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Three people stand atop a wooden platform, each wearing helmets and safety equipment related to ziplining. The child in the middle has his hands raised in the air.

A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years

August 07, 2026

Student leaders on stage at the Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit hold oversized number cards revealing the total amount raised for the 2025-26 school year.

Four Diamonds Mini-THON passes $83 million raised to conquer childhood cancer

August 07, 2026

Life Lion medical helicopter approaching the helipad above the emergency department entrance at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter

August 06, 2026

Mother buttons daughter’s jacket as she gets ready for school. Daughter is wearing a backpack. A table with breakfast dishes is in front of them.

Medical Minute: Six tips from K-12 school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season

August 05, 2026

Adriana Simmons and Casey Sheehan

Cultivating the next generation of translational scientists in biobehavioral health

July 31, 2026

Project ECHO at Penn State report cover featuring a nurse in blue scrubs holding a tablet, with the title “Learning Without Limits” and Penn State College of Medicine and Project ECHO logos.

Bridging the gap: Project ECHO releases seven-year report on rural health impact

July 31, 2026

A silhouette of two employees standing and talking in front of a window at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. A computer on a cart is between the two of them.

Penn State Health expands tuition program to strengthen workforce, support patient care

July 31, 2026

doctor checks young adult patient's heart with a stethoscope

Q&A: Why does an irregular heart beat show up 40 years early for some people?

July 30, 2026

Young female soccer player holds her ankle and grimaces in pain while crying. She is sitting on the playing field with her coach and referee gathered around her.

The Medical Minute: Injury prevention tips for young athletes

July 29, 2026

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

a gloved hand holds a beaker of water above a body of water

Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?

July 28, 2026

A mother and father smile with their infant son who is in an incubator in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit. The mother touches the baby’s hand.

The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward

July 23, 2026

Cyclosporiasis parasite in Petri dish on top of leafy greens and berries.

What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

July 23, 2026

A doctor wearing a physician’s coat points to a computer screen with an ultrasound image on it. Another clinical staff member looks on. A wall in the near background has a mural of two people sitting on a bench looking out over a body of water.

Penn State Health nationally recognized for cardiovascular, stroke care

July 21, 2026

person looks at tablet near microsope and computer in lab

Q&A: What can AI realistically do for biomedical research right now?

July 20, 2026

A sample of a microbe collected on campus grows on an agar plate.

$2.8M NIH grant to study effect of PFAS on the gut microbiome

July 20, 2026

pharmacy storage room stocked with medications

Ask an Expert: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes

July 17, 2026

Grassroots innovation meets academic research at Community-Driven Research Day

July 17, 2026

High school to high-tech healing: Intern helps drive AI cancer research

July 16, 2026

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

headshots of thirty six Fox Graduate School scholarship recipients

Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

July 14, 2026

A group of about 15 people wearing professional attire stand in the hallway of a newly refurbished hospital unit. A man in the foreground has his arm extended outward as he speaks to the group.

Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

July 13, 2026

group photo of eight people in the hallway of medical school

$2.5M grant to start street medicine program at Penn State College of Medicine

July 10, 2026

person with a backpack walks alone in a school courtyard

Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic

July 09, 2026

A woman holds a meal and certificate in front of trees.

Penn State homeland security professor helps set Guinness World Record

July 08, 2026

A view from over the shoulder of a person typing on a laptop computer. On the screen is a page within the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium website that displays Study Finder search results.

Beat Childhood Cancer at Penn State launches AI platform for patient engagement

July 07, 2026

Nese College of Nursing alumnus honored for leadership, advocacy and mentorship

July 06, 2026

Fireworks are shown exploding in the sky.

The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks

July 01, 2026

A close-up shot of a tick sitting on human skin.

The Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease

June 24, 2026

Penn State conference helps rural health care providers build hands-on skills

June 23, 2026

Surgeons in a high-tech operating room prepare and monitor an organ transplant procedure, surrounded by medical equipment and machines while one surgeon points toward a device beside a portable organ preservation system.

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts 'Heart-in-a-Box' technology

June 23, 2026

Penn State's Project ECHO, Dominican Republic partner to improve disease care

June 23, 2026

A close-up photo of a Nittany Lion statue resting on a stone base outdoors, with a professional portrait of a smiling woman in a gray blazer overlaid in the upper-right corner against a blue studio background.

