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Global Health Exchange Program celebrates 10 years of cross-cultural learning

August 20, 2026

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Penn State College of Medicine hosts medicinal plant research conference

August 20, 2026

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Center for Nursing Research announces 2026-27 virtual talks

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Q&A: Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America?

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Brothers bring a lifelong bond to Nese College of Nursing

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A decade of heart: Camp Lionheart celebrates 10 years

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

August 07, 2026

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Penn State Health Life Lion adds new helicopter

August 06, 2026

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August 05, 2026

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

July 31, 2026

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

July 31, 2026

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

July 30, 2026

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The Medical Minute: Injury prevention tips for young athletes

July 29, 2026

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Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

July 28, 2026

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

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

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What causes food poisoning? Symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

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Penn State Health nationally recognized for cardiovascular, stroke care

July 21, 2026

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

July 20, 2026

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

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

July 16, 2026

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The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

July 15, 2026

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Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

July 14, 2026

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

July 13, 2026

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

July 10, 2026

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Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic

July 09, 2026

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Penn State homeland security professor helps set Guinness World Record

July 08, 2026

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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

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

July 01, 2026

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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

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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

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Penn State Health names vice president, Primary Care Service Line

June 18, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

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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

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

June 10, 2026

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

June 09, 2026

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Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized by Newsweek

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

June 05, 2026

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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

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May 27, 2026

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College of Medicine appoints Jennifer Kraschnewski to vice dean role

May 22, 2026

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College of Medicine appoints Indira Mysorekar to vice dean role

May 22, 2026

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We Are! Takeover at Hersheypark on June 6

Penn State to take over Hersheypark on June 6

May 18, 2026

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Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact

May 18, 2026

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Penn State Health earns fourth consecutive VETS Indexes employer award

May 18, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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

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Global Health Exchange Program celebrates 10 years of cross-cultural learning

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

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

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The Medical Minute: Injury prevention tips for young athletes

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Penn State Health celebrates naming of Golisano Children’s Hospital

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Penn State Health nationally recognized for cardiovascular, stroke care

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

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

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Grassroots innovation meets academic research at Community-Driven Research Day

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

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The Medical Minute: Specialized treatment helped patient smile again

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Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships

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

July 13, 2026

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

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Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic

July 09, 2026

Penn State homeland security professor helps set Guinness World Record

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

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

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

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

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

June 23, 2026

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

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Penn State Health names vice president, Primary Care Service Line

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

June 17, 2026

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

June 17, 2026

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

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

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

June 09, 2026

Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital recognized by Newsweek

June 08, 2026

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

June 05, 2026

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

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

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College of Medicine appoints Jennifer Kraschnewski to vice dean role

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

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Penn State to take over Hersheypark on June 6

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Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact

May 18, 2026

Penn State Health earns fourth consecutive VETS Indexes employer award

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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

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

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Penn State Health names Bradley Stevens vice president of ambulatory services

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Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety

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