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Rally in the Valley excites fans

Rally in the Valley excites fans

November 6, 2009

Students capture fall at University Park

Students capture fall at University Park

November 5, 2009

Penn State Greeks strut their Broadway stuff

Penn State Greeks strut their Broadway stuff

November 1, 2009

THON 5K draws thousands

THON 5K draws thousands

November 1, 2009

Jazz masters wow audience

Jazz masters wow audience

October 28, 2009

Arboretum boardwalk and overlook chosen as 2010 senior class gift

Arboretum boardwalk and overlook chosen as 2010 senior class gift

October 27, 2009

Outreach mission brings jazz legends to high school musicians

Outreach mission brings jazz legends to high school musicians

October 27, 2009

Penn State Altoona celebrates 70th anniversary

Penn State Altoona celebrates 70th anniversary

October 27, 2009

Campus Night Out

Campus Night Out

October 22, 2009

Photography students play with light, shadow

Photography students play with light, shadow

October 20, 2009

Homecoming 2009

Homecoming 2009

October 17, 2009

Weather not a factor in Homecoming enthusiasm

Weather not a factor in Homecoming enthusiasm

October 16, 2009

Featured Video

2009 State of the University Address

2009 State of the University Address

Penn State Solar Decathlon 2009, part two: Natural Fusion goes to Washington

Penn State Solar Decathlon 2009, part two: Natural Fusion goes to Washington

Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009

Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009

Behind the scenes with the stadium concessions team

Behind the scenes with the stadium concessions team

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes: Video Board

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes: Video Board

Video gives students sneak peek at new campus location

Video gives students sneak peek at new campus location

Historic Old Main Bell removed from tower for restoration and display

Historic Old Main Bell removed from tower for restoration and display

HersheyHershey Feed

Hospital auditorium renamed Edward P. 'Ted' Junker III Auditorium

Friday, November 06, 2009

In a ceremony earlier this week, members of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Board of Directors and Penn State Board of Trustees unveiled the newly named Edward P. "Ted" Junker III Auditorium in honor of Junker's tenure as Board of Directors chairman and his service to the Medical Center, College and University. (more)

Trustees approve plans for new Children's Hospital

Trustees approve plans for new Children's Hospital
Friday, November 06, 2009

Advancing efforts to ensure that life-saving care is available for children throughout central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Board of Trustees today approved final plans for a new, free-standing Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital to be built on the campus of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. The new 252,000-square-foot Children's Hospital is a five-story building with an additional floor below ground. It will be built adjacent to the Medical Center's main entrance and Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute. (more)

Penn State Hershey physicians enhance Mount Nittany program

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Hospitalist services at Mount Nittany Medical Center recently expanded with the addition of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center physicians. Specialists in caring for inpatients, hospitalists work with the patients' physician to provide high quality, comprehensive inpatient care. Dr. Thomas Covaleski, recently named director of the program, is the first Penn State Hershey Medical Center physician to join the Mount Nittany Medical Center hospitalist program, which is made possible by the Master Affiliation Agreement between Penn State University, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Mount Nittany Medical Center. (more)

Outpatient Behavioral Health Services collaboration

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

In an effort to enhance collaboration and continuity of care among existing mental health services in the region, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Health System and PinnacleHealth System recently announced plans to integrate their separate outpatient behavioral health practices within the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI). (more)

Children's Miracle Network receives national honors

Children's Miracle Network receives national honors
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

During the recent Children's Miracle Network national conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital was honored out of 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals worldwide with two out of the three 2008 Fundraising Awards for markets with a population between 1 and 3 million. Children's Miracle Network at Children's Hospital was pleased to receive the Highest Overall Fundraising Award and the Highest Per Capita Fundraising Award. Children's Miracle Network at Children's Hospital thanks everyone whose support led to these prestigious honors. (more)

Bone and Joint Institute experts now at Silver Spring Clinic

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Several experts from Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute now see patients at Penn State Hershey Medical Group Silver Spring, near Mechanicsburg. West Shore residents can schedule clinic consultations for hip and knee reconstruction with Dr. James Fenwick; upper extremity problems with Dr. Michael Darowish; and spine issues with Dr. Mark Knaub or Dr. Vagmin Vora. Appointments for either the Silver Spring or East Campus clinics can be made by calling 717-531-5638. For more information, visit PennStateHershey.org/BoneAndJoint/WestShore. (more)

Commitment brings Children's Hospital campaign total to $62 million

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital leaders today announced a $1 million commitment from The Hershey Company toward the building of a new, free-standing Children's Hospital. This generous gift brings the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital campaign to $62 million of its $65 million goal. (more)

The Medical Minute: Study estimates one in 91 individuals have autism

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders marked by impaired social interactions, restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, and communication impairment, which persist throughout a person's lifetime. The ASD prevalence rate--the number of individuals diagnosed with autism--has been steadily increasing over time. A new report from the U.S. Department of Health's Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), based on a phone survey of over 78,000 families, set the prevalence rate at nearly one in 91 children. This is an increase from the prior statistic of one in 150 children reported in 2007 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. (more)

Volunteers needed for diabetic retinopathy study

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Dr. Ingrid U. Scott is investigating whether doxycycline can slow down the deterioration or improve retinal function in people with mild to moderate diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, damage to the eye's retina that occurs with long-term diabetes, is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. (more)

Engaging communities in health-related research

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

"Community Engaged Research: Grand Rounds" will take place from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 2, in lecture room A. The topic will be "Ethics of Engaging Communities in Health Related Research" and will be presented by Dr. Jeremy Sugarman, Harvey M. Meyerhoff professor of bioethics and medicine at the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Department of Medicine at John Hopkins University. (more)