The Medical Minute: Protecting against measles
5/16/19
“The only way to prevent measles reliably is to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Catharine Paules, an infectious diseases physician at Penn State Health.
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Highmark Health, Penn State Health combat opioid crisis in central PA
5/16/19
Highmark Health and Penn State Health are making progress in addressing opioid misuse and addiction in central Pennsylvania, responding to the region’s needs with an approach that emphasizes primary prevention, safe prescribing, high-quality and accessible treatment for substance use disorder, innovative research and medical education, and community supports.
Hershey Medical Center volunteers cheer on Bike to School Day participants
5/15/19
The Nittany Lion greeted dozens of local children and their families during National Bike to School Day on May 8. Since 2012, the annual event has taught children about bike safety and encouraged exercise.
Master of health administration provides students with more than just a degree
5/14/19
Imani Adegbuyi wanted to be a part of a graduate program that would offer her more than just a degree. After coming to Penn State, she knew the master of health administration program was the perfect fit, as it connected her individual interests and academics to her long-term goals.
Imani Adegbuyi - MHA Capstone Project Experience
5/14/19
Imani Adegbuyi, a master of health administration graduate, describes her capstone project experience in the Penn State MHA program.
Imani Adegbuyi - Advice to new MHA students
5/14/19
Imani Adegbuyi, a master of health administration graduate, offers advice to those new to the Penn State MHA program.
Imani Adegbuyi - Alumni Connections
5/14/19
Imani Adegbuyi, a master of health administration graduate, describes how Penn State alumni connections was a main driver for her interest in the MHA program.
Pediatric Complex Care team advocates for children with multiple medical needs
5/9/19
The Pediatric Complex Care Team at Penn State Children’s Hospital takes on the complicated cases that other doctors shy away from — children who have severely compromised organ systems, are technologically dependent on breathing or feeding tubes, see multiple specialists, and require a high degree of coordinated care.
The Medical Minute: Hold the added sugar
5/8/19
The sugar in fruit is different from the sugar in a doughnut. Learn why – and how to steer your children toward natural sugars.
The Medical Minute: Six tips for safe spring cleaning
5/1/19
Spring cleaning is a great way to give your home a fresh start and give yourself a sense of accomplishment. But it can be hazardous to your health if you don’t take the proper precautions, especially if you have asthma or other chronic lung conditions.
Medical Center recognized as Center for Comprehensive MS Care
4/24/19
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care.
The Medical Minute: When premenstrual syndrome becomes debilitating
4/24/19
Many women suffer from premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. But some experience a severe and possibly disabling subset of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
The Medical Minute: The importance of safely disposing of opioids
4/18/19
Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is about more than having a tidy bathroom. In an age of opioid addiction, it also can prevent leftover medications from getting into the wrong hands.
The Medical Minute: Ensuring heart valve health
4/11/19
Heart valves control the direction of blood flow, and when something interrupts their precision, the effect can be dire.
The Medical Minute: Infectious Mononucleosis, know the risks
4/4/19
Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, sidelines high school athletes every year. Kids who play sports aren’t more susceptible to the disease. Instead, adolescent competitors are at a greater risk for one of the illness’s serious complications — splenic rupture.