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Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center receives national accreditation for its Comprehensive Weight Management program
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has earned Comprehensive Center accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Read MoreThree Penn State Health hospitals introduce new technology for treatment of atrial fibrillation
Three Penn State Health hospitals are among the first in Pennsylvania to offer patients pulsed field ablation – a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, the most common type of heart arrhythmia.
Read MorePenn State Health hospitals earn milestone recognition from vascular testing accrediting agency
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) has recognized Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey and St. Joseph medical centers for their long-term commitments to improving patient outcomes and safety.
Read MoreHoly Spirit Medical Center’s Level II trauma center earns reaccreditation with no issues
Holy Spirit Medical Center’s Level II trauma center received a successful trauma center site survey with no issues, securing reaccreditation from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation.
Read More40th Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $361,528.43
The 40th annual Children’s Miracle Network Hershey Telethon on WGAL8 raised $361,528.43 to benefit equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreLatest Research
College of Medicine updates trustee committee on AI portfolio and strategies
Penn State College of Medicine seeks to leverage AI in research, as well as to better health outcomes and strengthen care in rural communities.
Read MoreCollege of Medicine leads NIH grant investigating the use of artificial intelligence to improve outcomes for stroke patients
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine were awarded more than $2 million by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Read MoreGraduate student awarded prestigious fellowship from National Science Foundation
Paige (Elizabeth) Bond, a doctoral student at the College of Medicine, has been selected as a fellow for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
Read MoreDiversity in clinical trials helps advance new medications, therapies
Clinical trials of new medical procedures and treatments are critical to advancements in patient care. Those trials can save lives. But diverse populations are often underrepresented in clinical trials.
Read MoreCenter for the Protection of Children has launched free, updated child abuse training
Penn State College of Medicine’s Center for the Protection of Children has launched a new version of its free, interactive learning program iLookOut for Child Abuse (iLookOut).
Read MoreLatest Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Open water safety 101
At the beach or on a boat, there are extra safety considerations to keep in mind when it comes to open, natural bodies of water — like oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds. Two Penn State Health experts offer advice in this Medical Minute.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: What to know about skin cancer
Skin cancer is common, but the good news is – it’s preventable, treatable and in many cases, curable. A Penn State Health expert discusses how to protect yourself and when you should see a doctor.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Why does my head hurt? What can I do about it?
Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: The dangers of cerebral aneurysms
You might never know they’re there. But brain aneurysms can turn into ticking time bombs medical science is still attempting to understand. A Penn State Health expert discusses the unsure world of cerebral aneurysms.
Read MoreThe Medical Minute: Trauma-informed care delves into root causes of health conditions
A person’s experiences with trauma can have serious effects on their health later in life. A Penn State Health expert discusses how health care is paying more attention and how you can help.
Read MoreLatest Education
College of Medicine’s PA class of 2024 achieves perfect PANCE pass rate
The Physician Assistant Program at Penn State College of Medicine is celebrating the class of 2024 for an impressive accomplishment.
Read MoreSlinkard and Timbrook recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Kristen Slinkard, MD, faculty member, and Fredrick Timbrook, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of June.
Read MoreNew learners join Penn State College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program
The Physician Assistant Program at Penn State College of Medicine welcomed 30 new students
Read MorePenn State College of Medicine presents Commencement 2024 Awards
As part of its Commencement 2024 celebration, Penn State College of Medicine recognizes several graduates from the medical student, physician assistant, MD/PhD and graduate programs who did outstanding work in their academic and clinical careers.
Read MorePantanelli and Song recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Seth Pantanelli, MD, MS, faculty member, and Chen Song, MD, fellow, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of May.
Read MoreLatest Patient Care
Penn State Health adds new, specially equipped pediatric ambulance to its fleet
A new pediatric ambulance featuring several pieces of specialty equipment has joined the Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport fleet.
