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Penn State Health hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in cardiovascular and stroke care

Jul 21, 2026

Penn State Health’s hospitals have been recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in heart disease and stroke treatment. The awards honor sustained adherence to research-based guidelines that improve patient care and outcomes.

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$2.5M grant to start street medicine program at College of Medicine

Jul 16, 2026

A grant will support a new street medicine program at Penn State College of Medicine that aims to serve unsheltered populations in both urban and rural areas in southcentral Pennsylvania.

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: A tick bite left her face paralyzed. Specialized treatment helped her smile again

Jul 15, 2026

Facial synkinesis happens when facial nerves send mixed signals, leading to unwanted movements. Penn State Health specialists offer injections, therapy and surgery to help improve function and quality of life.

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Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

Jul 13, 2026

Penn State Health is relocating inpatient psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children to Holy Spirit Medical Center, expanding access to behavioral health care with 53 new inpatient beds and further integrating services under the Penn State Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health identity.

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The Medical Minute: Relax and let the experts handle your Independence Day fireworks

Jul 1, 2026

Want to enjoy Independence Day fireworks responsibly? A Penn State Health physician offers tips to help you celebrate with a bang – safely.

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Richard and Hu recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Jul 1, 2026

David Richard, MD, faculty member, and Antoinette Hu, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

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Q&A: What does science say about plants as medicine?

Jun 25, 2026

Plants have always played an integral role in traditional medicine and healing practices, according to Kent Vrana, Elliot S. Vesell Professor of Pharmacology at Penn State College of Medicine, and they continue to shape health and medicine today.

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The Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Jun 24, 2026

Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it’s critical to know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.

Two surgeons in blue sterile gowns and masks work in a high-tech operating room, standing beside a medical device containing a donor heart preserved in a transparent transport box while monitoring surgical equipment and screens.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts “Heart-in-a-Box” technology to expand reach of donor hearts

Jun 22, 2026

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has performed its first heart transplant using a new cardiac preservation technology that keeps donor hearts pumping outside the body, marking a step forward in expanding donor availability and improving patient outcomes. The system, known as the TransMedics Organ Care System -- or “Heart‑in‑a‑Box” -- allows surgeons to maintain and assess the heart during transport, potentially increasing the number of viable transplants.

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Celebrate Independence Day at ‘An American Salute’ in Hershey

Jun 18, 2026

The sounds of summer – and the spirit of Independence Day – will fill the air once again as Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine invite the community to a beloved seasonal tradition.

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