Sep 3, 2014
The ice-bucket challenge that was all over social media a few weeks ago raised about $100 million for ALS, a devastating, fatal motor neuron disease.
Jun 4, 2014
LionNet, Penn State Hershey Medical Center’s regional stroke care network, offers real-time video consults between doctors in area emergency departments and Penn State Hershey stroke specialists.
Last month, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett gave his support for preliminary research into whether medical marijuana could alleviate symptoms of certain serious health problems, including severe seizure disorders in children.
Apr 3, 2014
There are 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, two-thirds of which are estimated to be women.
Mar 20, 2014
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today — and that is expected to skyrocket to 16 million by 2050, according to a report released this week […]
Feb 19, 2014
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center recently completed its 1,000th Gamma Knife radiosurgery procedure.
Feb 14, 2014
Penn State Hershey employees were inspired to improve our outpatient Neurology Clinic growing patient access needs.
Feb 10, 2014
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recognized Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for its ongoing commitment to providing high-level care to heart failure and stroke patients.
Feb 5, 2014
Penn State Hershey Stroke Center is a comprehensive stroke center in central Pennsylvania.
Dec 17, 2013
Measuring changes in certain proteins—called biomarkers—in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may better predict the progression of the disease, according to scientists at Penn State College of Medicine.