Q&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment?
In recent years, the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. While this new class of drugs, called GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, are approved for use in diabetes and for weight...
View ArticleApril 11–17 | Black Maternal Health events highlight maternal health crisis
During Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 to 17, Penn State Health is partnering with Highmark to bring awareness to the critical issue of maternal mortality. We will host educational events...
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 April 13 and 19. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleHampden, Holy Spirit medical centers honor Niles, Trivedi as 2024 Physicians...
Leaders and employers from Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers honored their 2024 Physicians of the Year during National Doctors’ Day appreciation celebrations on March 29. A group of physicians...
View ArticlePenn State Health Children’s Week raises more than $100,000
Gifts to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital totaled $100,170 during Penn State Health Children’s Week, a fundraising campaign held April 8-14, 2024. These gifts...
View ArticleHackman 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. Dr. Hackman is an associate professor in the...
View ArticleAdvanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Nurse midwife shares insights on caring...
Advanced practice providers (APPs) play an integral role in meeting the needs of Penn State Health’s increasingly diverse patient populations. With their advanced training and credentials, these...
View ArticlePenn State Health diabetes specialist: Make ‘personal choice’ to address...
Deciding to take the journey is almost as important as the journey itself. That’s the advice of Christie Gehman, a Penn State Health registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education...
View ArticleSt. Joseph Medical Center’s clinical lab, respiratory therapy program earn...
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center’s clinical laboratory and respiratory therapy program have both been awarded reaccreditation from the College of American Pathologists’ (CAP) Laboratory...
View ArticleGet charged up: Three Penn State Health hospitals offer electric vehicle...
Penn State Health provides electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at three of our hospitals to support patients, visitors, employees and students who drive electric vehicles. Hampden Medical Center...
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 April 20 and 26. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleWoodward Center presents awards as part of 2024 EdVenture event
Penn State College of Medicine’s Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education will present several awards as part of its annual EdVenture celebration. Source
View ArticleApril 27 | Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug...
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 (DEA) National Prescription Drug...
View ArticleMedical Scientist Training Program holds annual spring retreat
The Medical Scientist Training Program at Penn State College of Medicine celebrated its recent residency matches with an annual post-Match Day panel, met with program alumni and enjoyed peer-networking...
View ArticleInfertility counseling, testing and treatment available through Highmark Blue...
Penn State Health and the College of Medicine recognize National Infertility Awareness Week April 21-27 with a reminder of the infertility benefits available to employees through the Highmark Blue...
View ArticleAdvanced Practice Provider Spotlight: Neonatal clinical nurse specialist...
Advanced practice providers (APPs) play an integral role in meeting the needs of Penn State Health’s increasingly diverse patient populations. With their advanced training and credentials, these...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Supervised exercise therapy eases symptoms of peripheral...
Patricia Creque describes herself as “one of those people who has music in my head and am always ready to dance.” Peripheral artery disease (PAD), however, had made it difficult for her to dance—or...
View ArticlePenn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, nurses reach new contract...
More than 2,000 registered nurses represented by SEIU have ratified a new contract with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center that reaffirms the hospital’s reputation as an employer of...
View ArticlePenn State Health Lancaster Medical Center earns accreditation from American...
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....
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 April 27 and May 3. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
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