Jun 18, 2025
Exercising in nature has its benefits, but it also comes with some risks. A sports medicine physician at Penn State Health Orthopedics in Reading shares his top tips for staying safe and avoiding injury while being active outdoors.
Jun 17, 2025
Penn State Health will focus on three top-priority community health needs as it continues to work toward its broader goal of improving health equity in the communities it serves.
Jun 12, 2025
About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer ─ the second-leading cause of cancer death in men, the American Cancer Society says. A Penn State Health urologic oncology surgeon explains when to get checked and how it’s treated.
Jun 11, 2025
Penn State Health collected more than 600 pounds of unwanted medications and filled 18+ large sharps containers for safe disposal during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26.
May 28, 2025
More than 38 million Americans are part of a club they never wanted to join – the 11.6% of the population living with diabetes. But the lead diabetes program coordinator at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center says there’s good news: it’s not too late to take action.
Michael E. Kupferman, M.D., M.B.A. has been appointed by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and the Penn State Health Board of Directors to serve as Penn State Health’s next chief executive officer.
May 14, 2025
As she neared her 70s, her fourth decade as a dog trainer, Polly Hornberger of Birdsboro, Berks County, faced a new challenge when preparing for dog shows. “I was doing […]
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.
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.
