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The Medical Minute: Your teen’s first gynecological visit: A parent’s guide
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Cancer education made simple – and fun
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Newest facility dogs bring a ‘beary’ special kind of comfort to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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Penn State Health introduces new treatment for movement disorder patients
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Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches
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Momentum Awards spark new interdisciplinary collaborations across basic science programs
Penn State College of Medicine has launched a new wave of interdisciplinary research through its inaugural Research Momentum Team Grants.
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College of Medicine students among 42 University-wide graduate award recipients
Three students from Penn State College of Medicine are among the 42 recipients across the University recognized through the Graduate Student Awards.
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Flag-raising ceremonies honor lifesaving organ donation
Penn State Health honored the lifesaving impact of organ donation during April 9 flag-raising ceremonies in Hershey and East Pennsboro Township.
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Community Rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12
April 6 marks the start of the eighth annual Penn State Health Children’s Week, a fundraising campaign benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network’s Patient Assistance Endowment at Penn State Health Golisano […]
Read More
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Blood and Marrow Transplant Program earns national recognition
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has been ranked among the top programs nationwide for quality outcomes.
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Research
Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance
Opioid exposure may play a minimal role in neurodevelopmental outcomes by the time the babies with NAS reach the classroom, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.
Read More
RESEARCH REWIND: Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy may improve chronic low back pain
A multi-institutional team, led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, found that eight weeks of either mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy training led to meaningful improvements among adults with chronic low back pain.
Read More
Later sleep and wake times tied to poor diet and sedentary behavior in teens
A new study, led by a team from Penn State College of Medicine, found that when teenagers go to sleep and when they wake up may be the driving force behind what teenagers eat and how much they move.
Read More
Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation commits $3 million to the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium to advance pediatric cancer research
Penn State College of Medicine has announced a $3 million philanthropic commitment from the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation to support the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at the College and partnering Consortium hospitals across the world.
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Four Penn State researchers receive iDEA-TECH awards from Sanofi
Four Penn State researchers and their colleagues have been awarded Innovations in Data Exploration, Analytics & Technology (iDEA-TECH) Awards from Sanofi.
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Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are my options?
A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.
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The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? 5 ways to get a good night’s sleep
Few things are more frustrating than trying – and failing – to get a restful night’s sleep. March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, a good time to remember that sleep […]
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The Medical Minute: Is Dr. ChatGPT doing more harm than good?
It starts innocently enough. Just a quick question: “How do you know a mole is cancer?” And despite knowing that asking the internet medical questions will only convince you that […]
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The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms
Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking. A Penn State Health neurosurgeon discusses current treatment options, including focused ultrasound, and how they may help reduce symptoms.
Read More
The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid: Where protein fits on your plate
The USDA’s new dietary guidelines boost protein, but Penn State Health nutrition experts recommend prioritizing plant proteins, limiting ultra-processed foods and saturated fat, and focusing on balanced eating over trends.
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Education
Katzman and Krebs recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Michael Katzman, MD, faculty member, and Allison Krebs, MS, graduate teaching assistant, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of March.
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Philanthropy expands Rural Health Scholars Program to address primary care shortages across Pennsylvania
One in three Pennsylvanians lives in a rural community, yet the number of rural health care providers has declined by 30% over the past 15 years. At Penn State College of Medicine, philanthropic support is helping to address that gap by preparing the next generation of physicians to serve where they are needed most.
Read More
Jason Mills, MD, PhD, named chair of Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine has appointed Jason Mills, MD, PhD, as chair of the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine.
Read More
Kulaylat and Burmeister recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Audrey Kulaylat, MD, MS, faculty member, and Cameron Burmeister, MD, MS, fellow, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of February.
Read More
LION Mobile Clinic’s community outreach helps Penn State earn prestigious national designation
Penn State has once again earned a prestigious national designation that recognizes institutions for their deep, sustained partnerships with communities – with the help of the LION Mobile Clinic.
Read More
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Patient Care
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit receives Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit (HVPCU) has earned the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
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Penn State Health Lancaster, Milton S. Hershey medical centers earn 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards for outstanding quality, safety
The Leapfrog Group has named Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Top Teaching Hospital and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center a Top General Hospital for 2025.
Read More
Penn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time – especially for children
Penn State Health is now using a cutting-edge imaging technology that significantly reduces the time patients spend under anesthesia during MRI scans – with especially meaningful benefits for children.
Read More
Penn State Health hospitals recognized in latest Leapfrog report on patient safety
Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
Read More
Penn State Health performs region’s first minimally invasive repair for complex aortic aneurysms
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer TAMBE, a minimally-invasive alternative to open-chest and abdominal surgery for complex aortic aneurysms.
Read More
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Ask Us Anything About
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.
Read More
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?
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Ask Us Anything About... Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
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Community
Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25
Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, April 25, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Read More
First responders light up the night for young patients at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital
More than 100 emergency vehicles lit up the campus of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital on Tuesday evening, creating a colorful display during the fifth annual Light Up the Night celebration.
