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Angelina Sickora, clinical nutrition manager at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, holds a yogurt container as she looks at a woman patient who is seen from behind.

The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid -- Where protein fits on your plate

February 25, 2026

Person gesturing to their stomach and speaking with a doctor

COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

February 25, 2026

Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer research

February 20, 2026

A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to the heartbeat of an older patient.

The Medical Minute: Heart and mind — a profound connection

February 18, 2026

An external photo of Surgery Center of Lancaster, with a sign prominent in the foreground.

Penn State Health becomes owner of the Surgery Center of Lancaster

February 11, 2026

A professional photo of Donald Bucher wearing a clinical coat, superimposed over a photo of the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus.

Donald H. Bucher earns statewide nurse practitioner award

February 11, 2026

Four-image collage showing hospital care and facilities: top left, surgeons in masks and surgical gowns performing a procedure in an operating room; top right, an aerial view of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center with glass buildings and landscaped grounds; bottom left, the main entrance of Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center with an American flag in front; bottom right, clinicians working around a patient in a brightly lit operating room with advanced surgical equipment.

Healthgrades ranks two Penn State Health hospitals among America’s Best

February 10, 2026

A woman is seated on an adaptive sled, while a ski instructor in winter clothing and on skis holds onto the back of the sled. They are on snow, and a few people look on from the background.

Penn State Health patients take on the slopes at Adaptive Ski Day

February 09, 2026

Young person seated facing a therapist in a white coat

Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

February 04, 2026

A dollhouse shows common household hazards in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen and backyard.

The Medical Minute: Safe home checklist

February 04, 2026

Penn State Health appoints Joe Wysock as vice president of facilities

February 04, 2026

Older man doing hand therapy exercises with a physical therapist

Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

February 02, 2026

Woman sits looking down with puts her hands on her forehead. Circular lines around her indicate that she has vertigo.

The Medical Minute: Why am I so dizzy?

January 28, 2026

A group of hospital leaders and staff wearing white Penn State Health hard hats stand in a bright clinical room, each holding a gold ceremonial hammer. They pose smiling in front of a Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center backdrop during a NICU groundbreaking celebration, with medical equipment visible on both sides of the room.

Level II NICU under construction at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

January 28, 2026

Doctor speaking with person lying in hospital bed

Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may play a role in heart failure

January 27, 2026

Graduate student points to her poster while speaking with a judge at the 2025 Graduate Exhibition

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

January 27, 2026

A group of Penn State Fayette students and Student Affairs staff stand together behind a table displaying 35 completed fleece blankets.

Fayette students make blankets for Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

January 27, 2026

Four people, one of whom is holding a baby, smile as they pose for a photo in the hallway of a doctor’s practice.

The Medical Minute: Latest trends in family planning and fertility treatments

January 22, 2026

Seven members of the Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital smile in a group photo.

Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit earns gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence

January 21, 2026

A surgical team wearing blue gowns, masks, and caps performs a procedure in a brightly lit operating room, standing around a patient draped in sterile blue sheets beneath an overhead surgical light.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital expands surgical capabilities

January 21, 2026

A medical student gives a woman a blood pressure screening.

Penn State earns prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026

Five children walk across a wooden walking bridge. Various trees and weeds are in the foreground and background.

Children’s Hospital reaffirms support for routine childhood immunizations

January 13, 2026

A nurse dressed in a plastic gown, mask and face shield adjusts the face shield as she walks through a hospital hallway.

Hershey Medical Center earns grant to boost rare, high-risk infection readiness

January 13, 2026

Professional headshots of Dr. Chadd Nesbit and Keith McMinn are superimposed over a photo of a Penn State Health Life Lion helicopter.

Penn State Health introduces Life Lion Emergency Services shared leadership model

January 13, 2026

Woman coughing on a sofa and holding a tissue while sick with the flu.

The Medical Minute: Got the flu? Here’s where to go for care

January 12, 2026

CTSI to host webinar series on recent topics in research methods

January 09, 2026

Medical, doctoral student earns NIH fellowship

January 07, 2026

Fox Graduate School Senior Associate Dean Michael Verderame to retire from post

January 06, 2026

A group of eight people pose for a photo at the Breidegam Family Birthing Center at St. Joseph Medical Center. They stand in front of two banners. The one behind them reads “Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center” and “Welcome Baby!”

St. Joseph Medical Center renovates Breidegam Family Birthing Center

January 06, 2026

A surgeon wearing a blue surgical gown, mask, and magnifying loupes performs a heart transplant surgery in an operating room, using instruments while monitors display the procedure in the background.

Heart transplant program again achieves perfect three-year survival rate

January 06, 2026

Hundreds of stuffed animals cover the ice during a hockey arena’s teddy bear toss, with players and staff on the rink and a packed crowd watching in the stands.

