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Jennifer Kraschnewski, MD, MPH, poses for a professional portrait in front of a blurred indoor background.

College of Medicine appoints Jennifer Kraschnewski to vice dean role

May 22, 2026

Indira Mysorekar poses for a professional portrait with arms crossed in an indoor setting.

College of Medicine appoints Indira Mysorekar to vice dean role

May 22, 2026

woman using pipet in lab

DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments

May 21, 2026

Man sitting on couch using e-cigarette

Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit

May 19, 2026

We Are! Takeover at Hersheypark on June 6

Penn State to take over Hersheypark on June 6

May 18, 2026

A woman holds a blood pressure cuff on her arm as a nurse on the right adjusts it. They are sitting at a table in a large warehouse room with a high ceiling and bright fluorescent lights.

Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact

May 18, 2026

An aerial photo of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health earns fourth consecutive VETS Indexes employer award

May 18, 2026

A man in a hard hat points to blueprints laid out on a table while two women in hard hats look on. They’re standing in a hallway that’s under construction.

Penn State Health unifies psychiatric, behavioral health services to expand access

May 18, 2026

Donors honored for gifts to enhance Heart Center at Holy Spirit Medical Center

May 13, 2026

A man swings a golf club while wearing a gait belt and leg brace on his left leg. A man on the left holds his gait belt to give him balance support. A cane is to the right of the golfer.

The Medical Minute: New stroke guidance expands treatment window, saves lives

May 13, 2026

Penn State Health names Bradley Stevens vice president of ambulatory services

May 11, 2026

A nurse in a hospital room adjusts an IV line on a male patient lying in a bed, while monitoring equipment and a computer are visible in the background.

Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety

May 06, 2026

Penn State mourns the loss of sports medicine leader Wayne Sebastianelli

May 05, 2026

Jennifer Kraschnewski poses for a photograph, wearing professional attire. The background is a map with several Penn State Nittany Lion shield logos.

Penn State CTSI director inducted as an inaugural fellow of national association

May 05, 2026

Penn State Health’s free vision clinics help local students see – and succeed

May 04, 2026

Two surgeons look down as they perform a procedure. The man on the left is wearing a face mask, scrubs, and specialized magnifying glasses called surgical loupes. The woman on the right is wearing a colorful surgical cap, glasses, surgical loupes face mask and scrubs.

The Medical Minute: Advances in head and neck cancer care bring new hope

April 29, 2026

Penn State Health appoints senior VP, chief marketing and communications officer

April 29, 2026

teen talking to doctor in office

The Medical Minute: A parent's guide to their teen's first gynecological visit

April 23, 2026

A woman stands in front of a screen with the words “BINGO Against Cancer” on it and a bingo card. She puts two fingers in the air. A woman, out of focus on the right, watches her.

Cancer education made simple — and fun

April 20, 2026

Photo of the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School sign in front of Kern Building

Nominations open for second round of Fox Graduate School student scholarships

April 20, 2026

Three alumni honored with 2026 Fox Graduate School Alumni Society awards

April 15, 2026

Three women sit on a wooden bench outdoors in a wooded area, smiling at the camera, each accompanied by a Golden Labrador retriever wearing a green “Canine Assistants” service vest.

'Beary' special facility dogs arrive at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

April 15, 2026

A group of approximately 23 people in business casual attire pose for a group photo in a hotel lobby. A fountain is in the near background.

Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches

April 15, 2026

A teen girl in front of a flowering tree smiles at the camera. She has long hair and is touching her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are the options?

April 14, 2026

Illustration of a stethoscope in the shape of a heart with an EKG line in the center. To the right it says, “Central Penn Business Journal Health Care Heroes Awards & Summit.”

Ten Penn State Health, College of Medicine employees honored as 'Health Care Heroes'

April 13, 2026

Teacher stands at the front of a classroom full of children.

Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance

April 13, 2026

A man and a woman stand in a grassy area looking up at a ‘Donate Life’ flag hoisted several feet into the air on a flagpole. In the background are a sidewalk, a large building, some trees and bushes, and a TV videographer.

Flag-raising ceremonies honor the impact of lifesaving organ donations

April 10, 2026

Medical team preparing a patient for a focused ultrasound procedure, with clinicians adjusting equipment around the patient’s head inside a specialized imaging device.

Penn State Health introduces new treatment for movement disorder patients

April 06, 2026

A group of researchers from the BCC Research Consortium and the BCC as well as some children accept a $3 million philanthropic donation with a giant check.

$3M philanthropic commitment to advance pediatric cancer research

April 06, 2026

A group of students sit behind a registration table with materials and tablets, while two suited professors stand behind them, in a formal indoor venue with digital displays in the background.

Penn State Altoona students assist in statewide crisis management training

April 03, 2026

A young child wearing a monitoring cap sits on a hospital bed while two medical staff assist with care and adjust medical equipment.