Read MoreVascular surgery consultations offered at Exeter Outpatient Center beginning May 15
Penn State Health Exeter Outpatient Center in Exeter Township will expand its specialty services to include vascular surgery consultations.
Read MoreBehind Every ER Visit: The Essential Role of Patient Registration Associates at Penn State Health
A trip to the emergency room is something no one wants to experience. People arrive by ambulance and by car, hurting and scared. Fast, quality care is essential—but so is […]
Read MoreDiabetes disparities: Penn State Health diabetes specialist works to improve health equity
No one wants to hear the “Big D” diagnosis—diabetes. If you’re a person of color, diabetes management may be affected by limited access to technology, increasing risk of complications.
Read MoreMilton S. Hershey Medical Center’s heart transplant survival rate highest in the state
More than 94 percent of all patients who receive a heart transplant at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center survive for at least three years after their surgery.
Read MoreLatest Ask Us Anything About
Ask Us Anything About… Enlarged Prostates
There are more treatment options than ever for enlarged prostate, according to Dr. Jaime Herrera Caceres, a urologist at Penn State Health's Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Stomach Pain
We all have stomach pains from time to time. But how can we pinpoint the cause and determine when it may be serious and warrant medical attention?
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… Cholesterol Screening
Dr. Patrick Fitzsimmons, an interventional cardiologist at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, covers what you need to know about cholesterol and the importance of knowing your numbers.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About… RSV in Children
We’ve been hearing a lot about RSV -- or respiratory syncytial virus -- lately. While cases are reported every year, an early influx of cases -- and of hospitalizations, including among children -- is adding to concern this year. We find out what parents need to know from Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Dr. Duane Williams, a pediatric critical care physician -- both of Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
Read MoreAsk Us Anything About... Knee Problems
Approximately a quarter of all adults suffer from knee pain. We learn more about the causes of and treatments for a range of knee ailments from two Penn State Health orthopedic surgeons: Dr. Charles Davis and Dr. Aman Dhawan.
Read MoreLatest Community
Diversity Grand Rounds explore addictions, disabilities, vulnerable populations
Penn State Health Diversity Council representatives explored such topics as addiction, disabilities, cultural differences, vulnerable populations and health equity during Diversity Grand Rounds the first half of 2024.
Read More‘Health To Go’ interactive vending machine launches
Penn State College of Medicine has partnered with the SOS Berks Opioid Coalition to launch a new smart ‘Health To Go’ vending machine that can provide free health, wellness and personal care items and connect users to community services.
Read MorePenn State Health celebrates Juneteenth with presentations and family event
Penn State Health recognized Juneteenth with two events for all health system and Penn State College of Medicine employees, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Read MorePride Month at Penn State Health means inclusive care all year round
Providing inclusive, equitable access to health care to members of the LGBTQ+ community is a consistent commitment at Penn State Health, not just during Pride Month but every day.
Read MoreCommunity Health Improvement Week highlights outreach efforts
Penn State Health and College of Medicine employees contributed approximately 126,000 community benefit hours in fiscal year 2023.
Read MoreLatest People
Lancaster Medical Center presents Shinsky with Mountain Laurel Award
Lancaster Medical Center has named Amanda Shinsky, chief technologist in Radiology, as its Mountain Laurel Award recipient for the first quarter of 2024.
Read MoreSt. Joseph Medical Center names three DAISY Award recipients
St. Joseph Medical Center presented three DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses from late December 2023 through April.
Read MorePenn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center nurses reflect on their ‘noble profession’
Three St. Joseph Medical Center nurses share relate why they entered the profession and how the medical center supports nursing.
Read MoreRizk named Hershey Medical Center 2024 Physician of the Year
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center leaders and employees named pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Elias Rizk the 2024 Physician of the Year.
Read MoreHarter wins Hampden Medical Center BEE Award
Joshua Harter, patient care associate, Med/Surge, is the recipient of Hampden Medical Center’s BEE (Be Extraordinary Every Day) Award.
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