Las vacunas tienen hasta un 90% de eficacia contra la COVID-19 grave durante...
In English La protección contra el COVID-19 sintomático comienza a disminuir después de un mes desde la vacunación inicial, mientras que la inmunidad contra el COVID-19 grave sigue siendo alta durante...
View ArticleSt. Joseph Medical Center names Wolf vice president of medical affairs
Dr. Kimberly Wolf has accepted the permanent role of vice president of medical affairs for Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center after serving in the interim role since February. Previously, she...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Aortic dissection starts a race against the clock
Last October, Harold Weber won the most high-stakes race of his life. Weber was working his job as a construction electrician when he began to feel ill. “It was a weird feeling I didn’t have before,”...
View ArticlePenn State Health employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between June 2 and June 10. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticlePenn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center appoints new chief nursing officer
Wendy Clayton will join Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center as its new chief nursing officer on Monday, June 27. Clayton, who previously served the hospital for more than 10 years, will be...
View ArticleStudy predicts cancer cases, deaths in Africa could double by 2040
Cancer cases and deaths are expected to double in Africa during the next two decades, according to findings from a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The study also reveals that...
View ArticleMulti-scale imaging confirms protein’s role in neuronal structure and dynamics
New research confirming the importance of cofilactin filaments in neuronal movement could inform the development of nerve regeneration therapeutics Protein structures are typically determined by...
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Monthly Mental Health Moment: June 2022
Change is coming! That might seem like a bold statement. Yet we all know that life is change. In the medical field, there are many transitions from June to July. Individuals move to a new year of...
View ArticlePenn State Health Children’s Hospital again recognized among the best in the...
U.S. News & World Report is recognizing Penn State Health Children’s Hospital as a national leader in multiple specialties for the 12th consecutive year. The magazine ranked the Children’s Hospital...
View Article38th Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $366,819
The 38th annual Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon raised $366,819 to benefit equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. The event aired June 6 through 9 on...
View ArticleUsing personal pronouns promotes respect and care for others
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, the Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion remembers the civil rights struggles and commemorates the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals....
View ArticlePenn State Health appoints Kyle Snyder regional chief operating officer for...
Kyle Snyder has been named the regional chief operating officer for Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center and Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. Snyder, who previously served as chief...
View ArticlePenn State Health appoints new regional chief nursing officer for West Shore...
Leslyn Williamson has joined Penn State Health as the regional chief nursing officer for Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center and Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. She is responsible...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Pro tips for new dads – and a brush-up for old pros
Father’s Day is a great time to bask in all the love and appreciation that your kids will hopefully lavish on you. But for new dads or dads looking for a mid-season turnaround, it’s never too late to...
View ArticlePenn State College of Medicine readies students to meaningfully contribute to...
While learning to become surgeons and setters of broken bones, medical students at Penn State College of Medicine also develop the skills to help patients navigate the tricky aspects of health care...
View ArticlePenn State Health employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between June 13 and June 17. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism celebrates staff members’...
The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine held a surprise celebration on June 8 to recognize Lisa Doster and Carol Creter’s over 30 years of service at Penn...
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New, expanded Medical Intensive Care Unit opens at Hershey Medical Center
Patients are now being treated in the new, expanded Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The 24-bed unit that opened today on the seventh floor of...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Questions answered about COVID vaccines for babies, toddlers
For the last – and littlest – segment of the population yet to receive it, the COVID-19 vaccine is federally approved and available for all people 6 months of age and older. After hospitalizations...
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