LaCoe appointed vice president of virtual care for Penn State Health
In the wake of COVID-19, appointments through Penn State Health OnDemand have increased by 7,500% over the previous year. With its convenience and high patient ratings — an average 4.85 out of 5 for...
View ArticleWeekly updates: Week of July 13
COVID-19 testing for add-on surgeries at Hershey Medical Center available July 15 Beginning Wednesday, July 15, patients requiring COVID-19 testing for add-on surgeries can be swabbed 24 to 48 hours...
View ArticleTrustees approve plans for two Milton S. Hershey Medical Center renovations
Two Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center projects that will improve access to and help meet demand for specialized health care services on the Hershey campus earned University trustee...
View ArticleLiver Center investigators publish several key research findings
Investigators from Penn State Health Liver Center published their research findings in several academic journals in early 2020. Research in the center is under the direction of Jonathan Stine, MD, MSc,...
View ArticleSupport hotline now available for Hershey Medical Center staff
The Pastoral Services Department has launched a confidential hotline for hospital staff in need of emotional support or counseling. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When in...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine ramp-up roundup: July 13-18
The following message was sent on behalf of Dr. Terry Wolpaw, Dr. Leslie Parent, Dr. Chuck Lang and Dr. Neal Thomas. New screening procedures started July 13 Thank you all for following the new...
View ArticleOut of the dog house: Facility dogs return to work
Strolling past the elevators on the third floor of Penn State Children’s Hospital, Becky bumped into one of her favorite people. Finding a Becky favorite isn’t a challenge. The golden retriever, one of...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine welcomes incoming medical students
Penn State College of Medicine welcomed its incoming class of medical students during a virtual orientation July 15 to 17. The Office of Student Affairs presented the orientation online in response to...
View ArticleEl Minuto Médico: No deje que COVID-19 le impida buscar atención médica crítica
In English Cuando buscas atención médica crítica, los minutos cuentan, especialmente cuando se trata de casos de sospecha ataque cardíaco o derrame cerebral. Sin embargo, muchos pacientes que necesitan...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease
Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. This particular arachnid carries a bacterium that causes Lyme disease which, if left untreated, can...
View ArticleBerini highlights actions taken to address employee engagement survey responses
Deborah Berini, president of Hershey Medical Center, shared this email on Wednesday, July 22. Dear Colleagues: One of the things I was really looking forward to resuming after we closed the emergency...
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A conversation game may reduce disparity in end-of-life care for African...
A Penn State College of Medicine research team found that playing a simple conversation game may encourage African Americans to make plans for their end-of-life care. Researchers say the game may be a...
View ArticleGowda receives cancer research grant from St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Are two drugs better than one when it comes to treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia? Funding from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will help a Penn State College of Medicine investigator answer...
View ArticleWeekly updates: Week of July 20
Hershey offers Inspired Nursing Program virtually Hershey Medical Center will present its Inspired Nursing Program virtually on Friday, Aug. 14, 8 to 10 a.m. The free program is for any high school or...
View ArticleMassini looks ahead to bringing Holy Spirit Hospital into Penn State Health...
Steve Massini, Penn State Health CEO, shared this email with Penn State Health and College of Medicine employees on July 24: Dear colleagues, First, let me thank you for all that you do each day to...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine ramp-up roundup: Updates regarding on-campus work for the...
Dr. Leslie Parent, vice dean for research and graduate studies; Dr. Terry Wolpaw, vice dean for educational affairs; Dr. Charles Lang, associate dean for graduate studies; and Dr. Neal Thomas,...
View ArticleCreate your complimentary HIMSS membership
Penn State Health employees can receive a free, individual membership in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) through its organizational affiliate program. Penn State...
View ArticleHershey Medical Center ranks among nation’s best hospitals for orthopedic care
U.S. News & World Report has listed Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical center as one of the best hospitals in the nation for 2020-21 in orthopedic care. Hershey Medical Center is...
View ArticleThe GIANT Company donates $1 million to Penn State Children’s Hospital
The GIANT Company is donating $1 million to Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Children’s Hospital to support the care of sick and injured children. The gift will fund a car seat safety program,...
View ArticleCaught in the act – microscopy reveals key detail in retrovirus replication
A protein that is critical for retrovirus replication may select viral genetic material for packaging within the nuclei of host cells, rather than in the cytoplasm, as was previously believed. The...
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