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Penn State Health explores future site options for Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
As part of its steadfast commitment to delivering behavioral health services that are greatly needed in central Pennsylvania, Penn State Health is exploring the possibility of new locations for Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute’s inpatient and outpatient services.
Read MoreCenter for the Protection of Children has launched free, updated child abuse training
Penn State College of Medicine’s Center for the Protection of Children has launched a new version of its free, interactive learning program iLookOut for Child Abuse (iLookOut).
Read MorePenn State Health Lancaster Medical Center earns accreditation from American College of Radiology in four imaging specialties
The American College of Radiology has accredited Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in four imaging modalities: nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and ultrasound.
Read MorePenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, nurses reach new contract that retains hospital’s status as an employer of choice
More than 2,000 registered nurses represented by SEIU have ratified a new contract with Milton S. Hershey Medical Center that reaffirms the hospital’s reputation as an employer of choice for nurses in the region.
Read MoreSt. Joseph Medical Center’s clinical lab, respiratory therapy program earn reaccreditation
St. Joseph Medical Center’s clinical laboratory and respiratory therapy program have both been awarded reaccreditation from the College of American Pathologists’ Laboratory Accreditation Program.
Read MoreLatest Research
Diversity in clinical trials helps advance new medications, therapies
Clinical trials of new medical procedures and treatments are critical to advancements in patient care. Those trials can save lives. But diverse populations are often underrepresented in clinical trials.
Read MoreQ&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment?
A new class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, are approved for use in diabetes and for weight loss. Researchers have found that they might help with other conditions too, like cardiovascular disease and addiction.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine receives $20M grant to research alternative tobacco products
Penn State College of Medicine received a five-year, $20 million federal grant to investigate the harmful effects of alternative tobacco products.
Read MorePenn State's Project ECHO team attends MetaECHO global conference
In 2023 Project ECHO celebrated its 20th anniversary along with the return of its annual conference, MetaECHO. The institute’s first gathering since 2019, MetaECHO 2023 was held in Albuquerque, New […]
Read MoreDonors continue son’s legacy with estate gift to personalized medicine
A recent estate gift from Dr. and Mrs. Vali and Pari Kermani will expand the Kia Kermani Foundation Research Fund for Personalized Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine.
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The Medical Minute: Do you know your risks for breast cancer?
A woman of average risk should get her first mammogram at age 40. But how do you know your risk? A Penn State Health expert talks about what younger women can do.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: How to get started with physical fitness
Looking to get started down the road to physical fitness but don’t know the best route? A Penn State Health expert offers a GPS for everything you’ll need.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Supervised exercise therapy eases symptoms of peripheral artery disease
Supervised exercise therapy allows a Wyomissing woman with peripheral artery disease to dance again. She and a Penn State Health expert talk about why exercise is a game changer.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Six organ donation facts knock down six myths
More than 103,000 people in the U.S. are awaiting new organs. Many won’t live long enough to get them. The new chief of transplant at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center debunks the myths that get between donors and recipients.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: April fools vs. April facts
‘Tis the season of April trickery. Five Penn State health experts help you separate what’s real and what’s myth.
Read MoreLatest Education
Pantanelli and Song recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Seth Pantanelli, MD, MS, faculty member, and Chen Song, MD, fellow, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of May.
Read MorePenn State places fourth out of 31 teams in global health competition
Penn State places fourth out of 31 teams in global health competition; Competition offers students chance to use classroom knowledge to solve complex hypothetical public health crisis
Read MoreHackman and Bonaddio recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Nicole Hackman, MD, faculty member, and Vincenzo Bonaddio, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for April.
Read MoreThompson and Sallam recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Andrew Thompson, MD, and Eman Sallam, MD, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for March.
Read MoreHenao and O’Bryant recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Maria Paula Henao, MD, faculty member, and Michael O’Bryant, DO, resident, are the February awardees through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Vascular surgery consultations offered at Exeter Outpatient Center beginning May 15
Penn State Health Exeter Outpatient Center in Exeter Township will expand its specialty services to include vascular surgery consultations.
