College of Medicine joins newly formed dementia prevention research consortium
A recent report estimates that approximately 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting modifiable behavioral, physical health and psychosocial risk factors. Scientists are also...
View ArticleGowda to lead physician-scientist training program
Dr. Chandrika Gowda, associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine and a researcher at Penn State Cancer Institute, has been selected as the new director of the Penn State...
View ArticleHymel and colleagues continue to refine tool for diagnosing pediatric abusive...
Penn State College of Medicine researchers are working to improve the process for diagnosing abusive head trauma (AHT) in children, which is the leading cause of traumatic death and disability in...
View ArticleChildren with insomnia likely to continue to suffer as adults
Children with insomnia symptoms are likely to carry them through young adulthood and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia disorder in early adulthood compared to children who do not...
View ArticleReihart to head Emergency Department at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical...
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is building its operational leadership team ahead of the hospital’s opening later this year with the appointment of Dr. Michael Reihart as director of...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Endometriosis – Beyond painful periods
If you’re among the 10% of women who have endometriosis, you know that the inflammatory condition can cause severe pelvic pain. While there’s no way to prevent getting the incurable disorder, a wide...
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MD/PhD Class of 2022 students find out their residency matches
Several Penn State College of Medicine MD/PhD Medical Scientist Training Program students graduating this year received their residency destinations as part of Match Day 2022. Many students...
View ArticlePenn State Health Children’s Week raises $73,646
Gifts to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital totaled $73,646 during Penn State Health Children’s Week, a virtual fundraising week held March 7-11. These gifts will...
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It’s a match: Penn State College of Medicine students find their futures...
Medical school tradition celebrated in person for first time in two years For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fourth-year medical students at Penn State College of Medicine...
View ArticleHershey Medical Center’s new in-house medical interpreters will improve...
Hershey Medical Center hired two in-house Spanish interpreters to join the Patient and Guest Experience team, effective March 14. When the interpreters are not working directly with a patient or family...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine partners with PA DOH on program that helps nursing homes...
Penn State College of Medicine will partner with the Pennsylvania Department of Health on a new, grant-funded initiative that aims to help long-term care facilities weather and overcome the challenges...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Diabetes diagnosis demands close eye on vision
If you have diabetes – whether Type 1 or Type 2 – there’s one thing you should do every year, without fail: Get a dilated eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist. “Diabetes is known to alter...
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Taking the diversity conversation to the community: All Things Diversity...
The All Things Diversity program held two events in March: one in Lancaster, which focused on diversity and culture in the community, and another in Hershey, which focused on ageism. The March 10 event...
View ArticleWisecup recognized as Hershey Medical Center’s February Physician of the Month
Dr. Kimberly Wisecup, of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hershey Medical Center, has been selected the Medical Center’s Physician of the Month for February. “Kim includes all parties in the...
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First responders, others converge on Hershey Medical Center campus to ‘Light...
At least 100 vehicles representing more than 75 organizations filled the night sky with flashing lights of many different colors, all in an effort to brighten the spirits of patients and families at...
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President-elect Neeli Bendapudi visits Penn State Health and College of Medicine
This spring, Penn State President-elect Neeli Bendapudi is traveling the commonwealth as part of a listening and learning tour to meet and engage in conversations with students, faculty, staff and...
View ArticleMark your calendar: Diversity, equity and inclusion events help employees...
Explore other cultures and increase your understanding of differences among colleagues and patients through diversity, equity and inclusion events in the second quarter of 2022: April events April 1:...
View ArticleAlumna helped to coordinate Penn State’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts
In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, alumna Shelley Haffner left retirement to assist with Penn State’s pandemic response. Building on her expertise and degree — the public health preparedness option...
View ArticleEmployees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between March 16 and March 29. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
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Penn State earns honorable mention in global health competition
Throughout their studies, they’ve learned how to solve problems in classrooms and laboratories. But earlier this month, a team of students from Penn State, Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State...
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