Topics: Women's Health

Radiologic technologist Erin Schaffner in her scrubs at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. A mammogram scan is in the background on a computer screen.

Heart and skill in action: A radiologic technologist’s story

Oct 7, 2025

A chance job as a front office greeter changed everything. Encouraged to explore radiology, Erin Schaffner found her calling as a radiologic technologist, combining compassion, science and service through every procedure she performs.

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.

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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.

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.

A younger woman embraces a senior woman with her right arm.

The Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer

Sep 11, 2024

Doctors can help prevent ovarian cancer, but historically the cost of preventative surgery has been menopause. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s worth it, and how medical technology is catching up with this insidious disease.

A baby lays on a mother's chest

The Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities

Aug 28, 2024

During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to.

Close-up of a woman clutching her midsection due to apparent pain.

The Medical Minute: The journey to relieve endometriosis pain

Mar 6, 2024

There’s no cure for endometriosis, but the good news is people living with it can do a lot for the pain. A Penn State Health expert talks about options for relief.

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