MLK Legacy Series examines civil rights through medical lens
Penn State College of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging recently commemorated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by hosting a group of events that explored civil rights from the perspective...
View ArticleChildren’s Hospital, PA Department of Health host news conference on maternal...
Representatives from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine showcased their involvement in advancing maternal and infant care through local maternal health coalitions during a news...
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 Jan. 30 and Feb. 5. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: What works ─ and what doesn’t ─ to prevent norovirus
It’s 2 a.m. when your 5-year-old daughter’s cry jolts you awake: “Mommy, I’m sick!” The next few hours are a blur of clean-up and comfort as you battle the dreaded norovirus, aka the stomach bug, aka...
View ArticleLancaster Medical Center presents Crawford with Mountain Laurel Award
Lancaster Medical Center has named Ed Crawford, a laboratory assistant and phlebotomist, as its Mountain Laurel Award recipient for the third quarter of 2024. Crawford was nominated for the kindness,...
View ArticleCelebrate American Heart Month this February
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine are honoring American Heart Month this February. Here’s how you can learn more about heart disease — the top cause of death worldwide — and promote...
View ArticleNew award memorializes beloved wife and celebrates nursing excellence
Lancaster resident Robert Graybill returned to Penn State Cancer Institute on Jan. 22 as part of an emotional journey to honor his late wife, Donna, a former patient who lost her courageous battle with...
View ArticlePA Breast Cancer Coalition awards $200,000 in breast cancer research grants...
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) presented $200,000 in breast cancer research grants to Penn State Cancer Institute researchers on Thursday. Gail Matters, MS, PhD, associate professor of Medicine...
View ArticleHealthgrades names two Penn State Health hospitals among America’s Best
Two Penn State Health hospitals have been named to Healthgrades’ America’s Best Hospitals list for 2025. To determine the top hospitals for 2025, Healthgrades evaluated mortality and complication rates...
View ArticleRegister now: Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors in Health Care...
Penn State College of Medicine invites the Penn State community to participate in the Artificial Intelligence and Human Factors in Health Care Quality & Safety Conference being held on April 10 and...
View ArticleShankar and Graefe recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Lakshmi Shankar, MD, faculty member, and Brad Graefe, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of February. Dr. Shankar is an assistant...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine researchers awarded more than $6 million to study heart...
Penn State College of Medicine has been awarded $6.1 million to advance the study of heart function in women who have experienced severe preeclampsia. This grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood...
View ArticlePenn State Cancer Institute achieves international reaccreditation for...
Penn State Cancer Institute has once again earned accreditation for stem cell transplantation from the international Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), giving patients...
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 Feb. 6 and 12. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Can you have a heart attack and not know it?
When a character on a TV show or movie has a heart attack, they clutch their chest or slump to the ground. “In real life, heart attacks can be much more subtle than they look on TV,” said Dr. Patrick...
View ArticleAnticipated winter storm affects some operations
Due to inclement weather that’s anticipated on Thursday, Feb. 6, Penn State Health has modified some operations. A detailed list of clinical locations that have either modified their hours or closed...
View ArticleLancaster Orthopedic Group joins Penn State Health
Penn State Health and Lancaster Orthopedic Group (LOG) have executed an affiliation agreement that will enable the two entities to extend orthopedic services across Lancaster and Berks counties. The...
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 Feb. 13 and 19. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticlePenn State Health and Partners in Women’s Healthcare announce new...
Penn State Health and Partners in Women’s Healthcare (PIWH) have signed an agreement that will allow PIWH physicians and certified nurse-midwives to deliver their patients’ babies at the Women and...
View ArticleCelebrating excellence in research: Penn State College of Medicine faculty...
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine made a remarkable showing in primary care research at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) in late...
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