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Trauma Center – Memories & Milestones
Part 17 – Trauma Center Penn State Hershey is the only Level One Trauma Center in Pennsylvania accredited for both adult and pediatric patients. The Life Lion helicopter program was named by the winner...
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Continuing the Legacy – Memories & Milestones
Part 18 – Continuing the Legacy Milton S. Hershey’s legacy and vision carries on through the continuing work of the Medical Center and College of Medicine. Feel free to share these posts with your...
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Into the Future – Memories & Milestones
Part 19 – Into the Future Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center continues to be forward-thinking in the commitment to enhance the quality of life through improved health, the professional...
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READ Program highlights library’s mission
In 2011, the Harrell Health Sciences Library READ Poster Recognition Award at Penn State Hershey was established. Individuals who received the inaugural award are strong library supporters who have...
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US News ranks Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital has once again earned a ranking among the nation’s best children’s hospitals in multiple specialties by U.S. News and World Report. This year, the Children’s...
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CEO Perspectives – Rethinking Medical Education: Creating innovative...
Below is an excerpt from the June 2012 edition of Perspectives, a monthly electronic newsletter from Harold L. Paz, M.D., chief executive officer, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, senior vice...
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The Four Diamonds Fund celebrates forty years
It all started with a call to arms—conquer childhood cancer—that hasn’t changed for forty years. When the Four Diamonds Fund first appeared in 1972, there was little chance for a cure and treatment...
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Today’s Research – Results released for RAMPART, a national research trial
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine are actively working in Hershey, with colleagues at Penn State, University Park and other Penn State campuses, and with colleagues at various institutions...
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Bringing global experiences to Hershey
Graham H. Jeffries, M.D., professor emeritus of medicine, could be devoting his retirement to two of his passions—gardening and antique clocks—but it’s tough to make time considering that he still...
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A career protecting children from abuse
Since early in his medical career, Mark Dias, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.A.N.S., professor of neurosurgery and pediatrics at the College of Medicine, has spearheaded research exploring hospital-based and...
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Scholarships and awards contribute to one student’s success
Originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, attended Dickinson College and graduated with honors with a degree in chemistry and biochemistry/molecular biology. She is a first-generation college student who has...
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Making the Children’s Hospital a reality
Anticipation is growing for the opening of the new 252,000-square-foot Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, set for late this fall. While progress on the building’s exterior is visible for everyone...
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New education programs aim to better prepare students
In its usual tradition of education innovation, the Penn State College of Medicine has recently introduced a number of new or reconfigured programs. From dual-degree programs to an exciting new...
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Class of 2016 White Coat Ceremony
Students from the Penn State College of Medicine‘s Class of 2016 officially began their medical careers last Friday with a White Coat Ceremony at the Hershey Lodge. During this annual rite of passage...
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Today’s Research – Stems cells are potential source of cancer-fighting T cells
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine are actively working in Hershey, with colleagues at Penn State, University Park and other Penn State campuses, and with colleagues at various institutions...
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Understanding addiction: Using Animal Models to Answer the “Why, How, and Who”
Over the past decade, use of certain illicit drugs, including crack cocaine and methamphetamine, has shown sharp declines in the United States based on data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
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John E. Morgan—A man of humble but generous means
Harry B. Loder, 76, passed away on May 16, 2012. The story below was written just before his passing. If philanthropist and self-made industry leader John E. Morgan were alive today, he wouldn’t enjoy...
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Technology Transfer – Bringing Scientific Discoveries To Market
Every day, researchers at Penn State College of Medicine work to discover new ways to improve human health and well-being. Through technology transfer—the process of commercializing those...
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Physician lack of sleep: Can cognitive “overload” compromise care in a crisis?
For decades, lack of sleep and fatigue have been an unwelcome but accepted part of physician training and everyday medical practice. Medical students and residents are likely to work a full day and...
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Medical center reaches milestone in fundraising campaign
The Medical Center surpassed the $200 million mark in its current $300 million fundraising initiative, For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Launched in January 2007 as...
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