Topics: Family and Community Medicine

A group of people stands in front of a vending machine with a digital display screen of health items.

‘Smart’ public health vending machine expands access to free health resources in York County

Jun 9, 2026

Leaders from Penn State College of Medicine, WellSpan Health, York County and local community organizations gathered to celebrate the launch of an interactive public health vending machine.

Portraits of Alyssa Anderson, MD (faculty), and Scott Tucker, MD, PhD (resident), are shown next to the words Exceptional Moments in Teaching.

Anderson and Tucker recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Jun 1, 2026

Alyssa Anderson, MD, faculty member, and Scott Tucker, MD, PhD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of June.

The Medical Minute: 7 essential health screenings if you’re over 65

May 27, 2026

Regular health screenings help catch early warning signs before they become serious problems. A Penn State Health family medicine physician explains which screenings are essential for adults 65+.

Six people smile and clap immediately after cutting a ribbon, as they stand in front of a vending machine. A window is also in the background.

New ‘smart’ public health vending machine unveiled in Millersburg

Apr 23, 2026

An innovative new tool aimed at improving rural health equity debuted today in northern Dauphin County, as Penn State College of Medicine launched that area’s first interactive “smart” public health vending machine.

Portraits of M. Joyce Green, MD (faculty), and Skylar Korek, MD (resident), are shown next to the words Exceptional Moments in Teaching.

Green and Korek recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Mar 31, 2026

Joyce Green, MD, faculty member, and Skylar Korek, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of April.

Stressed woman uses mobile phone as she sits on bed at night.

The Medical Minute: Is Dr. ChatGPT doing more harm than good?

Mar 18, 2026

It starts innocently enough. Just a quick question: “How do you know a mole is cancer?” And despite knowing that asking the internet medical questions will only convince you that […]

A head and shoulders professional portrait of Dr. Mark Stephens against a background image of the Penn State Nittany Lion shrine at University Park.

Stephens named Pennsylvania Oral Health Champion for national 100 Million Mouths Campaign

Jan 22, 2026

Mark Stephens, MD, MS, associate dean for medical education at Penn State College of Medicine’s University Park Regional Campus and professor of family and community medicine, has been named Pennsylvania’s oral health champion for the 100 Million Mouths Campaign.

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LION Mobile Clinic featured by Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania

Jan 14, 2026

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is spotlighting Penn State College of Medicine's LION Mobile Clinic, an innovative, student-supported initiative that brings health care directly to communities across Pennsylvania.

Two men talk inside a mobile medical clinic

National organization recognizes LION Mobile Clinic for advancing rural health

Dec 2, 2025

Penn State College of Medicine’s LION Mobile Clinic has been named one of Pennsylvania’s 2025 Community Stars by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.

Illustration shows a doctor using AI robots for diagnosis.

College of Medicine faculty secure major research awards to advance diagnosis, treatment and prevention across key health conditions

Nov 11, 2025

Penn State College of Medicine research teams recently received national funding awards to advance innovation in diagnostics, therapeutic research and sleep health.

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