Apr 6, 2022
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has been on the rise ― and so is alcohol-associated liver disease. Two Penn State Health doctors discuss what alcohol does to the liver and when it’s time for a transplant in this week’s Medical Minute.
Mar 9, 2022
While over-the-counter tests for colon cancer provide results that can prevent a life-threatening illness, it’s better to think of them more as the sidekick to the real hero: colonoscopy. A Penn State Health physician discusses why it’s still the gold standard and why now it’s a must for a younger demographic.
Feb 2, 2022
Lois Angelisanti’s lifesaving experience and successful outcomes underly the remarkable quality of care provided by the Heart Transplant Program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Dec 9, 2021
Between July and September 2021, Penn State College of Medicine received 208 grants and contracts totaling $49.9 million for research.
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital has achieved Level 1 Children’s Surgery Verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for its ability to provide exceptional surgical care.
Nov 18, 2021
Penn State researchers are teaming up to create smart skin grafts that can both improve the wound monitoring process and expedite healing in chronic wounds.
Nov 17, 2021
After successfully donating her kidney to a former co-worker in a surgery at Hershey Medical Center, Lauren Gydosh is raising awareness of organ donation with an award-winning Donate Life design.
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Jay Patel, a general surgery resident at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was recognized in November 2021 as part of the Exceptional Moments in Teaching program of Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.
Oct 19, 2021
High schoolers learned suturing, robotic surgery and inserting tracheostomies during a first-ever surgical camp created by Penn State College of Medicine and Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.
Sep 22, 2021
Four Penn State Health pediatric specialty practices will move to a new location at 35 Hope Drive on Hershey Medical Center’s East Health Campus, effective Monday, Oct. 4.