Community rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12

April 03, 2026

A physician wearing a white medical coat and a nametag is seated sideways in a clinic room, speaking with a patient who is in the foreground, slightly out of focus and looking away from the camera.

Hershey Medical Center's Blood and Marrow Transplant Program recognized nationally

April 02, 2026

A woman patient sits across from a neurologist in a medical office. The patient has an adaptive deep brain stimulation device around her neck. The neurologist touches a tablet to adjust the device and smiles at the patient.

The Medical Minute: Latest Parkinson’s treatments help patients stay active

April 01, 2026

teenager asleep in bed

Later sleep and wake times tied to poor diet and sedentary behavior in teens

March 25, 2026

Woman with insomnia lying in bed looking at alarm clock.

The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? Five ways to get a good night’s sleep

March 25, 2026

Aerial view of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus.

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center among Newsweek's top 50 hospitals in the U.S.

March 24, 2026

Woman in a red blazer speaking at a podium with a black backdrop during a conference.

Nese College of Nursing hosts ninth annual research symposium

March 23, 2026

Stressed woman uses mobile phone as she sits on bed at night.

The Medical Minute: Is 'Dr. ChatGPT' doing more harm than good?

March 18, 2026

X-ray of a shoulder with a reverse shoulder replacement joint installed

Risk indicators for hospital readmission after shoulder surgery in Pennsylvania

March 17, 2026

Young man with head bowed and sitting against a staircase.

Teens and young adults with ADHD and substance use disorder face treatment gap

March 12, 2026

Penn State Health names Kasia Konieczny as vice president and chief of staff

March 12, 2026

A line of vehicles with flashing lights drives toward the camera. They include emergency vehicles, tow trucks and others.

First responders 'light up the night' for young patients at Children’s Hospital

March 11, 2026

A zoomed in photo material taken from a microscope that showcases the material's unique, oxygen-rich structure.

Q&A: Gassing up bioengineered materials for wound healing

March 10, 2026

Black and white images from brain CT scan

How AI is integrated into clinical workflow lowers medical liability perception

March 10, 2026

Six people pose around a sign that says, "Congratulations to our Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit 2025 Silver Beacon Award Winners."

Unit at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center receives Beacon Award for Excellence

March 04, 2026

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

March 04, 2026

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

Doctor giving child patient a high-five

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

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Jennifer Kraschnewski, MD, MPH, poses for a professional portrait in front of a blurred indoor background.

College of Medicine appoints Jennifer Kraschnewski to vice dean role

May 22, 2026

Indira Mysorekar poses for a professional portrait with arms crossed in an indoor setting.

College of Medicine appoints Indira Mysorekar to vice dean role

May 22, 2026

woman using pipet in lab

DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments

May 21, 2026

Man sitting on couch using e-cigarette

Nicotine e-cigarettes reduce harmful chemical exposure, help smokers quit

May 19, 2026

We Are! Takeover at Hersheypark on June 6

Penn State to take over Hersheypark on June 6

May 18, 2026

A woman holds a blood pressure cuff on her arm as a nurse on the right adjusts it. They are sitting at a table in a large warehouse room with a high ceiling and bright fluorescent lights.

Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact

May 18, 2026

An aerial photo of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health earns fourth consecutive VETS Indexes employer award

May 18, 2026

A man in a hard hat points to blueprints laid out on a table while two women in hard hats look on. They’re standing in a hallway that’s under construction.

Penn State Health unifies psychiatric, behavioral health services to expand access

May 18, 2026

Donors honored for gifts to enhance Heart Center at Holy Spirit Medical Center

May 13, 2026

A man swings a golf club while wearing a gait belt and leg brace on his left leg. A man on the left holds his gait belt to give him balance support. A cane is to the right of the golfer.

The Medical Minute: New stroke guidance expands treatment window, saves lives

May 13, 2026

Penn State Health names Bradley Stevens vice president of ambulatory services

May 11, 2026

A nurse in a hospital room adjusts an IV line on a male patient lying in a bed, while monitoring equipment and a computer are visible in the background.

Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety

May 06, 2026

Penn State mourns the loss of sports medicine leader Wayne Sebastianelli

May 05, 2026

Jennifer Kraschnewski poses for a photograph, wearing professional attire. The background is a map with several Penn State Nittany Lion shield logos.

Penn State CTSI director inducted as an inaugural fellow of national association

May 05, 2026

Penn State Health’s free vision clinics help local students see – and succeed

May 04, 2026

Two surgeons look down as they perform a procedure. The man on the left is wearing a face mask, scrubs, and specialized magnifying glasses called surgical loupes. The woman on the right is wearing a colorful surgical cap, glasses, surgical loupes face mask and scrubs.

The Medical Minute: Advances in head and neck cancer care bring new hope

April 29, 2026

Penn State Health appoints senior VP, chief marketing and communications officer

April 29, 2026

teen talking to doctor in office

The Medical Minute: A parent's guide to their teen's first gynecological visit

April 23, 2026

A woman stands in front of a screen with the words “BINGO Against Cancer” on it and a bingo card. She puts two fingers in the air. A woman, out of focus on the right, watches her.

