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Penn State mourns passing of philanthropist and arts patron Barbara Palmer

1/21/19

Barbara Palmer, whose lifetime of philanthropy is evident across Penn State and the Centre region, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 20. She was 93. Recognized by the University as an honorary alumna in 1987, Palmer was deeply engaged as a donor and a volunteer at the institution and in many organizations throughout the region.

Seven will receive Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2019

1/18/19

Seven Penn State alumni selected by the Penn State Board of Trustees will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the University's highest honor presented to its alumni.

New, evidence-based diagnostic tool developed for abusive head trauma

1/14/19

A new, evidence-based diagnostic tool developed by researchers may help physicians confirm, exclude and report suspected child abuse.

Suicide risk more than quadruples for people with cancer

1/14/19

People with cancer are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

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Penn State mounts broad attack on opioid addiction in Pennsylvania

1/10/19

Clinicians, researchers and administrators with Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine have united to fight the opioid crisis.

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Gonzalo recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

1/9/19

Dr. Jed Gonzalo, assistant professor of medicine and public health sciences and associate dean for health systems education, is featured for January in Penn State College of Medicine’s “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

New year, new you: Penn State researchers' keys to achieving healthy resolutions

1/4/19

For many people, the start of the new year is an opportunity to live a healthier life. Whether it's being less stressed, eating better or being healthier overall, research by Penn State faculty over the past year may offer some tips to achieving those goals.

Micropores let oxygen and nutrients inside biofabricated tissues

12/20/18

Micropores in fabricated tissues such as bone and cartilage allow nutrient and oxygen diffusion into the core, and this novel approach may eventually allow lab-grown tissue to contain blood vessels, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

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Leadership Academy expands horizons of emerging leaders

12/19/18

A 40-hour course at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine helped leaders there to understand how much today’s competitive health care marketplace impacts their mission.

A young boy poses for a photo holding a 3-D printed model of his own heart. A step-and-repeat backdrop bears the logos of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Penn State Children’s Hospital.

Focus on emerging technology brings better patient care

12/12/18

Several timely topics were presented at the eighth annual Innovations in Healthcare Technology Conference sponsored by the Technology Council of Central PA and hosted by the Center for Medical Innovation at Penn State College of Medicine.

Byler recognized for 'Exceptional Moments in Teaching'

12/6/18

Dr. Debra Byler, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, vice chair of pediatric education and associate professor in the Department of Neurology, is featured for December in Penn State College of Medicine’s “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

Pediatric Trauma and Injury Prevention manager Amy Bollinger, right, a woman with shoulder-length hair, stands at a podium discussing unsafe toys at a press conference. Behind her stand Reuben Mathew of PennPIRG, left, and Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, right. Between the two men is a table with wrapped gifts.

Trouble in Toyland: Bollinger warns about dangerous toys

12/6/18

Penn State Children’s Hospital Pediatric Trauma and Injury Prevention Manager Amy Bollinger joined Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale and consumer watchdog group PennPIRG at the state capitol to discuss dangerous toys during the holiday shopping season.

A toxin that travels from stomach to brain may trigger Parkinsonism

12/5/18

Combining low doses of a toxic herbicide with sugar-binding proteins called lectins may trigger Parkinsonism — symptoms typical of Parkinson’s disease like body tremors and slowing of body motions — after the toxin travels from the stomach to the brain.

Gingrich elected to American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors

11/28/18

Dr. Dennis Gingrich, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a family physician with Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine, has been named to the American Academy of Family Physicians board of directors.

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Researchers to study universal depression screening in adolescents

11/27/18

A research team at Penn State College of Medicine will study universal school based screening of adolescents for major depressive disorder with the help of a three-year, $2 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

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