Read More
LION Mobile Clinic featured by Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is spotlighting Penn State College of Medicine's LION Mobile Clinic, an innovative, student-supported initiative that brings health care directly to communities across Pennsylvania.
Read More
Fall Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 700 pounds of medications
Penn State Health exceeded last spring’s Drug Take-Back Day numbers by more than 100 pounds during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 25. Community members dropped off 702 pounds of medications […]
Read More
On the front lines of care: Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness
Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania State Police team up to train cadets in responding to mental health and addiction crises through a workshop with real-world simulations.
Read More
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People
Penn State Health and College of Medicine earn 10 CPBJ Health Care Heroes honors
Ten Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees and teams were recognized as Health Care Heroes in Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) 2026 awards program. They were honored by local health care industry leaders at an April 9 awards event.
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Miller named 2025 PAD Dermatologist of the Year
Jeffrey Miller, MD, MBA, associate dean for administration, professor and Kenneth and Gwendolyn Katz Endowed Chair in the Department of Dermatology, has been named the 2025 Dermatologist of the Year.
Read More
Green and Korek recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Joyce Green, MD, faculty member, and Skylar Korek, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of April.
Read More
Penn State Health names Kasia Konieczny Chief of Staff to CEO Dr. Michael Kupferman
Penn State Health has appointed Kasia Konieczny as its new vice president and chief of staff to Dr. Michael Kupferman, chief executive officer, bringing to the organization more than two […]
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College of Medicine faculty, staff recognized in Penn State’s “We Are!” feature
Three College of Medicine employees were recently included in Penn State's regular "We Are!" feature.
Read More
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Medical Minute
The Medical Minute: Your teen’s first gynecological visit: A parent’s guide
Community
Cancer education made simple – and fun
News
Newest facility dogs bring a ‘beary’ special kind of comfort to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
News
Penn State Health introduces new treatment for movement disorder patients
Research
Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches
Subscribe to our email newsletter
Latest
News
Momentum Awards spark new interdisciplinary collaborations across basic science programs
Penn State College of Medicine has launched a new wave of interdisciplinary research through its inaugural Research Momentum Team Grants.
Read More
College of Medicine students among 42 University-wide graduate award recipients
Three students from Penn State College of Medicine are among the 42 recipients across the University recognized through the Graduate Student Awards.
Read More
Flag-raising ceremonies honor lifesaving organ donation
Penn State Health honored the lifesaving impact of organ donation during April 9 flag-raising ceremonies in Hershey and East Pennsboro Township.
Read More
Community Rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12
April 6 marks the start of the eighth annual Penn State Health Children’s Week, a fundraising campaign benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network’s Patient Assistance Endowment at Penn State Health Golisano […]
Read More
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Blood and Marrow Transplant Program earns national recognition
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program has been ranked among the top programs nationwide for quality outcomes.
Read More
Latest
Research
Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance
Opioid exposure may play a minimal role in neurodevelopmental outcomes by the time the babies with NAS reach the classroom, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.
Read More
RESEARCH REWIND: Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy may improve chronic low back pain
A multi-institutional team, led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, found that eight weeks of either mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy training led to meaningful improvements among adults with chronic low back pain.
Read More
Later sleep and wake times tied to poor diet and sedentary behavior in teens
A new study, led by a team from Penn State College of Medicine, found that when teenagers go to sleep and when they wake up may be the driving force behind what teenagers eat and how much they move.
Read More
Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation commits $3 million to the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium to advance pediatric cancer research
Penn State College of Medicine has announced a $3 million philanthropic commitment from the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation to support the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at the College and partnering Consortium hospitals across the world.
Read More
Four Penn State researchers receive iDEA-TECH awards from Sanofi
Four Penn State researchers and their colleagues have been awarded Innovations in Data Exploration, Analytics & Technology (iDEA-TECH) Awards from Sanofi.
Read More
Latest
Medical Minutes
The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are my options?
A young cancer survivor tells how fertility preservation kept her options for future motherhood open, while a Penn State Health expert explains egg and sperm freezing and other advanced techniques.
Read More
The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? 5 ways to get a good night’s sleep
Few things are more frustrating than trying – and failing – to get a restful night’s sleep. March is Sleep Apnea Awareness Month, a good time to remember that sleep […]
Read More
The Medical Minute: Is Dr. ChatGPT doing more harm than good?
It starts innocently enough. Just a quick question: “How do you know a mole is cancer?” And despite knowing that asking the internet medical questions will only convince you that […]
Read More
The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms
Essential tremor is a neurological movement disorder that causes uncontrollable shaking. A Penn State Health neurosurgeon discusses current treatment options, including focused ultrasound, and how they may help reduce symptoms.
Read More
The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid: Where protein fits on your plate
The USDA’s new dietary guidelines boost protein, but Penn State Health nutrition experts recommend prioritizing plant proteins, limiting ultra-processed foods and saturated fat, and focusing on balanced eating over trends.