Cancer education made simple — and fun

April 20, 2026

Photo of the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School sign in front of Kern Building

Nominations open for second round of Fox Graduate School student scholarships

April 20, 2026

Three alumni honored with 2026 Fox Graduate School Alumni Society awards

April 15, 2026

Three women sit on a wooden bench outdoors in a wooded area, smiling at the camera, each accompanied by a Golden Labrador retriever wearing a green “Canine Assistants” service vest.

'Beary' special facility dogs arrive at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

April 15, 2026

A group of approximately 23 people in business casual attire pose for a group photo in a hotel lobby. A fountain is in the near background.

Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches

April 15, 2026

A teen girl in front of a flowering tree smiles at the camera. She has long hair and is touching her shoulder.

The Medical Minute: Preserving fertility for the future: What are the options?

April 14, 2026

Illustration of a stethoscope in the shape of a heart with an EKG line in the center. To the right it says, “Central Penn Business Journal Health Care Heroes Awards & Summit.”

Ten Penn State Health, College of Medicine employees honored as 'Health Care Heroes'

April 13, 2026

Teacher stands at the front of a classroom full of children.

Prenatal opioid exposure in babies doesn’t predict future classroom performance

April 13, 2026

A man and a woman stand in a grassy area looking up at a ‘Donate Life’ flag hoisted several feet into the air on a flagpole. In the background are a sidewalk, a large building, some trees and bushes, and a TV videographer.

Flag-raising ceremonies honor the impact of lifesaving organ donations

April 10, 2026

Medical team preparing a patient for a focused ultrasound procedure, with clinicians adjusting equipment around the patient’s head inside a specialized imaging device.

Penn State Health introduces new treatment for movement disorder patients

April 06, 2026

A group of researchers from the BCC Research Consortium and the BCC as well as some children accept a $3 million philanthropic donation with a giant check.

$3M philanthropic commitment to advance pediatric cancer research

April 06, 2026

A group of students sit behind a registration table with materials and tablets, while two suited professors stand behind them, in a formal indoor venue with digital displays in the background.

Penn State Altoona students assist in statewide crisis management training

April 03, 2026

A young child wearing a monitoring cap sits on a hospital bed while two medical staff assist with care and adjust medical equipment.

Community rallies for Penn State Health Children’s Week, April 6-12

April 03, 2026

A physician wearing a white medical coat and a nametag is seated sideways in a clinic room, speaking with a patient who is in the foreground, slightly out of focus and looking away from the camera.

Hershey Medical Center's Blood and Marrow Transplant Program recognized nationally

April 02, 2026

A woman patient sits across from a neurologist in a medical office. The patient has an adaptive deep brain stimulation device around her neck. The neurologist touches a tablet to adjust the device and smiles at the patient.

The Medical Minute: Latest Parkinson’s treatments help patients stay active

April 01, 2026

teenager asleep in bed

Later sleep and wake times tied to poor diet and sedentary behavior in teens

March 25, 2026

Woman with insomnia lying in bed looking at alarm clock.

The Medical Minute: Tossing and turning? Five ways to get a good night’s sleep

March 25, 2026

Aerial view of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus.

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center among Newsweek's top 50 hospitals in the U.S.

March 24, 2026

Woman in a red blazer speaking at a podium with a black backdrop during a conference.

Nese College of Nursing hosts ninth annual research symposium

March 23, 2026

Stressed woman uses mobile phone as she sits on bed at night.

The Medical Minute: Is 'Dr. ChatGPT' doing more harm than good?

March 18, 2026

X-ray of a shoulder with a reverse shoulder replacement joint installed

Risk indicators for hospital readmission after shoulder surgery in Pennsylvania

March 17, 2026

Young man with head bowed and sitting against a staircase.

Teens and young adults with ADHD and substance use disorder face treatment gap

March 12, 2026

Penn State Health names Kasia Konieczny as vice president and chief of staff

March 12, 2026

A line of vehicles with flashing lights drives toward the camera. They include emergency vehicles, tow trucks and others.

First responders 'light up the night' for young patients at Children’s Hospital

March 11, 2026

A zoomed in photo material taken from a microscope that showcases the material's unique, oxygen-rich structure.

Q&A: Gassing up bioengineered materials for wound healing

March 10, 2026

Black and white images from brain CT scan

How AI is integrated into clinical workflow lowers medical liability perception

March 10, 2026

Six people pose around a sign that says, "Congratulations to our Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit 2025 Silver Beacon Award Winners."

Unit at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center receives Beacon Award for Excellence

March 04, 2026

Two MRI technologists stand next to a male patient who is about to go into an MRI machine. The patient has a headgear on his head and a nasal cannula under his nose.

The Medical Minute: Latest treatments help ease essential tremor symptoms

March 04, 2026

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

Doctor giving child patient a high-five

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

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