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A woman stands in front of a screen with the words “BINGO Against Cancer” on it and a bingo card. She puts two fingers in the air. A woman, out of focus on the right, watches her.

Cancer education made simple – and fun

Apr 20, 2026

Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State College of Medicine are closing gaps in cancer prevention through innovative community outreach, education, screening events and research.

A large collage of 42 headshots of College of Medicine graduate students, surrounding the words "2026 Graduate Student Recognition Awards Luncheon."

College of Medicine students among 42 University-wide graduate award recipients

Apr 15, 2026

Three students from Penn State College of Medicine are among the 42 recipients across the University recognized through the Graduate Student Awards.

Three women sit on a wooden bench outdoors in a wooded area, smiling at the camera, each accompanied by a Golden Labrador retriever wearing a green “Canine Assistants” service vest.

Newest facility dogs bring a ‘beary’ special kind of comfort to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Apr 15, 2026

Ursa and Yona bring a calming, supportive presence to patient care Two new four-legged caregivers have arrived at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Ursa and Yona, sisters […]

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Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches

Apr 15, 2026

A new clinical trial led by the Penn State College of Medicine-based Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium will evaluate whether the drug eflornithine (DFMO) can help prevent relapse and improve outcomes for patients with Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma.

A young man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt sits on the left of the image using his hands to sign a word in American Sign Language, while an ASL teacher, a young woman in a blouse and sweater who is sitting on the right, confirms his sign by demonstrating the same hand gesture.

American Sign Language class full. Free Spanish course still open

Apr 15, 2026

Registration for a basic American Sign Language course is now closed due to high demand, but seats remain open for a free conversational Spanish language course in June.

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Penn State Health employees honored for work milestones

Apr 15, 2026

Penn State Health employees are celebrating milestone work anniversaries between April 16 and 22.

In a split-screen image, Hector Ortiz, program manager for education with Penn State Health’s Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement, is shown on the right with a set of earphones conducting the podcast. On the left side of the screen is Don McKenna, president of Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dressed in a business suit, McKenna sits in a chair in his office. A bookcase is behind him.

Submit Inclusion Academy program attendance by July 3

Apr 15, 2026

To be eligible for rewards, attendance at Inclusion Academy programs during fiscal year 2025-2026 must be logged by Friday, July 3. The certification program offers recognition and prizes.

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The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are my options?

Apr 14, 2026

A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.

Two canopies branded Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are set up along the road in front of the medical center. Hospital staff stand under and around the canopies, facing the road.

Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25

Apr 14, 2026

Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, April 25, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance

Apr 14, 2026

Opioid exposure may play a minimal role in neurodevelopmental outcomes by the time the babies with NAS reach the classroom, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.

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