Read More
Connect with us
Penn State Health
@PennStHershey
Penn State Health
@PennStateHealth
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
@PennStateHealthHershey
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
@PennStateHealthStJoseph
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center
@PennStateHealthHampden
MedicalCenter
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
@PennStateHealthHolySpirit
MedicalCenter
Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital
@Penn StateHealthChildrens
Penn State College of Medicine
@PennStateCollegeOfMedicine
Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport
@LifeLion
Four Diamonds
@FourDiamondsFTK
Children's Miracle Network
@ChildrensMiracleNetworkHershey
University Fitness Center at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
@PennStateHersheyUFC
Penn State Hershey
@PennStateHershey
Penn State College of Medicine
@pennstatecollegeofmedicine
Penn State Health
@pennstatehealth
Penn State Health St. Joseph
@st-joseph-regional-health-network
Penn State College of Medicine
@penn-state-college-of-medicine
Latest
Education
Katzman and Krebs recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Michael Katzman, MD, faculty member, and Allison Krebs, MS, graduate teaching assistant, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of March.
Read More
Philanthropy expands Rural Health Scholars Program to address primary care shortages across Pennsylvania
One in three Pennsylvanians lives in a rural community, yet the number of rural health care providers has declined by 30% over the past 15 years. At Penn State College of Medicine, philanthropic support is helping to address that gap by preparing the next generation of physicians to serve where they are needed most.
Read More
Jason Mills, MD, PhD, named chair of Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine has appointed Jason Mills, MD, PhD, as chair of the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine.
Read More
Kulaylat and Burmeister recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Audrey Kulaylat, MD, MS, faculty member, and Cameron Burmeister, MD, MS, fellow, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of February.
Read More
LION Mobile Clinic’s community outreach helps Penn State earn prestigious national designation
Penn State has once again earned a prestigious national designation that recognizes institutions for their deep, sustained partnerships with communities – with the help of the LION Mobile Clinic.
Read More
Latest
Patient Care
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit receives Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit (HVPCU) has earned the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Read More
Penn State Health Lancaster, Milton S. Hershey medical centers earn 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital Awards for outstanding quality, safety
The Leapfrog Group has named Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center a Top Teaching Hospital and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center a Top General Hospital for 2025.
Read More
Penn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time – especially for children
Penn State Health is now using a cutting-edge imaging technology that significantly reduces the time patients spend under anesthesia during MRI scans – with especially meaningful benefits for children.
Read More
Penn State Health hospitals recognized in latest Leapfrog report on patient safety
Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
Read More
Penn State Health performs region’s first minimally invasive repair for complex aortic aneurysms
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in central Pennsylvania to offer TAMBE, a minimally-invasive alternative to open-chest and abdominal surgery for complex aortic aneurysms.
Read More
Latest
Ask Us Anything About
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.
Read More
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?
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Ask Us Anything About... Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
Read More
Latest
Community
Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25
Penn State Health will collect unwanted, unneeded or expired medications, needles and syringes for safe disposal on Saturday, April 25, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Read More
First responders light up the night for young patients at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital
More than 100 emergency vehicles lit up the campus of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital on Tuesday evening, creating a colorful display during the fifth annual Light Up the Night celebration.
Read More
LION Mobile Clinic featured by Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania
The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania is spotlighting Penn State College of Medicine's LION Mobile Clinic, an innovative, student-supported initiative that brings health care directly to communities across Pennsylvania.
Read More
Fall Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 700 pounds of medications
Penn State Health exceeded last spring’s Drug Take-Back Day numbers by more than 100 pounds during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 25. Community members dropped off 702 pounds of medications […]
Read More
On the front lines of care: Penn State Health trains police to support people with mental illness
Penn State Health and the Pennsylvania State Police team up to train cadets in responding to mental health and addiction crises through a workshop with real-world simulations.
Read More
Latest
People
Penn State Health and College of Medicine earn 10 CPBJ Health Care Heroes honors
Ten Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine employees and teams were recognized as Health Care Heroes in Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) 2026 awards program. They were honored by local health care industry leaders at an April 9 awards event.
Read More
Miller named 2025 PAD Dermatologist of the Year
Jeffrey Miller, MD, MBA, associate dean for administration, professor and Kenneth and Gwendolyn Katz Endowed Chair in the Department of Dermatology, has been named the 2025 Dermatologist of the Year.
Read More
Green and Korek recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
Joyce Green, MD, faculty member, and Skylar Korek, MD, resident, were recognized through the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program for the month of April.
Read More
Penn State Health names Kasia Konieczny Chief of Staff to CEO Dr. Michael Kupferman
Penn State Health has appointed Kasia Konieczny as its new vice president and chief of staff to Dr. Michael Kupferman, chief executive officer, bringing to the organization more than two […]
Read More
College of Medicine faculty, staff recognized in Penn State’s “We Are!” feature
Three College of Medicine employees were recently included in Penn State's regular "We Are!" feature.
Read More