May 8, 2019
The sugar in fruit is different from the sugar in a doughnut. Learn why – and how to steer your children toward natural sugars.
May 3, 2019
Penn State PRO Wellness hosted the Building Healthy Lebanon Schools Family Fun Fest to encourage children and their families to be physically active and celebrate being wellness champions.
Apr 15, 2019
Highmark Foundation has awarded $80,000 to Penn State PRO Wellness to help fund the annual Healthy Champions signature program for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Jan 30, 2019
Dr. Deepa Sekhar has been appointed executive director of Penn State PRO Wellness. Sekhar, a pediatrician at Penn State Health and an associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, assumed the post this month.
Dec 5, 2018
The gift of promoting a healthy lifestyle is probably the most valuable thing you could give to someone you care about this holiday season, yet it can also turn into a potential landmine of gift-giving disasters.
Nov 13, 2018
As parents, we know it’s a lot easier to grab takeout that we know our kids like than to cook something new. But easiest is not always best – as poor dietary habits can lead to obesity and all the health problems that come with it. In this interview with Kara Bowers, a dietitian with Penn State PRO Wellness, you'll learn how to create a supportive nutrition environment in your home.
Oct 11, 2018
Penn State College of Medicine has received a nearly $4 million grant to promote healthy lifestyles and improve nutrition for Hispanic people living in Berks and Lebanon counties.
Mar 14, 2018
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the We Matter Coalition will hold a special screening of the documentary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and experts.
Nov 1, 2017
Kohl's has awarded $200,000 to Penn State PRO Wellness to engage families and facilitate programs focused on healthy eating and physical activity in six school districts across Lebanon County.
Oct 25, 2017
New numbers from the National Center for Health Statistics show that rates of obesity have increased by at least 30 percent in both adults and children the past 15 years. Some doctors aren't surprised.
