hirsch of St. Joseph was nominated by Lehigh Valley Business.
