As we continue to honor Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month this September, Penn State Health highlights the innovative research of Dr. Sinisa Dovat. Focused on precision medicine, Dr. Dovat’s work is revolutionizing treatment for high-risk leukemia, particularly among Hispanic Latino children. Using cutting-edge technology, his work targets cancer at its core, paving the way for therapies that preserve healthy cells. Learn more in Penn State College of Medicine's Science in 60 Seconds.
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About us
Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa.; and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center and Hershey Endoscopy Center. In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Hershey, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Children's Hospital, Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Sports Medicine Center, Women's Health Center, Bone and Joint Institute, Institute of Personalized Medicine, Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Rehabilitation Hospital, Academic Medicine, Research, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Humanistic Medicine, Pediatric Research, Pediatric Cancer, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Health System Sciences, and Transplant
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Employees at Penn State Health
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Scott Hwang
Neuroradiologist and Quantitative Imaging Engineer
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Seth Pantanelli
Professor of Ophthalmology at Penn State Health
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Melissa Anderson Schmidt
Marketer | Creator | Analyst
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Sergey Khodus, MBA, PMP
Lead IT Project Manager at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Updates
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We're thrilled to announce that the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has earned the prestigious gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses)! This incredible achievement recognizes our team's unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes and creating a positive, supportive work environment. Out of all the neurocritical care units in the country, we're proud to be one of only 11, and just three in Pennsylvania, to receive this honor. A huge shoutout to our dedicated nurses and staff in the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit for their hard work and passion in providing exceptional care every day. Your efforts truly make a difference! https://bit.ly/3TO7yrB
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Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine participated in the Stuff the Bus effort during United Way of the Capital Region’s Day of Caring! Every item collected will aid local schools through their ‘Ready for School, Ready to Succeed’ initiative. 🎒🚍 Advancing Health Equity. Strengthening Our Communities.
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Rep. John Joyce and deputy chief of staff Matt Tucker recently visited the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Simulation Lab at the Penn State Altoona Campus. It was an exciting opportunity to showcase the state-of-the-art simulation technology and the experiences that empower Penn State health care learners to excel. Check out these highlights from their visit:
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It’s #FeelGoodFriday and we want to express our deepest gratitude to Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company and the Hershey Bears. 💙 We are pleased to accept $15,000 from last season’s specialty jersey auctions to support research and clinical care at Penn State Cancer Institute and to benefit Penn State Health's urology department. This support is crucial in driving progress in cancer care and research.
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We’re excited to share that Penn State Health's hospitals have been recognized with a series of prestigious awards from the American Heart Association.🏅 Our Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline awards acknowledge our dedication to implementing the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. We’re grateful to our teams across the health system for their role in achieving these results. Learn more about these acknowledgments and their significance: https://bit.ly/4g5Ujf8
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Penn State Health has appointed Wesley Payne McClendon, an internationally recognized transformation and learning leader, as vice president and chief learning officer, effective Monday, Sept. 9. With over 30 years of experience in leadership development and learning, McClendon will lead strategy for employee learning and implement a “learn anywhere” e-learning framework. Learn more about McClendon’s background and his plans for advancing our learning initiatives: https://bit.ly/4cVACUq
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September is a time to spotlight the ongoing need for research and support in the fight against pediatric cancer. Members of the Penn State THON™ Executive Committee recently met with leaders at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine to learn more about the impact of their efforts, toured Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and got a first-hand look at cutting-edge research labs. This Saturday’s Penn State Football THON game at Beaver Stadium will further highlight our shared commitment as partners in the fight to conquer childhood cancer.💛
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Join us for an informative event tailored for those affected by multiple sclerosis. Hosted by the National MS Society in partnership with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, this program offers valuable insights into wellness and community connection.
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