Penn State Health, Rep. Perry lead coronavirus response meeting
More than 150 local and state officials attended an interactive meeting on the campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to discuss Coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19....
View ArticleServant to the underserved: Helm traces volunteerism to personal experience
By Carolyn Kimmel As a child, Dr. Leesha Helm watched her dad juggle several jobs to provide for his family, putting his own well-being behind everyone else. She was a daddy’s girl, always at his side,...
View ArticleForum highlights graduate student research
More than 100 graduate students and faculty members from Penn State College of Medicine gathered to hear about the progress students have made in their research at the 2020 Graduate Student Research...
View ArticleCoronavirus updates and resources for College of Medicine faculty, staff and...
Penn State College of Medicine is committed to keeping its faculty, staff and students informed and helping people internally and in the community find the most up-to-date, reliable information about...
View ArticleCOVID-19 concerns cancel or postpone some College of Medicine, Penn State...
Some events at Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health have been cancelled or rescheduled because of concerns about COVID-19. See a list of event cancellations and changes at...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Seven surprising facts about osteoarthritis
For many people ages 50 and over, pain and swelling in the hip, knee, fingers or feet may be signs of osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions the...
View Article2020 Women’s Health Research Day postponed
Penn State Health Center for Women’s Health Research‘s fifth Women’s Health Research Day was originally scheduled for April 16, 2020. That event has been canceled, but will be rescheduled. A new date...
View ArticlePenn State Health., College of Medicine experts share coronavirus information...
Many experts from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have been called on to discuss coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with the media. Members of the media interested in speaking to...
View ArticleWeekly Quick Hits — Friday, March 13, 2020
Weekly Quick Hits recaps announcements and events from The Daily Brief email. Check your email inbox for more. Have an item to be featured in Quick Hits? Email news@pennstatehealth.psu.edu People...
View ArticleI am Penn State Health: Kassie Heeman
Kassie Heeman knows she carries a lot of weight on her shoulders. “If I don’t see something, then the doctors don’t see it – and that’s a big deal,” said the Paxtonia resident who works as a...
View ArticleTechnology tools and tips for Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine...
A number of technology tools and tips are available to employees of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine working remotely due to COVID-19. Penn State...
View ArticleCybersecurity warning: Be aware of coronavirus scam emails
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus. They are sending emails claiming to be from legitimate organizations with information about the coronavirus. These email...
View ArticlePenn State Health implements temporary visitation restrictions on hospital...
Penn State Health is committed to the safety of patients, staff and the general public while providing high-quality care. To continue to provide this level of care during the evolving outbreak of...
View ArticleUniversity issues revised standards related to research visits
In the context of rapidly evolving circumstances regarding COVID-19, and the University’s focus on social distancing and the health and well-being of the community, the Office of the Senior Vice...
View ArticleAsk Us Anything About… COVID-19
Measures are being enacted across Pennsylvania to curb the community spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Get the latest information about how you can protect yourself and your family from...
View ArticlePenn State Health St. Joseph starts entry screening at Bern Campus
Tented screening area located outside Emergency Department Penn State Health St. Joseph has opened an outdoor screening area, under a tent outside the Emergency Department, for all people entering the...
View ArticlePenn State Health implementa restricciones temporales de visitas en los...
Penn State Health al mismo tiempo que brinda atención de alta calidad, también está comprometido con la seguridad de los pacientes, el personal y el público en general. Para continuar brindando este...
View ArticlePenn State Health St. Joseph implements ‘No Visitors’ policy at Bern Campus
Penn State Health St. Joseph is committed to the safety of patients, staff and the general public while providing high-quality care. To continue to provide this level of care during the evolving...
View ArticleWorking remote? 10 tips for Zoom and online meeting etiquette
One of the implications of the COVID-19 virus has been that many in-person meetings have moved online. Penn State Health Zoom is available to facilitate online meetings. Guides on setting up, hosting...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine genomics core updates procedures to promote social...
Penn State College of Medicine’s Genome Sciences Facility has issued updates to its procedures for sample drop-off and equipment use in light of COVID-19. The following information was provided to...
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