Still Life
University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
All are welcome to attend an upcoming medical talk led by Stephanie Estes, M.D., Penn State Hershey Obstetrics and Gynecology. The presentation features common conditions affecting women's health, including fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and urinary incontinence.
A summary of cervical cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer will demonstrate risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Menopause, osteoporosis, and obesity and how these medical conditions affect women also will be covered. (more)
The birth of a baby is the birth of a new family. Having a new baby is an exciting time for everyone in the family. Most families agree that breastfeeding gives a new baby the best start in life with health benefits that last a lifetime. New mothers and fathers often look to friends and family for support and encouragement with breastfeeding. There are several simple steps that expectant and new mothers and fathers can take toward breastfeeding success, according to the latest edition of The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. (more)
The Women's Health and Exercise Lab in Noll Laboratory is seeking female participants for a research study. Active women interested in learning about the impact of exercise and diet on bone health and menstrual cyclicity can get involved in the REFUEL study. To qualify, participants must meet several criteria. For more information please call (814) 863-4488 or visit http://www.refuel.psu.edu.
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World Breastfeeding Week, sponsored by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), is a major international initiative to focus on the breastfeeding rights of all children and mothers. As the world sends its athletes to compete in Beijing for the gold, the WABA calls for increased support for mothers striving to achieve the gold standard of infant feeding. Mothers around the world strive to breastfeed exclusively for the first six months, and continue breastfeeding together with appropriate complementary food up to two years and beyond, according to the latest edition of The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. (more)
Chances are mothers received flowers, dinner or other gifts this Mother's Day from loving children who want only the best for them. When dinner is past and the flowers have wilted, we should ask our mothers, wives and sisters what they are doing to protect their bones. They could be at risk for osteoporosis, says this week's edition of The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. (more)
