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A woman pushes an older man in a wheelchair, as both smile. They are next to a sunny window.

The Medical Minute: When the caregiver needs care

A doctor and a patient both wear protective face masks during a medical examination.

The Medical Minute: Mammograms and the COVID-19 vaccine

Tamika Washington, who wears a jeweled face mask, a cross necklace and a beret, looks away from her bare arm as a health care worker prepares to insert a syringe filled with the COVID-19 vaccine.

Penn State Health, partners seek to overcome vaccine mistrust

A doctor holds a stethoscope to the heart of a young girl as a woman looks on.

The Medical Minute: When is a visit to a pediatric cardiologist in order?

A view from below of a building bearing a red sign with the word “EMERGENCY” prominently displayed.

The Medical Minute: When to head for urgent care instead of the hospital ER

Young woman wakes up happy with a smile on her face in bed in the morning.

The Medical Minute: How sleep affects your overall health

A woman in a decorated surgical mask and a beret receives an injection.

The Medical Minute: When you’re in it for the long haul with COVID-19

Low angle shot of business people standing behind social distancing signage on office floor. People in queue at office for safe entry checks post coronavirus pandemic.

The Medical Minute: Proceed with caution even after vaccination

A woman in pain lies on her side on a couch pressing a cushion to her midsection.

The Medical Minute: Endometriosis is incurable, but women have options

A nurse comforts an elderly woman in a wheelchair by holding her hand and placing her other hand on the patient’s shoulder.

The Medical Minute: You + your doctor = patient safety

An illustration shows a torso with intestines. A tumor is highlighted.

The Medical Minute: New screening guidelines call for earlier colonoscopies

When COVID hits home

When COVID-19 hits home: Understanding the fight with fear

A woman sits on the edge of a bed with chest pain, her hands placed over her chest.

The Medical Minute: Is it a panic attack or a heart attack?

A young boy sits by a window, wearing a surgical mask, with his face in his hands.

Medical Minute: Parent involvement can help stem COVID-related suicide attempts

A wintry scene shows bare trees and someone walking.

The Medical Minute: Understanding seasonal affective disorder

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