Read MoreBehind Every ER Visit: The Essential Role of Patient Registration Associates at Penn State Health
A trip to the emergency room is something no one wants to experience. People arrive by ambulance and by car, hurting and scared. Fast, quality care is essential—but so is […]
Read MoreDiabetes disparities: Penn State Health diabetes specialist works to improve health equity
No one wants to hear the “Big D” diagnosis—diabetes. If you’re a person of color, diabetes management may be affected by limited access to technology, increasing risk of complications.
Read MoreMilton S. Hershey Medical Center’s heart transplant survival rate highest in the state
More than 94 percent of all patients who receive a heart transplant at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center survive for at least three years after their surgery.
Read MoreBreakthrough stroke treatment at Penn State Health offers patients new hope
The Vivistim Paired VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) System pairs a surgically implanted device with physical or occupational therapy for people who have moderate to severe upper arm impairment following a stoke.
Read MoreLatest Ask Us Anything About
Ask Us Anything About… Enlarged Prostates
There are more treatment options than ever for enlarged prostate, according to Dr. Jaime Herrera Caceres, a urologist at Penn State Health's Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Stomach Pain
We all have stomach pains from time to time. But how can we pinpoint the cause and determine when it may be serious and warrant medical attention?
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Cholesterol Screening
Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons, an interventional cardiologist at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, covers what you need to know about cholesterol and the importance of knowing your numbers.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… RSV in Children
We’ve been hearing a lot about RSV -- or respiratory syncytial virus -- lately. While cases are reported every year, an early influx of cases -- and of hospitalizations, including among children -- is adding to concern this year. We find out what parents need to know from Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Dr. Duane Williams, a pediatric critical care physician -- both of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Knee Problems
Approximately a quarter of all adults suffer from knee pain. We learn more about the causes of and treatments for a range of knee ailments from two Penn State Health orthopedic surgeons: Dr. Charles Davis and Dr. Aman Dhawan.
Read MoreLatest Community
Penn State Health Flags of Honor program pays tribute to veterans, active military
Pay tribute to your friends, family members and colleagues who have served or are currently serving in the military through the Penn State Health Flags of Honor program.
Read MoreApril 27 | Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, April 27, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Read MoreGet charged up: Three Penn State Health hospitals offer electric vehicle charging stations
Penn State Health provides electric vehicle charging stations at three of our hospitals to support patients, visitors, employees and students who drive electric vehicles.
Read MorePenn State Health diabetes specialist: Make ‘personal choice’ to address health equity
Deciding to take the journey is as important as the journey. That’s how a Penn State Health diabetes educator characterizes efforts to learn how technology access affects outcomes for minorities.
Read MoreEducation on religious observances helps Penn State Health promote quality patient experience
Easter, Ramadan and Passover are underway or will take place soon. Penn State Health has educated employees on respecting requests they may receive from people who observe the holidays.
Read MoreLatest People
Harter wins Hampden Medical Center BEE Award
Joshua Harter, patient care associate, Med/Surge, is the recipient of Hampden Medical Center’s BEE (Be Extraordinary Every Day) Award.
Read MoreBlack Maternal Health events put focus on health care disparities
Black Maternal Health Week events increased awareness of the critical issue of maternal mortality.
Read MoreAdvanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Neonatal clinical nurse specialist explores how diversity and language services improve patient care
Neonatal clinical nurse specialist Heather Stephens highlights the critical need for more diversity among advanced practice providers to serve the increasingly diverse patient population.
Read MoreAdvanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Nurse midwife shares insights on caring for diverse patients
After receiving care from midwives during the birth of her son, Jennifer Pagani-Smith said she felt “called” to become a certified nurse midwife and help empower other women.
Read MoreHershey Medical Center honors DAISY Award winners, Haas, Nye, Strine
Hershey Medical Center presented its quarterly DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Jess Haas, Marissa Nye, and Theresa Strine.
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