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Someone in a costume dressed as the Penn State Nittany Lion gives a thumbs up sign. Behind him people on bicycles gather in a parking lot. A man dressed as the Hershey Bear’s mascot, Cocoa, stands among them.

Medical Center volunteers cheer on Bike to School Day participants

May 9, 2019

The Nittany Lion cheers on local kids and their families on National Bike to School Day.

A statue of the Nittany Lion looks toward some flowering bushes. In the foreground, flowers are blooming.

In Brief – May 9, 2019

May 9, 2019

In Brief features announcements, staff news and upcoming events from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.

A close-up of two outstretched hands – one holding an apple tilted toward the camera, the other holding a doughnut tilted toward the camera.

The Medical Minute: Hold the added sugar

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.

Gov. Tom Wolf, wearing a suit, shakes hands with a woman wearing a medical jacket. Other people in professional and medical attire look on. A hallway and large windows are in the background.

Gov. Wolf visits Hershey Medical Center to recognize nurses

May 8, 2019

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center today hosted a visit by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. It was timed to coincide with National Nurses Week.

Dr. Laura Murphy, pediatrician with Penn State Health Children's Hospital’s Pediatric Complex Care Program, smiles and bends down to greet her patient, Brinda Rizal, who is in a wheelchair. Brinda, who has braids and is wearing a sweatshirt and pants, is strapped into the wheelchair and looks up at Murphy, who is wearing a polka dotted shirt and pants and wears a stethoscope around her neck. Brinda’s mother, Basudha Rizal, wearing glasses and a printed top and pants, is sitting in a chair against the wall. She smiles at her daughter. A soap dispenser, pamphlet rack and folders are hanging on the wall of the exam room.

In your corner: Pediatric Complex Care team advocates for children with multiple medical needs

May 8, 2019

By Carolyn Kimmel Ask Dina Gonzalez about her son Alejandro’s diagnosis, and she has no specific answer. The list of health challenges the 10-year-old boy faces, however, numbers at least […]

Bernadine and Charles Mineweaser stand in a hospital room with their arms around each other and smile. In front of them is a table with a cake, tea lights and a pitcher of sparkling grape juice. Next to Charles is a hospital bed, and equipment is behind them. Bernadine is wearing a dress, and Charles is wearing a polo shirt and plaid pajama pants.

Couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary at Hershey Medical Center

May 6, 2019

Hershey Medical Center’s Patient and Family-Centered Care team helped Charles and Bernadine Mineweaser celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a special meal.

Marissa Aulenbach plans a guitar while glancing over her shoulder line of children making their way behind her down a brick path. Trees and green grass fill the frame behind them.

Jeopardy, helicopters and music. Not a bad day to work with mom or dad.

May 6, 2019

Ninety-two children came to visit Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for Take Our Daughter and Sons to Work Day on April 25.

A statue of the Nittany Lion looks toward some flowering bushes. In the foreground, flowers are blooming.

In Brief – May 6, 2019

May 6, 2019

In Brief features announcements, staff news and upcoming events from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.

A photo shows a variety of different-colored balloons that completely fill the frame.

Milestone work anniversaries: April 29 – May 6

May 6, 2019

Penn State Health employees are celebrating milestone work anniversaries between April 29 and May 6.

A young girl dressed in a t-shirt, long pants and sneakers smiles as she runs around a cone set up in a gymnasium. Another girl is close behind her, as a woman looks on in the background.

Penn State PRO Wellness hosts event for Lebanon County elementary schools

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.

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