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Penn State Health enfatiza la seguridad y prevención al resumir operaciones quirúrgicas

May 9, 2020

Penn State Health hoy anunció que empezará resumir gradualmente y sistemáticamente las citas estándar para los pacientes, los procedimientos quirúrgicos que no son de emergencia y otras actividades clínicas después de casi dos meses de restricciones debido al pandémico del coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Penn State Health emphasizes safety and prevention as medical and surgical operations resume

May 9, 2020

Penn State Health today announced it will begin to gradually and systematically resume standard patient appointments, non-emergent surgical procedures and other clinical activities after nearly two months of restrictions due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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New Penn State Health OnDemand technical support number launches Monday

May 8, 2020

To provide enhanced customer service, Penn State Health is starting a new support phone number for patients using its telehealth service, Penn State Health OnDemand.

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The Medical Minute: The heightened risk of child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 6, 2020

Reports of suspected child abuse have declined in Pennsylvania since the onset of social distancing guidelines. But experts in the Penn State Center for the Protection of Children say this does not correlate with an actual decline in abuse cases.

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College of Medicine part of University project on antibacterial uses of plasma medicine

May 6, 2020

Investigators across Penn State are exploring the use of "cold" plasma to treat bacteria.

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Hershey Medical Center nurses invited to complete National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) RN survey

May 6, 2020

Eligible registered nurses at Hershey Medical Center are invited to participate in the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators RN Practice Environment Survey. The survey is open now through May 24.

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Key players: nurses innovate care, shape policy, impact lives

May 6, 2020

Nurses act as caregiver, advisor, confidante, educator, advocate – often all at once – and for multiple patients. Nurses also shape policies at the national level as representatives of professional organizations. During National Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the important role nurses play, now and every day of the year.

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St. Joseph abre el servicio de rayos X de acera para asegurar la seguridad de los pacientes

May 5, 2020

Penn State Health St. Joseph abrió un servicio de rayos X de pecho de acera en la entrada principal del centro médico en 2500 Bernville Rd. el 4 de mayo.

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Supplemental food boxes offered to Penn State Health employees in May

May 5, 2020

Penn State Health and College of Medicine employees are welcome to pick up supplemental food boxes provided by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on May 7 and May 21 at the 175 Crystal A Drive Fitness Center in Hershey.

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St. Joseph opens curbside X-ray service to ensure patient safety

May 5, 2020

Penn State Health St. Joseph opened a curbside chest X-ray service at the medical center’s main entrance at 2500 Bernville Road on May 4. This new service is part of its continued efforts to ensure patient safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

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