Topics: University Fitness Center

A woman is seated on an adaptive sled, while a ski instructor in winter clothing and on skis holds onto the back of the sled. They are on snow, and a few people look on from the background.

Penn State Health patients take on the slopes at Adaptive Ski Day

Feb 9, 2026

Patients recovering from traumatic injuries hit the slopes with Penn State Health teams for an inspiring day of adaptive skiing and snowboarding at Whitetail Resort.

Woman sits looking down with puts her hands on her forehead. Circular lines around her indicate that she has vertigo.

The Medical Minute: Why am I so dizzy?

Jan 28, 2026

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults experience vertigo at least once. Penn State Health ear specialists explain the difference between vertigo and dizziness and the latest treatments to stop the spin.

Three women and a man smile as they pose for a photo in the hallway of a doctor’s practice. From left, are mother Jessica Hammaker; Dr. Stephanie Estes, obstetrician-gynecologist; Jamie Ober, registered nurse, holding baby Miles; and father Justin Baer.

The Medical Minute: Family on your timeline: Latest trends in family planning, fertility treatments and preservation

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.

Five children walk across a wooden walking bridge. Various trees and weeds are in the foreground and background.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital reaffirms support for routine childhood immunizations

Jan 12, 2026

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital continues to strongly support routine childhood immunizations as a cornerstone of protecting infants and children from serious, preventable diseases.

Woman coughing on a sofa and holding a tissue while sick with the flu.

The Medical Minute: Got the flu? Here’s where to go for care

Jan 12, 2026

Knowing where to go for flu and other respiratory illnesses care helps you get treated faster – and keeps emergency rooms available for true, life-threatening emergencies.

Dr. Brent O'Neill, left, leans over to look at the back of a teen boy with severe scoliosis, while the boy’s father holds the boy’s shirt up. The boy’s spine curves to the left. A halo gravity traction device is attached to his skull. They are standing in a hospital room.

The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter

Dec 3, 2025

Scoliosis, when the spines curves into a C or S shape, can cause back pain or breathing problems. Penn State Health spine experts outline the latest treatments.

Male skier rides in the deep snow on a sunny day at a ski resort. He is wearing a helmet. A fence is on his left.

The Medical Minute: 5 top tips for skiing safely this winter

Nov 13, 2025

Get slope-ready before ski season! A Penn State Health orthopedic surgeon shares five top tips to help you avoid injury and make the most of your time on the mountain.

Dr. Matthew Silvis smiles as he looks up at a teen girl sitting on an exam table. He is pressing down on her ankle. He is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and a nametag with a lanyard. The girl, who is talking, has long hair and is wearing a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers.

The Medical Minute: Is it a sports injury or growing pains?

Oct 8, 2025

Many parents and coaches mistake young athletes’ pain for normal growing pains, but a Penn State Health sports medicine physician warns that ignoring it can lead to more serious injuries.

Dr. Marnie Kaplan, left, talks to a woman patient who is sitting on an exam table. Dr. Chance Kaplan, right, looks on. Dr. Marnie Kaplan is wearing a white top and black pants. The woman patient has a braid in her hair and is wearing a top and sweater. Dr. Chance Kaplan is wearing scrubs and has a name badge on a lanyard attached to his pocket.

The Medical Minute: Combining breast cancer surgery with plastic surgery offers women physical and emotional benefits

Oct 1, 2025

A Penn State Health breast surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon explain how combining breast cancer and reconstructive surgery can shorten recovery time and reduce the need for additional procedures.

Dr. Emily Funk of Penn State Health Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery points to a scar on the neck of a male patient in an exam room. She is wearing a white lab coat and glasses. He is wearing a T-shirt. Behind them is a monitor.

The Medical Minute: The thyroid cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Sep 10, 2025

Thyroid cancer is rare overall, but one of the most common in young adults. A Penn State Health head and neck surgical oncologist explains diagnosis and today’s most advanced treatments.

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