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Annual party brings ‘spirit’ of Halloween to Children’s Hospital patients and families
An event at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital helped dozens of young patients celebrate Halloween. The annual Spirit of Children party was hosted by the charitable foundation of the Spirit Halloween stores.
Article by Paules, international co-authors published in Annals of Internal Medicine
Dr. Catharine Paules and international co-authors published an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Article led by medical student Lydia Smeltz, College of Medicine faculty published in Disability and Health Journal
Lydia Smeltz, medical student at Penn State College of Medicine, Tonya King, PhD, Ami DeWaters, MD, and several co-authors from other institutions recently published a manuscript in the Disability and […]
Ask Us Anything About… Alzheimer’s Disease
How is Alzheimer's disease officially diagnosed and what treatment options are currently available for those living with the illness?
Ask Us Anything About… Bariatric Surgery
For some individuals, bariatric surgery can be a life-saving choice. This type of surgery also requires a life-long commitment to diet and exercise to keep the pounds off. But it’s not just about the weight; it can also help improve conditions including diabetes and sleep apnea.
Ask Us Anything About… Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is relatively common, with some 80,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S. Dr. Matthew Kaag, clinical vice chair in the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, provides insights about risk factors, symptoms and treatments and answers viewers questions.
Ask Us Anything About… Breast Cancer
It's estimated that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer. How can you understand your risk? What screening options are available?
Ask Us Anything About… Colorectal Cancer
The second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. is often easy to catch early – even before it’s cancer. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We learn more about the risk factors and screening methods involved from Dr. Hadassah Consuegra, colorectal surgeon at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Ask Us Anything About… Enlarged Prostates
There are more treatment options than ever for enlarged prostate, according to Dr. Jaime Herrera Caceres, a urologist at Penn State Health's Hampden Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.
Ask Us Anything About… Family Nutrition
As parents, we know it’s a lot easier to grab takeout that we know our kids like than to cook something new. But easiest is not always best – as poor dietary habits can lead to obesity and all the health problems that come with it. In this interview with Kara Bowers, a dietitian with Penn State PRO Wellness, you'll learn how to create a supportive nutrition environment in your home.