Penn State Health names vice president, Primary Care Service Line

June 18, 2026

A thirsty man in the sun drinks a bottle of water.

The Medical Minute: Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness

June 17, 2026

Eight people wearing casual outdoor attire pose for a photo. The man on the far left is posing with a rifle. Grass, bushes and trees are in the background.

Penn State Health raises $51,742 during second annual ‘Let’s Get Ahead’ campaign

June 17, 2026

Close-up image of comfrey, a purple flower in a field of green

Q&A: What does science say about plants as medicine?

June 16, 2026

Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors announces leadership transition

June 12, 2026

Adult daughter comforts her older mother, who appears sad.

The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

June 10, 2026

Person on a walk

Four-minute daily workout improves strength, balance in older adults

June 09, 2026

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse adjusts equipment and cares for an infant inside an incubator. Medical monitors, IV pumps, and respiratory equipment surround the bedside, while a vital signs monitor displays the baby's heart rate and other readings.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized by Newsweek

June 08, 2026

Children and event hosts celebrate during a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising reveal, tossing blue and yellow balloons into the air in front of a large display showing the total raised. The room is filled with smiling children, balloons, and pom-poms as participants cheer during the announcement.

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $321,497

June 05, 2026

A man and woman sitting in a car talk to a person at Penn State Health’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The person holds a sharps container and is wearing a safety jacket and coat.

Saving lives through Drug Take-Back Day and substance-use education programs

June 01, 2026

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon to air on WGAL8

May 29, 2026

A close up of a doctor holding a smartphone next to a laptop

Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

May 28, 2026

The Medical Minute: Seven essential health screenings if you’re over 65

May 27, 2026

A Nittany Lion statue sits atop a table draped with a “Penn State Health” tablecloth.

Penn State Health reports strong financial, volume growth through third quarter

May 27, 2026

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

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Three people stand atop a wooden platform, each wearing helmets and safety equipment related to ziplining. The child in the middle has his hands raised in the air.

A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years

August 07, 2026

Student leaders on stage at the Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit hold oversized number cards revealing the total amount raised for the 2025-26 school year.

Four Diamonds Mini-THON passes $83 million raised to conquer childhood cancer

August 07, 2026

Life Lion medical helicopter approaching the helipad above the emergency department entrance at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter

August 06, 2026

Mother buttons daughter’s jacket as she gets ready for school. Daughter is wearing a backpack. A table with breakfast dishes is in front of them.

Medical Minute: Six tips from K-12 school nurses for a healthy back-to-school season

August 05, 2026

Adriana Simmons and Casey Sheehan

Cultivating the next generation of translational scientists in biobehavioral health

July 31, 2026

Project ECHO at Penn State report cover featuring a nurse in blue scrubs holding a tablet, with the title “Learning Without Limits” and Penn State College of Medicine and Project ECHO logos.

Bridging the gap: Project ECHO releases seven-year report on rural health impact

July 31, 2026

A silhouette of two employees standing and talking in front of a window at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. A computer on a cart is between the two of them.

Penn State Health expands tuition program to strengthen workforce, support patient care

July 31, 2026

doctor checks young adult patient's heart with a stethoscope

Q&A: Why does an irregular heart beat show up 40 years early for some people?

July 30, 2026

Young female soccer player holds her ankle and grimaces in pain while crying. She is sitting on the playing field with her coach and referee gathered around her.

The Medical Minute: Injury prevention tips for young athletes

July 29, 2026

A group of people and a costumed Nittany Lion pose for a photo in front of Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, many of them smiling and pointing, “goofy pose” style. They hold a large sign that reads “Thank You!”

Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

a gloved hand holds a beaker of water above a body of water

Q&A: Are environmental chemicals and endometrial cancer linked?

July 28, 2026

A mother and father smile with their infant son who is in an incubator in a hospital neonatal intensive care unit. The mother touches the baby’s hand.

The Medical Minute: After miscarriage, finding answers and a path forward

July 23, 2026

Cyclosporiasis parasite in Petri dish on top of leafy greens and berries.

What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

July 23, 2026

A doctor wearing a physician’s coat points to a computer screen with an ultrasound image on it. Another clinical staff member looks on. A wall in the near background has a mural of two people sitting on a bench looking out over a body of water.

Penn State Health nationally recognized for cardiovascular, stroke care

July 21, 2026

person looks at tablet near microsope and computer in lab

Q&A: What can AI realistically do for biomedical research right now?

