May 7, 2025
Strokes and heart attacks are often believed to be more common in men, but women make up half of all stroke cases. A neurologist from Penn State Health explains the specific health factors that may increase stroke risk in women.
Expectant mothers and families in Lancaster County will benefit from enhanced care close to home, when Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center expands its Family Birthing Suite to include a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in 2026.
May 1, 2025
Penn State Health’s continued commitment to patient safety has earned all five of its hospitals high marks from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing them among the safest hospitals in the U.S.
Apr 30, 2025
Dense breasts contain more tissue than fat and can make breast cancer harder to detect. A Penn State Health breast imaging radiologist explains what other screening options may improve early detection.
Apr 28, 2025
Penn State Health has received the 3-Star Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards program for its commitment to hiring, retaining and supporting veterans and the military community.
Apr 23, 2025
When menopause hits, your risk of bone fractures goes up. Penn State Health experts tell how to protect your skeleton (and deal with other menopause symptoms, too).
Apr 17, 2025
Penn State Health has named Dr. Joseph MacDonald as vice president and chief medical officer at Lancaster Medical Center. MacDonald assumed the new role on April 7.
Every eight minutes, someone joins the transplant waiting list in the United States, and just one organ donor can save up to eight lives. Penn State Health experts tell how registering as an organ donor can give others a second chance at life.
Apr 9, 2025
Sexual violence often goes unrecognized in older adults. The co-chairs of Penn State Health's Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program explain how to spot abuse and seek help.
Mar 19, 2025
Does your partner keep leaving for the guest room because of your snoring? You could have sleep apnea. A Penn State Health sleep medicine specialist explains the serious health effects of this often-overlooked condition ─ and the treatments that can help you get a restful night’s sleep.
