Festival of Diwali begins today, virtual celebration scheduled for Nov. 16
Today begins the five-day celebration of Diwali for millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. The holiday, known as a festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals celebrated by people of...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Overcoming pandemic fatigue
The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States makes continued vigilance with established safety efforts essential to helping slow the virus’s spread. Yet after...
View ArticleSafety Reset: Travel and gatherings discouraged this holiday season. Think...
This year, the holidays present many with a challenge ― how to spend time with friends and family during a pandemic? Dr. Glenn Buchberger advises in the Medical Minute that virtual gatherings may be...
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Hershey Medical Center, College of Medicine announce Employee of Year,...
Hershey Medical Center, the College of Medicine and Penn State Health Medical Group Academic Practice Division have named Jill Enck Employee of the Year. At the same time, the organizations are...
View ArticleHershey Medical Center, College of Medicine announce Baron Award winners
Hershey Medical Center and the College of Medicine announced the winners of the annual Steven and Sharon Baron Leadership Award. Started in 2002 by Steven and Sharon Baron, the award recognizes Medical...
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Pawsitivity: College of Medicine Students boost nursing students’ spirits...
Help us share the good news going on at Penn State Health, including small happenings that might otherwise go unnoticed. Have a “Pawsitivity” story to share with us? Email us and write “Pawsitivity” in...
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Understanding microaggressions, unconscious bias: share your stories by Nov. 25
“You speak English so well.” “You’re not like other Jews.” “Nurse, can you find me a doctor?” a patient said to a female doctor. These are examples of microaggressions, words or actions that are...
View ArticleWeekly Updates: Week of Nov. 9
People Hershey Medical Center, College of Medicine announce Employee of Year, Employee of Month award recipients Hershey Medical Center, the College of Medicine and Penn State Health Medical Group...
View ArticlePay 4 Play on WQXA 105.7 The X raises $315,981 for Penn State Children’s...
The 14th annual People’s Pay 4 Play on WQXA 105.7 The X on Nov. 12 and 13 raised $315,981.35 for Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Children’s Hospital. That brings the event’s 14-year...
View ArticleArt, writing and photos welcomed for 2021 edition of Wild Onions journal
Wild Onions, a publication for the literary and visual arts, welcomes submissions of original, not previously published literary, artistic or photographic work on all topics for its 2021 edition....
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Introducing the Penn State College of Medicine cryo-EM facility
With the College of Medicine’s newly expanded cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) facility, the most leading-edge microscope technology is now available for use. Matthew Swulius, PhDThe Titan Krios...
View ArticleOB/GYN resident Chase honored for exceptional teaching
Dr. Tess Chase, an obstetrics/gynecology resident at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was honored in November 2020 as part of the Exceptional Moments in Teaching program of Penn...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine pandemic response Friday round-up – week of Nov. 9-13
College of Medicine leaders updated faculty, staff and students on Nov. 13 about the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: NEW UPDATES THIS WEEK Pre-departure Testing for Students Nov. 17-18...
View ArticleFive questions with researcher Dr. Larry Sinoway about diseases of despair
For the first time in nearly 100 years, life expectancy is decreasing in the United States. Two economists at Princeton, Case and Deaton, published a paper in 2015 that examined this concerning trend...
View ArticleLive United: Help United Way campaign finish strong
As we enter the final week of Penn State Health and the College of Medicine’s 2020 United Way campaign, you still have time to help our friends and neighbors in need. The campaign ends on Friday, Nov....
View ArticleAsk Us Anything About… Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a common, but nonetheless frustrating and embarrassing problem. The good news is that, for most people, lifestyle changes or medical treatment can help to alleviate the problem....
View ArticleGrantsmanship course for research professionals being offered in December
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies is offering an executive two-day course titled “Grantsmanship for the Research Professional” – a powerful resource for researchers and research...
View ArticleResident organization collecting items for women’s and non-binary...
The resident chapter of Penn State College of Medicine’s Gold Humanism Honor Society is collecting donated items for the Winter Overnight Shelter for Women and Non-Binary Individuals in Harrisburg. See...
View ArticleCertain CBD oils no better than pure CBD at inhibiting certain cancer cell lines
Cannabidiol (CBD) oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The results of their...
View ArticleCollege of Medicine wants to expand health care opportunities for Native...
In its ongoing quest to create greater diversity in the health care field, Penn State College of Medicine is seeking connections with Native American medical students. The College of Medicine’s Office...
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