July 20, 2026

A sample of a microbe collected on campus grows on an agar plate.

$2.8M NIH grant to study effect of PFAS on the gut microbiome

July 20, 2026

pharmacy storage room stocked with medications

Ask an Expert: Psychedelics, cannabis, GLP-1s and drug policy changes

July 17, 2026

Grassroots innovation meets academic research at Community-Driven Research Day

July 17, 2026

High school to high-tech healing: Intern helps drive AI cancer research

July 16, 2026

Before-and-after images show a woman with facial synkinesis. In the first image, her mouth pulls toward the upper-left. In the second image, her mouth is symmetrical.

The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

headshots of thirty six Fox Graduate School scholarship recipients

Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

July 14, 2026

A group of about 15 people wearing professional attire stand in the hallway of a newly refurbished hospital unit. A man in the foreground has his arm extended outward as he speaks to the group.

Penn State Health relocates inpatient psychiatric services to Holy Spirit Medical Center

July 13, 2026

group photo of eight people in the hallway of medical school

$2.5M grant to start street medicine program at Penn State College of Medicine

July 10, 2026

person with a backpack walks alone in a school courtyard

Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic

July 09, 2026

A woman holds a meal and certificate in front of trees.

Penn State homeland security professor helps set Guinness World Record

July 08, 2026

A view from over the shoulder of a person typing on a laptop computer. On the screen is a page within the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium website that displays Study Finder search results.

Beat Childhood Cancer at Penn State launches AI platform for patient engagement

July 07, 2026

Nese College of Nursing alumnus honored for leadership, advocacy and mentorship

July 06, 2026

Fireworks are shown exploding in the sky.

The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks

July 01, 2026

A close-up shot of a tick sitting on human skin.

The Medical Minute: What you need to know about Lyme disease

June 24, 2026

Penn State conference helps rural health care providers build hands-on skills

June 23, 2026

Surgeons in a high-tech operating room prepare and monitor an organ transplant procedure, surrounded by medical equipment and machines while one surgeon points toward a device beside a portable organ preservation system.

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center adopts 'Heart-in-a-Box' technology

June 23, 2026

Penn State's Project ECHO, Dominican Republic partner to improve disease care

June 23, 2026

A close-up photo of a Nittany Lion statue resting on a stone base outdoors, with a professional portrait of a smiling woman in a gray blazer overlaid in the upper-right corner against a blue studio background.

Penn State Health names vice president, Primary Care Service Line

June 18, 2026

A thirsty man in the sun drinks a bottle of water.

The Medical Minute: Sweltering summer? Avoid heat-related illness

June 17, 2026

Eight people wearing casual outdoor attire pose for a photo. The man on the far left is posing with a rifle. Grass, bushes and trees are in the background.

Penn State Health raises $51,742 during second annual ‘Let’s Get Ahead’ campaign

June 17, 2026

Close-up image of comfrey, a purple flower in a field of green

Q&A: What does science say about plants as medicine?

June 16, 2026

Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors announces leadership transition

June 12, 2026

Adult daughter comforts her older mother, who appears sad.

The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?

June 10, 2026

Person on a walk

Four-minute daily workout improves strength, balance in older adults

June 09, 2026

A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse adjusts equipment and cares for an infant inside an incubator. Medical monitors, IV pumps, and respiratory equipment surround the bedside, while a vital signs monitor displays the baby's heart rate and other readings.

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized by Newsweek

June 08, 2026

Children and event hosts celebrate during a Children’s Miracle Network fundraising reveal, tossing blue and yellow balloons into the air in front of a large display showing the total raised. The room is filled with smiling children, balloons, and pom-poms as participants cheer during the announcement.

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon raises $321,497

June 05, 2026

A man and woman sitting in a car talk to a person at Penn State Health’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The person holds a sharps container and is wearing a safety jacket and coat.

Saving lives through Drug Take-Back Day and substance-use education programs

June 01, 2026

42nd Children’s Miracle Network Telethon to air on WGAL8

May 29, 2026

A close up of a doctor holding a smartphone next to a laptop

Calling Doctor GPT: AI responses to healthcare queries are nearly 76% accurate

May 28, 2026

The Medical Minute: Seven essential health screenings if you’re over 65

May 27, 2026

A Nittany Lion statue sits atop a table draped with a “Penn State Health” tablecloth.

Penn State Health reports strong financial, volume growth through third quarter

May 27, 2026

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

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