Topics: Emergency Medicine

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The Medical Minute: Getting help following a sexual assault

Oct 14, 2020

For those seeking care for a sexual assault, a hospital visit can be terrifying. Providers say that’s why helping a patient feel safe and in control throughout their experience is critical.

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Ask Us Anything About… Sexual Assault

Oct 7, 2020

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, an American is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. Deborah Medley, assistant nurse manager in the Emergency Department at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, discusses the issue of sexual assault and how to get help.

A female nurse administers medication at the bedside of a male patient in an Emergency Department room at Hershey Medical Center. A woman is seated in a chair nearby, looking on.

The Medical Minute: Planning ahead for a potential emergency department visit

Oct 1, 2020

Medical emergencies, by their nature, come with very little or no warning. While any injury or illness that requires a trip to the emergency room will likely cause distress, putting an action plan in place now can help minimize the anxiety and fear of a future visit.

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Life Lion will become established department at Hershey Medical Center

Sep 24, 2020

This fall, with the successful recruitment of a director, Hershey Medical Center will establish Life Lion Emergency Medical Services as a department.

An ambulance pulls up to the new emergency entrance at Hershey Medical Center. A sign points ambulances to go right and patient drop offs to go left.

New ambulance entrance at Hershey Medical Center provides enhanced patient privacy

Aug 26, 2020

New ambulance entrance at Hershey Medical Center provides enhanced patient privacy.

Shalisa Walker stands arm in arm with John Dohner in front of a chain link fence at a softball field. Walker has long hair and wears a tank top. Dohner, who is bald, wears a T-shirt. Both are wearing masks.

Hershey Medical Center nurse hits a home run for life

Aug 19, 2020

Hershey Medical Center acute care nurse Shalisa Walker hit a home run last month when she helped save the life of a softball player who suffered a heart attack in the outfield.

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College of Medicine students commit to accelerated MD pathways

Aug 12, 2020

Eight medical students from Penn State College of Medicine signed official agreements to accept their positions in five different accelerated pathways during virtual signing ceremonies on Aug. 12.

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The Medical Minute: Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from seeking critical medical care

Jul 16, 2020

When seeking critical medical care, minutes count — especially when dealing with cases of suspected heart attack or stroke. Yet many patients in need of emergency care have delayed or avoided a trip to the hospital fearing possible infection with COVID-19.

On the left is a photo of Dr. Susan Promes wearing a white coat and the words “The Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award” under her picture. On the right is Dr. Joshua Davis wearing a white coat with the words “Resident Researcher Award” beneath his picture.

Hershey Medical Center emergency medicine physicians earn national awards

May 27, 2020

The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) honored two Hershey Medical Center doctors for excellence and their contributions in advancing knowledge and patient care.

Marie Conley and Kaitlin Snook stand outside the emergency department entrance at Hershey Medical Center. Marie wears a jean jacket and has wavy hair. Kaitlin wears scrubs with her hair in a ponytail. Both wear masks. The word “emergency” is on a sign on the building.

Neighborhood nurses team up to save a life

May 27, 2020

A frantic phone call to her neighbor triggered a team response that saved Marie Conley’s life when Hershey Medical Center nurse Kaitlin Snook arrived in time to deliver a lifesaving dose of steroids.

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