May 11, 2021
A stroke is considered a medical emergency. It happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage happens. Without treatment, cells in the brain can quickly begin to die. This can cause serious disability or even death. Program Coordinator Morgan Boyer, from Penn State Health St. Joseph, provides important information to help families recognize the symptoms of stroke.
Penn State College of Medicine presented its 2021 Research Recognition Awards immediately following the spring Dean’s lecture May 11.
May 4, 2021
Two recent Penn State College of Medicine graduates are among the honorees of the Penn State Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Awards, which were celebrated on April 13.
Apr 25, 2021
Penn State College of Medicine's Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education presented several awards as part of its annual EdVenture celebration.
Apr 6, 2021
Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Harbaugh, distinguished professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Hershey Medical Center, will receive the 2021 Harvey Cushing Medal, the highest honor awarded in neurosurgery.
Apr 2, 2021
Women who were pioneers as faculty and researchers at the College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center told their stories as part of a full-day symposium, "A Celebration of Women in Science."
Mar 31, 2021
Holy Spirit Medical Center presented Dr. Diana Jho with the 2021 Physician of the Year award during its annual Doctor’s Day Appreciation Breakfast on March 30.
Feb 22, 2021
Results from studies by researchers at Penn State Neuroscience Institute suggest that a new type of drug may provide a “second honeymoon” for patients with very advanced Parkinson's disease.
Dec 20, 2020
National Institutes of Health support will help Frank Hillary and his research team promote worldwide data sharing in the hopes of advancing science, improving patient outcomes.
Dec 7, 2020
White blood cells are part of many immune system responses in the human body. New research shows that a specific type of those cells may cause brain cancer tissues to die – but that’s not good news.
