Jul 29, 2020
A protein that is critical for retrovirus replication may select viral genetic material for packaging within the nuclei of host cells, rather than in the cytoplasm, as was previously believed.
Jun 30, 2020
Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State College of Nursing are evaluating the public’s knowledge and acceptance of health messaging related to COVID-19, such as social distancing and stay-at-home orders.
Jun 26, 2020
From ultraviolet flashlights to germ-zapping robots, experts in infection prevention and Environmental Health Services use high-tech tools to keep Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center facilities clean.
Jun 23, 2020
In the war against COVID-19 Penn State REACH is working around the clock in Lebanon and Berks counties to get information – in Spanish ― out to the people who need it.
Jun 4, 2020
Dozens of members of Brenda Pogue's family, friends and neighbors gathered at the edges of the road outside her home May 29 to give the 67-year-old a hero's welcome home.
Jun 2, 2020
A team led by Penn State College of Medicine's Craig Meyers will test three groups of disinfectant chemicals for their efficacy against a SARS-CoV-2 surrogate.
May 28, 2020
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has enrolled its first patients in the continuation of a clinical trial using the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19.
May 26, 2020
Faculty and staff at Penn State College of Medicine are leading or represented on more than one-third of COVID-19 research proposals awarded funding by Penn State Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences.
Apr 30, 2020
Throughout this week, you’ve read stories of how our employees at Penn State Health are making a difference in our patients’ lives. We conclude the week with a powerful patient experience story from a recovered COVID-19 patient.
Hershey Medical Center has made use of its unique qualifications to manage the crisis: It’s one of several academic hospitals in the country that have received funding for infrastructure and specialized training to offer care during the outbreak of a seriously lethal contagion and help minimize its spread.