GIANT Teddy Bear Toss benefits Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

January 05, 2026

In a room full of gifts such as blankets and books, a woman looks at a children’s book. A man dressed in a seasonal “elf” outfit looks on, as he holds a bag.

Children’s Hospital hosts Nittany’s North Pole event for patients

December 29, 2025

CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science

December 19, 2025

Darbar named executive VP, chief transformation officer at Penn State Health

December 17, 2025

Side-by-side images show Sam Erikson as a premature infant receiving care in the NICU at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and, years later, as an adult recording a video on his phone during the People’s Pay 4 Play event at a radio station studio.

Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

December 17, 2025

Penn State Health names regional chief operating officer, chief nursing officer

December 15, 2025

An ED technician tends to a patient laying in a bed. Various medical equipment is mounted to the wall in the background.

Lancaster, Milton S. Hershey medical centers named 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospitals

December 15, 2025

Two men in professional business attire smile as they pose for a photo with an oversized check in the amount of $355,000 made out from Mid Penn Bank to Penn State Health Urology. A TV station set is in the background.

Penn State Health, Mid Penn Bank celebrate decade of 'No Shave November'

December 15, 2025

Penn State’s Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium expands to Europe

December 15, 2025

Abstract DNA and data science lines appear in blue.

Institute for Computational and Data Sciences funds eight mid-scale seed grants

December 12, 2025

Calcium in breast arteries predicts future cardiovascular disease

December 10, 2025

Doctor holding a tablet and speaking to a patient

$4.2M CDC grant to increase colorectal cancer screening in Pennsylvania

December 10, 2025

A respiratory therapist wearing scrubs and gloves adjusts breathing tubes for a premature infant lying in an incubator.

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranks among nation’s best for maternity care

December 09, 2025

Scientist sitting in a lab and holding a prototype of a heart pump

$3.2M NIH grant to test and refine a heart pump for long-term use in children

December 08, 2025

Two clinical team members tend to a patient who lays on a table of an MRI machine.

Penn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time

December 05, 2025

A teen boy stands wearing a halo-gravy traction device around his head. A doctor on his right adjusts the bar holding the halo up. Two nurses wearing scrubs are on the right and left of the boy and the doctor. A hospital bed and curtain are on the group’s right.

The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter

December 03, 2025

A teen boy and the Nittany Lion mascot use drumsticks to drum on exercise balls in a large gym at Penn State Health RecFest 2025. The boy is wearing a tie-dye T-shirt with the words “3.21 for Life” on it. The Nittany Lion has a scarf.

Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine advance health equity

December 02, 2025

Cropped view of older man working on a puzzle

New technique maps genetic variants driving neurodegenerative disease risk

December 01, 2025

A large group of people stands in the center of a lecture hall below two projector screens.

College of Medicine students launch inaugural global health case competition

November 24, 2025

Three smiling radio hosts stand indoors holding a large green “105.7 The X Rocks Pay 4 Play” sign showing the fundraising total of $404,895.63.

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Blue square with circuit board thin wires and lines.

Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences

November 20, 2025

Brent O'Neill, right, wearing a shirt and tie, raises a finger and smiles at a boy in a hospital bed. The boy is looking up at him. The boy’s head is covered in bandages, he has an IV in his arm and has a blanket on him. Behind them are a monitor and medical equipment.

Medical Minute: Latest treatment options offer relief for people with epilepsy

November 19, 2025

A woman wearing a black hat with feather accents laughs into a microphone while broadcasting in a radio studio. Behind her, a man wearing headphones and a backward cap raises his arms in celebration.

Radio station to host event for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 19, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

A person stacks grocery items on shelves.

College of Medicine to raise student emergency assistance funds on GivingTuesday

November 18, 2025

A photo of Dennis Sutterfield wearing professional attire is placed over an image of the Penn State Nittany Lion statue.

Penn State Health names new chief information officer

November 17, 2025

Skin cancer cluster found in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland

November 14, 2025

Three people wearing orange safety vests stand smiling under a white canopy tent outdoors on a sunny day.

Fall Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 700 pounds of medications

November 14, 2025

A nurse wearing navy scrubs and glasses draws blood from a patient seated in a medical chair.

Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest report

November 13, 2025

Male skier rides in the deep snow on a sunny day at a ski resort. He is wearing a helmet. A fence is on his left.

The Medical Minute: Five top tips for skiing safely this winter

November 13, 2025

Three women childhood cancer survivors smile during an art exhibit at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. The woman on the left is standing and holding a laptop that displays an image of a smiling woman. The woman in the middle is sitting and holding a magazine open, and the woman on the right is clapping.

Through their own lens: Childhood cancer survivors find healing with Photo Voice

November 10, 2025

doctor consulting with a patient in office

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

November 06, 2025

Schreyer Scholar alumni siblings pursue medical school together

November 05, 2025

Toddler reaches into electrical outlet on wall with her hand.

The Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed – or is it?

November 05, 2025

Girl having a huge meal while sitting at dining table.

The Medical Minute: Tips for staying healthy in the season of sweets

November 02, 2025

The Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing?

October 30, 2025

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The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid -- Where protein fits on your plate

February 25, 2026

COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds

February 25, 2026

Heard on Campus: Giselle Saulnier Sholler on advances in pediatric cancer research

February 20, 2026

The Medical Minute: Heart and mind — a profound connection

February 18, 2026

Penn State Health becomes owner of the Surgery Center of Lancaster

February 11, 2026

Donald H. Bucher earns statewide nurse practitioner award

February 11, 2026

Healthgrades ranks two Penn State Health hospitals among America’s Best

February 10, 2026

Penn State Health patients take on the slopes at Adaptive Ski Day

February 09, 2026

Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder

February 04, 2026

The Medical Minute: Safe home checklist

February 04, 2026

Penn State Health appoints Joe Wysock as vice president of facilities

February 04, 2026

Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke leads to better motor skills

February 02, 2026

The Medical Minute: Why am I so dizzy?

January 28, 2026

Level II NICU under construction at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

January 28, 2026

Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may play a role in heart failure

January 27, 2026

Graduate students invited to register for 2026 Graduate Exhibition

January 27, 2026

Fayette students make blankets for Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

January 27, 2026

The Medical Minute: Latest trends in family planning and fertility treatments

January 22, 2026

Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit earns gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence

January 21, 2026

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital expands surgical capabilities

January 21, 2026

Penn State earns prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026

Children’s Hospital reaffirms support for routine childhood immunizations

January 13, 2026

Hershey Medical Center earns grant to boost rare, high-risk infection readiness

January 13, 2026

Penn State Health introduces Life Lion Emergency Services shared leadership model

January 13, 2026

The Medical Minute: Got the flu? Here’s where to go for care

January 12, 2026

CTSI to host webinar series on recent topics in research methods

January 09, 2026

Medical, doctoral student earns NIH fellowship

January 07, 2026

Fox Graduate School Senior Associate Dean Michael Verderame to retire from post

January 06, 2026

St. Joseph Medical Center renovates Breidegam Family Birthing Center

January 06, 2026

Heart transplant program again achieves perfect three-year survival rate

January 06, 2026

GIANT Teddy Bear Toss benefits Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

January 05, 2026

Children’s Hospital hosts Nittany’s North Pole event for patients

December 29, 2025

CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science

December 19, 2025

Darbar named executive VP, chief transformation officer at Penn State Health

December 17, 2025

Children’s Miracle Network reaches historic fundraising milestone

December 17, 2025

Penn State Health names regional chief operating officer, chief nursing officer

December 15, 2025

Lancaster, Milton S. Hershey medical centers named 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospitals

December 15, 2025

Penn State Health, Mid Penn Bank celebrate decade of 'No Shave November'

December 15, 2025

Penn State’s Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium expands to Europe

December 15, 2025

Institute for Computational and Data Sciences funds eight mid-scale seed grants

December 12, 2025

Calcium in breast arteries predicts future cardiovascular disease

December 10, 2025

$4.2M CDC grant to increase colorectal cancer screening in Pennsylvania

December 10, 2025

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranks among nation’s best for maternity care

December 09, 2025

$3.2M NIH grant to test and refine a heart pump for long-term use in children

December 08, 2025

Penn State Health introduces advanced MRI technology that reduces anesthesia time

December 05, 2025

The Medical Minute: Latest scoliosis treatments help patients stand straighter

December 03, 2025

Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine advance health equity

December 02, 2025

New technique maps genetic variants driving neurodegenerative disease risk

December 01, 2025

College of Medicine students launch inaugural global health case competition

November 24, 2025

‘Pay 4 Play’ sets new record for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 21, 2025

Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences

November 20, 2025

Medical Minute: Latest treatment options offer relief for people with epilepsy

November 19, 2025

Radio station to host event for Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital

November 19, 2025

Penn State reminds community of winter weather protocols for 2025-26 season

November 18, 2025

College of Medicine to raise student emergency assistance funds on GivingTuesday

November 18, 2025

Penn State Health names new chief information officer

November 17, 2025

Skin cancer cluster found in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland

November 14, 2025

Fall Drug Take-Back Day collects more than 700 pounds of medications

November 14, 2025

Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest report

November 13, 2025

The Medical Minute: Five top tips for skiing safely this winter

November 13, 2025

Through their own lens: Childhood cancer survivors find healing with Photo Voice

November 10, 2025

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

November 06, 2025

Schreyer Scholar alumni siblings pursue medical school together

November 05, 2025

The Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed – or is it?

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The Medical Minute: Tips for staying healthy in the season of sweets

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The Medical Minute: Why are my ears ringing?

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