Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Hershey Company will hold the ninth annual Chocolate Miracle 5K Race on Saturday, June 16. Proceeds from the race benefit Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. (more)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Interested in learning more about unique programs and research happening at Penn State Hershey? Want to view photos and videos about Penn State Hershey history? Subscribe to PennStateMedicine.org. (more)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
In the United States, one person dies of melanoma every hour. Incidence of melanoma continues to rise in young adults -- particularly among female adolescents and young adults -- because they are much more likely to use UV tanning beds. (more)
Monday, May 21, 2012
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in North America -- down from third. Despite this "improvement," stroke remains the leading cause of adult disability. (more)
Friday, May 18, 2012
A gene mutation is an underlying cause of LGL leukemia, according to a study published in the May 17 edition of New England Journal of Medicine and co-authored by a Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute researcher. (more)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Metabolic syndrome, often a precursor of type 2 diabetes, has become increasingly prevalent among American adolescents, and a major reason may be a low level of fiber consumption. (more)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The inaugural symposium of Penn State Hershey Institute for Personalized Medicine will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at Penn State Hershey University Conference Center. The day will feature six noted speakers and poster presentations about advancements in personalized medicine. (more)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The 11th Annual Melanoma Mini-Symposium will be held noon to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21, in the Junker Auditorium on the campus of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine. This year's theme is Natural and Synthetic Nanoparticle for Treating and Imaging Melanoma. (more)
Monday, May 14, 2012
Infants, children and young adults admitted as patients to Lancaster General Hospital now have onsite access to care from Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital pediatricians. The service is part of a new pediatric hospitalist partnership between Lancaster General Health and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. (more)
Monday, May 14, 2012
Injuries are both predictable and preventable and the leading cause of death and disability for all children 1 to 14 years of age. All children and their families need information on keeping their children safe as they grow and wherever they are. (more)