Penn State Health employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between May 8 and 14. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticleTomasko and Fofana recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Jonathan Tomasko, MD, faculty member, and Kadiyatu Fofana, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of May. Dr. Tomasko is an assistant...
View ArticleLevel II NICU planned for Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Expectant mothers and families in Lancaster County will soon benefit from enhanced care close to home, as Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center expands its Family Birthing Suite to include a Level...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Stroke: The women’s condition no one talks about
The juice glass clattered to the ground, but Carolina Rosario, from Harrisburg, didn’t know how. One moment, she was holding the cup in her hand, and the next, the spill spread across the floor. She...
View ArticlePenn State Health pioneers first EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement in...
Penn State Health continues to set the standard for advanced heart care, becoming the first health system in Central Pennsylvania to successfully implant the new Edwards EVOQUE tricuspid valve...
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 May 15 and 21. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticleFinancial Improvement Taskforce demonstrates continued success in...
In January 2024, Penn State Health leaders created the Financial Improvement Taskforce – Project FIT 24 – to help close a fiscal year budget gap. The taskforce was successful in helping the system hit...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Leaky bladder? Why it happens (and what you can do about it)
As she neared her 70s, her fourth decade as a dog trainer, Polly Hornberger of Birdsboro, Berks County, faced a new challenge when preparing for dog shows. “I was doing agility with one of my...
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 May 22 and 28. They put our values into action every day. Employees are recognized...
View ArticleOur Epic Transformation: Empowering our employee workgroups
Our Epic Transformation officially kicks off on Tuesday, June 3, when hundreds of employees assigned to Epic workgroups will gather for a project overview, team introductions, platform demonstrations...
View ArticleUnveiling the connection between physical and mental health: The power of...
Taking care of our mental health is just as crucial as taking care of our physical health. In fact, there is a strong connection between the two, and by focusing on exercise, nutrition and sleep, we...
View ArticleMahase and Mansouri receive Top Physicians Under 40 award
Two Penn State Health physicians are recognized on the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s 2025 Top Physicians Under 40 list. Dr. Sean Mahase, a radiation oncologist, and Dr. Alireza Mansouri, a...
View ArticleLicensed practical nurse: ‘A job that will always be needed’
For Lisa Duncan, what began 25 years ago as a way for a young single mother to support her children is now a lifetime career and passion. As a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with the Opioid Treatment...
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 May 29 and June 4. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleAhmad recognized with Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award
Dr. Ayesha Ahmad of the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine received the November 2024 Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award. Ahmad was recognized for her...
View ArticleUral recognized with Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award
Dr. Serdar Ural of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is the January 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award. Ural, a professor and vice chair for...
View ArticleKupferman named Penn State Health CEO
Michael E. Kupferman, MD, MBA has been appointed by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and the Penn State Health Board of Directors to serve as Penn State Health’s next chief executive officer (CEO)....
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: The ABCs of diabetes
More than 38 million Americans are part of a club they never wanted to join – they are among the 11.6% of the population living with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. On the...
View Article41st Children’s Miracle Network Telethon to air on WGAL8
The 41st annual Children’s Miracle Network Telethon benefiting Penn State Health Children’s Hospital will air Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5 on WGAL8. Telethon segments throughout the week...
View ArticleKeller recognized with Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award
Michelle Keller, a nursing professional development specialist and nursing quality specialist, is the March 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion Award. Keller has...
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