May 17, 2022
The National Weather Service has presented the health system with StormReady certification for its efforts to ensure that staff, patients and visitors are prepared to receive information about and respond to all aspects of hazardous weather.
May 12, 2022
A child who’d been struck by a car was in serious danger. Luckily, an East Pennsboro Township police officer had been trained in Stop the Bleed. How a 90-minute course can save lives in this week’s Medical Minute.
May 11, 2022
Penn State Health collected 593 pounds of unneeded or expired medication on Saturday, April 30, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event also filled 27 sharps containers with used needles and syringes.
Dr. Alyssa Anderson, physician in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, is featured for May in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
May 10, 2022
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between May 5 and May 11. They put our values into action every day.
It is likely the Ukrainian patient population in Penn State Health communities will increase over the next few months as Ukrainian refugees come to the area. See suggestions on how to prepare to offer this refugee population the best possible medical care and psychological support.
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health concerns. There are many treatment options available to help and the employee assistance program is available 24/7/365.
May 9, 2022
Penn State Health employees will complete self-appraisals, other rater appraisals and manager appraisals in Global Human Resources beginning Wednesday, June 1, for fiscal year 2022.
May 6, 2022
A treatment for retinal vein occlusion may lead to long-term vision improvement according to a Penn State College of Medicine researcher and colleagues.
May 5, 2022
While planning for an overseas adventure, it’s important to include a few key preventative measures to help keep you healthy during your travels, like getting the appropriate shots and packing the right medications.
