Oct 27, 2026
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center will expand its Family Birthing Suite, opening a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Saturday, Oct. 31. The new NICU reflects Penn State Health’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to specialized care for the communities it serves. The new unit includes three beds and provides specialized support for newborns who require more specialized care than is available in a standard newborn nursery.
Oct 19, 2026
After years of pregnancy loss, a Mechanicsburg mom gave birth to a baby girl after a minimally invasive procedure called transabdominal cerclage designed to help prevent pregnancy loss.
Sep 22, 2026
After newborn Bryson Geiss was transferred to Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital for specialized NICU care, he recovered quickly and went home with his family just two days later. Nearly two years afterward, the family reunited with the Life Lion nurse who helped transport him, highlighting the impact of coordinated care across Penn State Health.
Aug 11, 2026
Researchers at Penn State are investigating whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment may play a role in the development of endometrial cancer.
Jul 22, 2026
Nearly one in four U.S. pregnancies end in miscarriage before 20 weeks. Penn State Health maternal-fetal medicine physicians explain treatment options and support for families facing recurrent pregnancy loss.
Apr 22, 2026
Here’s how to prepare for your teen’s first visit to the gynecologist.
Apr 14, 2026
A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.
Jan 21, 2026
Infertility affects 10 to 15% of heterosexual couples. Penn State Health reproductive endocrinologists explain the latest fertility treatment options, along with family planning and fertility preservation.
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.
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.
