Apr 20, 2017
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. 394 pinwheels are planted in front of Penn State Health Children's Hospital—representing the 394 children that were cared for by Penn State Center for the Protection of Children in 2016 — that's more than one a day for the entire year. Have you ever been in a situation in which you suspected child abuse and you didn't know what to do?
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will host a community Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 29.
Apr 18, 2017
A Penn State College of Medicine research project to study use of a screening tool for pediatric abusive head trauma will be supported by a $7.7 million National Institutes of Health grant to Penn State.
Apr 17, 2017
Dr. Chandrika Gowda, assistant professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, is a recipient of the prestigious 2017 Young Investigator Award from The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO), an annual award that recognizes excellence in research in the field.
Apr 14, 2017
Dr. Krishnankutty (Krish) Sathian, has been named chair of the Department of Neurology for Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Apr 13, 2017
A major donation will boost efforts by Penn State Health Children's Hospital to keep babies safe in vehicles across central Pennsylvania. Nuna is donating 390 of its infant car seats to the hospital's Pediatric Injury Prevention Program.
Each day, more than 800 Americans suffer a hip fracture. Most of those fractures are due to falls, and most happen to seniors, who have lower bone density and muscle mass than the rest of the population.
Apr 12, 2017
It is estimated that about 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease, and about 60,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Common symptoms can include tremors or slowed movement. Learn about a new drug option and other available treatments.
Dr. Chandrika Gowda was honored with a 2017 Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
Apr 11, 2017
Penn State Health and Physicians' Alliance, LTD. (PAL), the largest independent physician practice group in Lancaster County, today announced plans to pursue a strategic partnership.
