The Medical Minute: Don’t stay silent on suicide
9/18/19
Suicide can be difficult to talk about due to the cultural stigma surrounding it and the devastating and lasting impact it has on people, families and communities. But it’s important to do so.
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The doctor will 'see' you now, virtually
9/11/19
Penn State Health ALS OnDemand is part of a growing telehealth program that offers virtual appointments to patients for whom travel is a challenge.
The Medical Minute: Four reasons to focus on family health and fitness
9/11/19
Many people think about ways to stay physically fit as individuals. But what about creating a health and fitness plan for the entire family?
Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain now open
9/4/19
The Penn State Center for Endometriosis and Female Pelvic Pain enhances care for women with endometriosis by providing a virtual home where women can access the latest research and treatment options, educational resources and specialty services for co-existing conditions.
Penn State Health grows efforts to combat opioid crisis
9/4/19
Penn State Health is taking steps to equip its staff and trainees with strategies to treat the more than 15,000 opioid overdose-related emergency room visits have occurred in Pennsylvania hospitals since the start of 2018.
The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis
9/4/19
What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.
The Medical Minute: Faith factors into health care needs
8/28/19
From medical decisions and surgical recovery to coping with stress and end-of-life issues, a patient’s faith — or lack thereof — affects nearly every part of a medical journey.
Sports Injury Walk-in Clinic now open on Saturday mornings
8/21/19
The Penn State Bone and Joint Institute is offering a Sports Injury Walk-in Clinic on Saturdays from 8-10 a.m., Aug. 24 through Oct. 26.
The Medical Minute: Don't wait to follow up on eye doctor recommendations
8/21/19
Regular vision screenings are part of all well-child checks at Penn State Health — but sometimes, caring for a child’s eyes requires additional steps.
St. Joseph Women's Services promotes addiction screenings for pregnant mothers
8/21/19
Dr. Jessika Kissling and Kirsten Benjamin of Penn State Health St. Joseph Women’s Services spoke about opioid addition and its effects on pregnant mothers and their babies at the Women’s Caucus of the Pennsylvania County Commissioners Association annual conference.
Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health receives national recognition for leadership
8/20/19
The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health — a joint partnership between the federal government, the commonwealth and Penn State — has been recognized as a national leader in quality performance by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.
The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong at every age
8/15/19
For each stage of life, you should take different steps to protect your bones. A Penn State Sports Medicine doctor helps you bone up on bone health.
The Medical Minute: AFib common and incurable, but controllable
8/7/19
One of the most common problems cardiologists handle is atrial fibrillation, an abnormal or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
Whole genome sequencing may help officials get a handle on disease outbreaks
8/6/19
In a series of studies, researchers showed that whole genome analysis can provide highly detailed information on pathogens in a timely fashion. The findings could help public officials prepare treatment and prevention options when disease outbreaks threaten the public.
The Medical Minute: Take steps to slow Alzheimer's disease
7/31/19
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and older. But contrary to popular belief, steps can be taken to slow it down.