Welcome to Penn State Hershey Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Research
The likelihood of diagnosis with cancer during childhood is estimated to be approximately 1 in 300. While great progress in treating childhood cancer has been made over the last 30-40 years, there are still major challenges in curing a number of childhood cancers, including brain tumors, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), advanced stage neuroblastoma, and solid tumors which present with metastatic disease. In addition, some of the successful therapies result in serious side effects, leaving normal organs with significant long term damage. A major focus of research is to better understand the biology of childhood tumors in order to design new therapies which will increase cure rates while minimizing damage to normal tissues. More...
- Deadline approaching for Kohl’s Healthy Champions video contest Penn State Hershey PRO Wellness Center, together with the Kohl’s Cares Hospital Program and Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, is hosting a video contest for families, schools and organizations. Participants have a chance to win a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or iPad mini.More...
- Penn State Hershey Epilepsy Program recognized by NAEC Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program was recently recognized as a Level 4 Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).More...
- New leadership coming to human resources, community relations Lisa Abbott will join Penn State Hershey on June 3 as associate vice president for human resources for health affairs for Penn State and chief human resources officer for Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. With Abbott’s arrival, Charles Wilson, who has served as chief human resources officer for the Medical Center since 2002, will move into the new role of chief community relations officer on an interim basis.More...
- The Medical Minute: Preparing home and car for emergencies Whether traveling or at home, there are things you can do before an emergency to ensure a swift response and a better possible outcome to your situation.More...