Topics: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Richard Legro, MD; Cecile Mortel; Joel Sorosky, MD; Raymond Hohl, MD, PhD; and Mark Shahin, MD, stand together smiling beside a portrait of longtime College of Medicine faculty member and humanitarian Rodrigue Mortel, MD, at Penn State Cancer Institute.

A lasting tribute: Portrait honors legacy of Dr. Rodrigue Mortel, pioneering leader and educator

Oct 31, 2025

A portrait and plaque honoring the life and legacy of Rodrigue Mortel, MD, humanitarian and longtime Penn State College of Medicine faculty member, Penn State Health physician and founding director of Penn State Cancer Institute, has been installed in the Cancer Institute’s lobby near the infusion clinic.

Mature woman having a hot flash.

The Medical Minute: I’m cold, bald, flat and bloated. What’s wrong? Blame menopause

Sep 3, 2025

Although hot flashes and night sweats get most of the attention, menopause can bring some lesser-known symptoms. Two Penn State Health experts explain their causes and ways to find relief.

Dr. Sushrutha Sridhar, left, talks to Dr. Stephanie Estes of Penn State Health Obstetrics and Gynecology in a doctor’s office. Sridhar is wearing a flowered dress, and Estes is wearing a white lab coat. An ultrasound image of a uterus is shown on a screen between them.

The Medical Minute: Irregular periods, weight gain and facial hair? It could be PCOS

Jun 25, 2025

More than 5 million women in the U.S. have polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, the most common hormone disorder among women. Penn State Health physicians explain what causes the condition and how to manage its symptoms.

Portrait of three smiling women of different ages

The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong during menopause and beyond

Apr 23, 2025

When menopause hits, your risk of bone fractures goes up. Penn State Health experts tell how to protect your skeleton (and deal with other menopause symptoms, too).

Can hormone therapy improve heart health in menopausal women?

Apr 22, 2025

A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative found that oral hormone therapy may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol, over the long-term in women in menopause.

Portraits of Michael Partin, MD (faculty), and Sofia Espinosa Marazita, MD (residents/fellows), are shown next to the words Exceptional Moments in Teaching.

Partin and Espinosa Marazita recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Mar 4, 2025

Michael Partin, MD, faculty member, and Sofia Espinosa Marazita, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for March.

A woman in professional attire speaks at a lectern, gesturing with her hands. A step-and-repeat ‘Penn State Health’ backdrop is in the background.

Children’s Hospital, PA Department of Health host news conference on maternal health

Jan 27, 2025

Representatives from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine showcased their involvement in advancing maternal and infant care through local maternal health coalitions during a news conference in Hershey.

Front entrance of Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center with a landscaped circular driveway, a grassy area featuring small bushes, trees, and a statue of the nittany lion. The building has a tall structure with a cross, large glass windows, and a blue sky with scattered white clouds in the background.

St. Joseph Medical Center recognized for exceptional maternity care

Dec 12, 2024

Ratings from U.S. News & World Report single out hospitals offering high-quality labor and delivery services Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has been honored as a High Performing […]

The photograph is a combined image of Mark and Julie Chesney at two different times. In the left side, taken in 1997, they are dressed in their hospital corpsman Navy uniforms standing in front of several military buildings. On the right side they are dressed in Penn State University windbreaker jackets attending a football game. Mark is wearing a Penn State cap. In the background is a large football stadium with a crowd in the seats.

Military couple-turned Penn State Health employees call for awareness of veterans’ unique health care needs

Nov 6, 2024

Veterans face unique health challenges, and Penn State Health is committed to providing care respecting their experiences. Veterans/employees Mark and Julie Chesney advocate for awareness of those health needs.

A woman sits in a chair, breastfeeding her infant child.

Lactation consultants at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center help new moms succeed in breastfeeding

Sep 27, 2024

Lactation consultants are specially trained to help mothers with breast milk feeding, which provides babies with the complete nutrition they need and protects them in many ways.

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