Heartfelt thanks from our patients
Our patients and their families share words of gratitude that remind us why we do what we do every day. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be entrusted with their care, celebrate milestones and share a hug.
Get to know our employees and hear why they’re proud to work here
Penn State Health is made up of a dedicated and diverse group of individuals committed to compassionate care for our patients and service to our community.
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Laura Bjanes
Medical office associatePenn State Health Medical Group – CornerstoneEmployee since 2013Best Part of My Job
Here, they have allowed me to find my niche in creating tools and resources that make our jobs easier.
Favorite Project
I developed an online filing manual that we all use.
This is Why I’m Proud to Work Here
I love the patients and the relationships we build over time. We try to create a welcoming atmosphere, no matter if you’ve been here two weeks or two years.
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Julius Cabbagestalk
Service Desk team lead, Information ServicesPenn State HealthEmployee since 2011This is Why I Love Working Here
I love empowering people and building their confidence.
This is What Makes Me Proud
I’ll hear new health system employees say that, at their past worksites, it could take a week or more for the “help desk” to resolve their computer problem. Here, they marvel at being helped within an hour. That says to me that we deliver great service.
Best Part of My Job
By making the next person on my team better, I’m helping make the entire Penn State Health system better.
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Julie Groh
Community Health NursePenn State HealthEmployee since 2015Biggest Motivation
A simple blood sugar test can detect diabetes in someone who had no idea they have it – and we can point them to resources for care. Later, they come back and thank us for saving their life.
This is Why I’m Proud to Work Here
I love the part of Penn State Health that is devoted to people struggling with economic stability, where they live and other social determinants of health. It’s about trying to make a difference in the community.
Best Part of My Job
My co-workers are incredible, and I love the variety of collaborations and teamwork we share with Penn State College of Medicine.
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Terri Neibauer
Senior Lab Technical SpecialistPenn State HealthMilton S. Hershey Medical CenterEmployee since 1997Most Memorable Project
I helped to choose the new automated testing system for our lab, which launched in February 2018 – from selecting the instrumentation through process development to implementation.
My Take on the Bigger Picture
Being a part of Penn State Health, our lab doesn’t just serve the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center – we’ve branched out to all the Penn State outpatient clinics. All those specimens come here, and we test them.
Best Part of Working Here
I love helping my supervisor and my co-workers—that’s where I find the most satisfaction. Everyone here has the same goal—to provide world-class care.
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Viniquinn Terry
RN, Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitPenn State Health Holy Spirit Medical CenterEmployee since 2016Best Part of My Job
I’m able to have a positive impact on someone’s life when they are at one of their lowest points.
This is Why I’m Proud to Work Here
I’ve worked at Holy Spirit for almost five years, and I’m excited to see the new changes that Penn State Health has brought, like the PAWS UP! employee recognition program.
Why Nurses Should Join the Holy Spirit Team
WE ARE GREAT! Seriously, my co-workers are amazing. I’m grateful to work in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Darryle Tillman
PharmacistPenn State Health St. Joseph Medical CenterEmployee since 2000My Part in the Big Picture
Physicians are the head coach, and you can call me the defense coordinator – if I see an order that doesn’t seem right, I say something, or physicians may call me with drug-related questions.
Why I’m Proud to Work Here
A lot of people associate good things with Penn State Health, and we benefit from having the backing of a university-affiliated health system that’s well respected.
Best Part of Penn State Health
I love the family feel and camaraderie.
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