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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers Maternal Substance Use Disorder Program

Women who are pregnant and struggling with addiction can now get help from the Maternal Substance Use Disorder Program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

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First responders and others converge on Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus to ‘Light Up the Night’

The annual ‘Light Up the Night’ event filled the night sky at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with a kaleidoscope of color.

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Hershey Medical Center named among top hospitals in Pennsylvania by Newsweek

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranked third in Pennsylvania in Newsweek’s annual America’s Best-In-State Hospitals.

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New Penn State Health Medical Group clinic near Millersville University provides enhanced access to primary care

A newly relocated Penn State Health Medical Group practice near the campus of Millersville University is giving patients more convenient access to primary care in a brand-new facility. Penn State […]

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Spirit of Children achieves $1M milestone in supporting Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

Spirit Halloween presented Children’s Miracle Network and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital with a check for $112,854, bringing its total contribution from its Spirit of Children campaign to $1,033,981 since 2009.

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Latest Research

• Project ECHO’s Penn State team attends MetaECHO global conference

Penn State's Project ECHO team attends MetaECHO global conference

In 2023 Project ECHO celebrated its 20th anniversary along with the return of its annual conference, MetaECHO. The institute’s first gathering since 2019, MetaECHO 2023 was held in Albuquerque, New […]

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Donors continue son’s legacy with estate gift to personalized medicine

A recent estate gift from Dr. and Mrs. Vali and Pari Kermani will expand the Kia Kermani Foundation Research Fund for Personalized Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine.

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Advanced imaging gives researchers front row view of cellular junctions

Penn State College of Medicine researchers used focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy to reveal a previously unknown complex formed at cell-to-cell junctions consisting of desmosomes, keratin filaments and endoplasmic reticulum.

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Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies

An immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to Penn State research. The results could change pregnancy care guidelines and close health equity gaps.

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Black bisexual women in rural areas are at highest risk for suicidal behaviors

Penn State College of Medicine researchers said they conducted a “first-of-its-kind study,” revealing how various demographic factors intersect to affect a person’s risk of having suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

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Latest Medical Minutes

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The Medical Minute: Vitamin supplements versus a balanced diet? No contest

The use of vitamin supplements is on the rise in the U.S. But do they do any good? A Penn State Health expert talks about the benefits and pitfalls.

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The Medical Minute: Colon cancer rates higher in rural areas

Technology to stop or prevent colon cancer keeps improving. Still, incident rates remain more stubborn in rural areas than urban centers. The dean of Penn State College of Medicine talks about the barriers.

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The Medical Minute: The journey to relieve endometriosis pain

There’s no cure for endometriosis, but the good news is people living with it can do a lot for the pain. A Penn State Health expert talks about options for relief.

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The Medical Minute: Heart, mind – a profound connection

Heart problems can make you worry, and worry can ultimately lead to heart problems. A Penn State Health expert discusses the link between heart and mind.

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The Medical Minute: Sinus headache? Maybe not.

The pressure and pain you feel during a bad cold might not be a sinus headache. A Penn State Health expert breaks down a popular misnomer.

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Latest Education

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Thompson and Sallam recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Andrew Thompson, MD, and Eman Sallam, MD, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for March.

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Henao and O’Bryant recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Maria Paula Henao, MD, faculty member, and Michael O’Bryant, DO, resident, are the February awardees through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

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Grogan and Eng recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

James Grogan, MD, faculty member, and Nina Eng, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of January.

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Hess and Bavier recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Stacy Hess, MD, faculty member, and Richard Bavier, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of November.

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Rizk and Hussaini recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Elias Rizk, MD, and fellow Zeba Hussaini, MD, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of November.

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Latest Patient Care

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Diabetes 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.

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Milton 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.

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Breakthrough stroke treatment at Penn State Health offers patients new hope

The Vivistim Paired VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) System pairs a surgically implanted device with physical or occupational therapy for people who have moderate to severe upper arm impairment following a stoke.

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Children's Hospital earns Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy certification

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy has certified the clinic at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

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Hershey Medical Center completes renovation of heart and vascular unit

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will complete the final stage of a two-part move of its Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit from the first to third floor on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

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Latest Ask Us Anything About

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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.

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Ask 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?

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Ask 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.

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Ask 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.

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Ask 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.

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Latest Community

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Education on religious observances helps Penn State Health promote quality patient experience

Easter, Ramadan and Passover are underway or will take place soon. Penn State Health has educated employees on respecting requests they may receive from people who observe the holidays.

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Penn State Health honors trailblazers during Black History Month

During Black History Month, Penn State Health honors and celebrates the contributions of some of its trailblazers who have left on their marks on society and advocate for equality, justice and progress.

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Angels of Lancaster: Penn State Health community nurse addresses health inequities person by person

Angela Shuman is a conduit to health care for people who need it desperately, but can’t always access it.

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Penn State Health Inclusion Week events highlight diversity in health care

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Penn State Health’s first Community Benefit Report highlights work to improve public health

Penn State Health’s first Community Benefit Report highlights efforts to improve public health in Central Pennsylvania.

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Latest People

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Milton S. Hershey Medical Center names Harbaugh chief medical officer

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center appointed Dr. Robert Harbaugh to the position of chief medical officer.

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Penn State Health appoints Leslyn Williamson chief operating officer for Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers

Leslyn Williamson has been named chief operating officer for Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center and Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. She will continue as the chief nursing officer for both hospitals.

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Globig receives Lancaster Medical Center’s DAISY Award

Lancaster Medical Center presented its fourth-quarter DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Nick Globig, a registered nurse in the 6 North Medical-Surgical Unit.

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Yee receives Holy Spirit Medical Center’s BEE Award

Htwe Yee, patient care associate, Cardiac Special Care Unit, is the recipient of Holy Spirit Medical Center’s BEE (Be Extraordinary Every day) award.

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Dr. Roger Ladda, Penn State College of Medicine professor emeritus, dies at 87

Dr. Roger Ladda, professor emeritus, former chief of the Department of Human Genetics, Growth and Development, and former medical director of the cytogenetics laboratory, died on Feb. 16.

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