Shapiro announces resignation as vice dean for Faculty and Administrative...
Dr. Daniel Shapiro has announced his resignation as the vice dean for Faculty and Administrative Affairs at Penn State College of Medicine and as the Garner James Kline Professor of Humanities in...
View ArticleAsk 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...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: RSV is back with a vengeance
It starts as your basic bug with a runny nose and a cough. And for most babies, the virus stops right there. But for some, the cough grows worse. A sick child may become unable to take milk. Their...
View ArticleAir pollution may cause irregular heartbeat in teens
Teenagers may experience irregular heart rhythms — or arrhythmias — within two hours after breathing polluted air, according to Penn State College of Medicine, researchers. The study, is the first of...
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 Nov. 5 and Nov. 11. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticlePenn State College of Medicine employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State College of Medicine employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary in November: Employees are recognized for their time at Penn State, and...
View ArticleCirko joins Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Nov. 21 as vice...
Alexandria Cirko will join Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, Nov. 21 as vice president of mission and ministry. In her role, she will oversee pastoral care and chaplaincy, as well...
View ArticleBe a fraud fighter: International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 13-19
Fraud costs billions of dollars in damage to companies, governments and individuals each year. It’s more than money though ─ it can also dramatically affect the quality of life of its victims. Find out...
View ArticleNew obstetrics and gynecology clinic opens at Hampden Medical Center
There is a new option for women’s health services in Cumberland County. Penn State Health Obstetrics and Gynecology opened a new clinic today at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center. The clinic...
View ArticleFire safety reminder from Penn State College of Medicine Facilities
If a fire were to break out in your workspace, how would you react? What would you do first? If you needed to use a fire extinguisher, would you immediately remember the four basic steps? Or would you...
View ArticleTiny molecules in breast milk may prevent infants from developing allergies
Breastfed babies are believed to suffer fewer allergic conditions, like eczema and food allergies, than formula-fed babies; yet the reason has not been well understood. Now, a new study by Penn State...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: SANE spaces during the unthinkable
It’s not a place anyone wants to need, but if you or a loved one are the victim of sexual assault, the SANE rooms at Penn State Health offer privacy, comprehensive services and compassion at a time...
View ArticleHershey Medical Center nurses recognized at national Magnet conference
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s nursing team was recognized at the American Nurses Credential Center’s National Magnet Conference for earning their fourth consecutive Magnet...
View ArticleRader recognized with DAISY Award by St. Joseph Medical Center
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center presented the November DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award to Angela Rader, a registered nurse on 2 North. The accolade recognizes nurses for...
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 Nov. 12 and Nov. 18. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleFirst baby born at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has welcomed its first baby. Townsley Guy Stetzler was born at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to Devon and Steven Stetzler. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces,...
View ArticleProject ECHO Team Spotlight: Emily Heilbrunn
Project ECHO Spotlight interviews feature advocates, participants or team members discussing their experiences with ECHO. Read more ECHO Spotlights. Emily Heilbrunn, MPH Research Project Manager Emily...
View ArticleProject ECHO at Penn State awarded “Superhub” status
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) at Penn State became a “Superhub” this month, joining the ranks of more than 25 organizations with the designation worldwide. As a Superhub,...
View Article“Pay 4 Play” on WQXA 105.7 THE X raises $352,067.09 for Penn State Health...
The 16th annual People’s Pay 4 Play on 105.7 THE X on Nov. 17 and 18 raised $352,067.09 for Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. That brings the event’s 16-year...
View ArticleNearly $50 million supports College of Medicine research, community outreach
Between July and September 2022, College of Medicine researchers received 177 grants and contracts totaling $49.9 million for research. Faculty will increase cancer screening access in underserved...
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