Topics: Family and Community Medicine

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The Medical Minute: Kombucha offers a natural way to restore body's microbiome

Jul 11, 2018

Kombucha (pronounced kom-BOO-cha) can help restore the body's natural microbiome and improve overall health, but it's important to make informed choices about kombucha sources and consumption.

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The Medical Minute: Hazards of juuling or vaping

Jul 3, 2018

Teens are particularly attracted to “Juuling” because of the device's sleek design and fruity or perfume-like odor. Here's what parents need to know.

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Five Penn State Health doctors among ‘Top Physicians Under 40'

Jun 27, 2018

Five Penn State Health doctors have been named among the Pennsylvania Medical Society's “Top Physicians Under 40.”

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Inaugural class of Family and Community Medicine Residency Program graduates

Jun 25, 2018

The first six physicians to train in the new Penn State Health Family and Community Residency Program at Mount Nittany Medical Center are headed for the next steps in their medical careers.

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College of Medicine names four new assistant deans

Jun 21, 2018

Four Penn State College of Medicine faculty members have been appointed as assistant deans effective July 1, 2018.

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The Medical Minute: Reminders for a healthy summer

Jun 6, 2018

Life can be pretty good during the summer – especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad.

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College of Medicine awards promotion and tenure to faculty members

May 29, 2018

Penn State College of Medicine announced promotions and/or the award of tenure for 43 faculty members, effective July 1.

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College of Medicine accelerated program puts physicians on the fast track to family medicine

May 16, 2018

Penn State College of Medicine's Family Medicine Accelerated Pathway, also known as a 3+3 pathway, the program allows graduates to save a year of tuition and living expenses, which could add up to $70,000. The program recently graduated its first student.

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The Medical Minute: Simple steps to gun safety

May 3, 2018

Injuries from guns kept in the home are often devastating, but they are also frequently preventable.

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The Medical Minute: Controlling diabetes apart from blood sugar levels

Apr 25, 2018

Doctors may do more good for diabetes patients by getting their cholesterol and blood pressure under control than by intensifying their glucose control.

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