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Hershey Medical Center first in Pennsylvania to adopt new Parkinson’s treatment

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has initiated a new Parkinson’s disease treatment, marking it as the first in Pennsylvania to offer the BrainSense adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS).

By Dauphin News | Mar 27, 2025

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Penn State Health expands anesthesia services with new hires

The team from Prime Anesthesia Associates, a physician-owned anesthesia practice based in Lancaster County, has joined Penn State Health as of March 24.

By Dauphin News | Mar 26, 2025

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Penn State recognizes staff achievements with new appointments and prestigious awards

By Dauphin News | Mar 25, 2025

Penn State Health and the Penn State College of Medicine have recognized the achievements of their staff, faculty, and students for their dedication beyond regular duties.

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Penn State Health launches trauma training for National Guard medics

By Dauphin News | Mar 19, 2025

On March 19, 2025, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center announced the launch of a new trauma training program for National Guard members.

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First responders illuminate Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for young patients

By Dauphin News | Mar 12, 2025

On March 11, the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus hosted the annual "Light Up the Night" event.

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Penn State Health earns national approval for joint replacement programs

By Dauphin News | Mar 5, 2025

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its knee and hip joint replacement programs.

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Penn State and OSS partner to enhance orthopaedic services on West Shore

By Dauphin News | Mar 4, 2025

Penn State Health and OSS Health have formed a partnership to address the increasing demand for orthopaedic services in the West Shore region.

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Penn State faculties host second annual collaboration event on March 4

By Dauphin News | Feb 28, 2025

An event designed to foster interdisciplinary research collaboration between Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State College of Medicine is scheduled for March 4.

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Penn State Health reports strong finances amid EMR transition

By Dauphin News | Feb 27, 2025

Penn State Health has reported strong financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2025, with an operating income of $50.7 million and an operating margin of 2.3%.

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Penn State's THON raises record-breaking $17.7 million for childhood cancer

By Dauphin News | Feb 24, 2025

The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, known as THON, achieved a new fundraising milestone in 2025 by raising $17,737,040.93 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

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College of Medicine celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day with sweet surprises

By Dauphin News | Feb 21, 2025

Penn State College of Medicine faculty and students received a pleasant surprise on February 17 as part of Random Acts of Kindness Day.

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Penn State prepares for annual THON Weekend with over 700 dancers

By Dauphin News | Feb 18, 2025

More than 700 student dancers and thousands of volunteers will gather at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center from February 21 to 23 for the annual THON Weekend.

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Health Analyst: ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ could lead to ‘tremendous loss’ of jobs, higher drug costs for Hummelstown seniors

By Dauphin News | Jul 19, 2024

Sally Pipes, president of the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), said the price controls put on drugs, specifically the small molecule drugs, under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to seniors being unable to afford or access medications they need, as well as lead to the loss of industry jobs across the state.

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Healthcare worker shortage impacting treatment of opioid drug disorders in Dauphin County

By Dauphin News Service | Jul 11, 2024

The ability to treat and serve Dauphin County residents affected by the rising use of opioid drugs is being impacted by a healthcare worker shortage in Pennsylvania.

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Dauphin County had 5,920 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By Dauphin News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Dauphin County had 5,920 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Dauphin County

By Dauphin News | Feb 23, 2024

Northern Dauphin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the third largest nursing home in Dauphin County, aided an average of 124.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center was 2nd largest nursing home in Dauphin County as of Q4 2023

By Dauphin News | Feb 22, 2024

River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Dauphin County, aided an average of 126.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Largest nursing home in Dauphin County as of Q4 2023

By Dauphin News | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was the largest nursing home in Dauphin County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Dauphin County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Gardens at Blue Ridge?

By Dauphin News | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Hashtag Holdings, LLC since Feb. 1, 2017, The Gardens at Blue Ridge had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: 1-star nursing home in Dauphin County

By Dauphin News | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Steven Rosenzweig since Feb. 1, 2020, Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.