Nov 10, 2020
Medical diagnoses involving alcohol-related disorders, substance-related disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors – commonly referred to as diseases of despair – increased in Pennsylvania health insurance claims between the years 2007 and 2018, according to researchers.
Nov 5, 2020
As families weigh options for celebrating the holidays amid COVID-19 health restrictions, people who have always been together during these happy times are struggling with the idea of being apart this year. A Penn State Health physician has suggestions on how to cope.
Nov 1, 2020
Washington Monthly magazine recently partnered with Lown Institute, a nonpartisan health care think tank, to develop a "Best Hospitals for America" ranking focused on how well individual organizations save lives, save money and serve everyone. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was ranked fifth on the list of best teaching hospitals.
Sep 23, 2020
The National Cancer Institute has awarded William Calo, PhD, JD, MPH, assistant professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, nearly $2 million over five years to improve communication about the human papillomavirus virus vaccine in rural areas and increase vaccination rates among adolescent patients in Pennsylvania.
Sep 17, 2020
Penn State College of Medicine's Paul Haidet, MD, MPH, received the National Award for Career Achievements in Medical Education from the Society of General Internal Medicine earlier this year.
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine are conducting a study to determine if a wearable device can measure wellness and predict burnout among resident physicians. The results from the clinical trial could be used to develop targeted interventions for depression and burnout in graduate medical education.
Aug 31, 2020
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has awarded Penn State $22.9 million to participate in its Regional Response Health Collaboration Program, which aims to mitigate and respond to COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Aug 12, 2020
Eight medical students from Penn State College of Medicine signed official agreements to accept their positions in five different accelerated pathways during virtual signing ceremonies on Aug. 12.
Jun 16, 2020
As of mid-April, more than 700 participants from 31 states and six countries had registered for Project ECHO’s COVID-19 series.
May 30, 2020
Six new residents are selected each year for Penn State College of Medicine's resident chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
