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Dr. John Repke, wearing a suit, poses outdoors with 26 residents - some seated, some standing -- all of whom wear white clinical coats.

Emeritus faculty member establishes legacy through new lectureship

Oct 23, 2019

The John T. Repke, MD, FACOG Lectureship in Maternal Fetal Medicine was presented for the first time in October 2019.

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The Medical Minute: Intermittent fasting — foolproof or fad?

Oct 23, 2019

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or on a time-restricted schedule, intermittent fasting is the new trend in weight loss. But does it work?

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New law mandates e-prescriptions for controlled substances

Oct 22, 2019

The Pennsylvania Department of Health will require practitioners to issue electronic prescriptions for controlled substances starting Oct. 24.

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Guidelines for safe, inclusive holiday decorations

Oct 22, 2019

The article shares tips for how to be mindful of safety and respectful of the diverse cultures that are represented by our patients, workforce and learners when decorating for the holidays.

Physician Writers Group founder Kimberly Myers and Dr. Eileen Moser look at Dr. Jose Stoute as he presents an original work during a workshop in February. They are seated at a table with papers and laptops on it. Myers has short brown hair and glasses and is wearing a blazer with a turtleneck shirt and a scarf tied loosely around her neck. Moser, who wears glasses, smiles broadly at Stoute, who is gesturing with his hand. His face is not shown. A clock is on the wall behind them.

Write it off: Physician Writers Group helps doctors process stress, get creative

Oct 22, 2019

The New Jersey-based Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which champions the human connection in health care, collaborated with Penn State Health Physician Writers Group to produce a webinar about the value of writing for physicians.

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United Way Ready for School, Ready to Learn: creating villages

Oct 21, 2019

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine’s six-week United Way campaign is in its final week.

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University Drive on Hershey campus to reopen

Oct 21, 2019

Work crews will reopen the portion of University Drive at Penn State Health Children's Hospital on the Hershey campus by as early as Monday, Oct, 28.

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Adapting electronic medical records may help decrease resistance to antibiotics

Oct 17, 2019

Adapting features of the electronic medical record system used by doctors in caring for their patients may improve efforts to prevent antibiotic drug resistance, according to Penn State research.

Weekly Quick Hits — Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Oct 17, 2019

Weekly Quick Hits recaps announcements and events in The Daily Brief.

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The Medical Minute: Providers help women cope with pain of infant loss

Oct 16, 2019

For women who suffer the devastation of an infant loss during pregnancy, emotions can run the gamut. They may feel guilty, angry or even relieved. No matter the feeling, expressing those emotions plays a big role in adapting to life after such a tragic event.

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