We are thrilled to announce that Theresa (Terri) Brosche, simulation educator at the Clinical Simulation Center, has received the 2024 Steven & Sharon Baron Leadership Award in the staff category! Her commitment to improving clinical education through simulation has significantly impacted our community. Join us in congratulating Terri for her exceptional leadership and dedication!
Penn State Health
Hospitals and Health Care
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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
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Hershey, PA
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- 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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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 honored! For the 14th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Penn State Health Children’s Hospital among the nation’s best for pediatric care! This year, we’re proud to be recognized in pediatric cancer as well as pediatric and adolescent behavioral health, a new category in the 2024-2025 rankings. From pioneering cancer research to integrating behavioral health into patient care, our incredible physicians, staff and researchers work tirelessly to improve the lives of families facing tough health challenges. A big thank you to our incredible staff and partners for helping us in the fight to cure childhood cancer!💙 Learn more about how we’re shaping the future of children’s health: https://bit.ly/3ZQYWnN
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Yesterday, patients and families at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital celebrated Halloween with our annual festive event, thanks to Spirit Of Children! Costumes, games and crafts brought spooky fun to young patients and their families. 👻 This event also marked a major milestone: Spirit of Children has raised over $1 million — a total of $1,033,981 since 2009 — for Child Life at Penn State Health Children's Hospital, funding critical resources supporting hospitalized children's well-being.
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Our nurses are educators, too! 🌟 At Penn State Health, our nurses don’t just provide exceptional care—they’re also dedicated educators, guiding the next generation of health care professionals. From mentoring new nurses in our Graduate Nurse Residency Program to providing hands-on training by leading simulation labs, their commitment to education helps elevate patient care and ensures the highest standards of nursing excellence. Explore our nursing opportunities today and become a part of our commitment to excellence: https://bit.ly/3Lk6fdH
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Joseph, Krissy and David — patients from State College, Harrisburg and Reading — each battled AFib, a type of irregular heartbeat. This summer, they were among the first to undergo pulsed field ablation (PFA) at three Penn State Health medical centers. Now, Joseph keeps up with his grandkids, Krissy enjoys daily walks with Pixy, and David is back on the golf course. Learn how PFA is helping patients thrive again: https://bit.ly/488kazB
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Dr. Chandrika Behura, who recently received a $400,000 grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels for her work in pediatric cancer research, is investigating what drives resistance to cancer treatments in children. A new clinical trial aims to develop targeted therapies that could benefit the youngest patients at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, giving them better treatment options. She describes her research in this week's Penn State College of Medicine Science in 60 Seconds.
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Today, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center launched a new nursing simulation lab, made possible by a $250,000 donation from the Edward R. Norford Foundation. The lab features lifelike electronic mannequins that simulate various clinical scenarios, including all stages of labor and delivery. This lab will enhance hands-on training, clinical skills, critical thinking and rapid response protocols to improve patient care and safety. "This is a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest quality care," said Leslyn Williamson, chief operating officer for Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers.
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For the 14th consecutive year, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report for its exceptional patient care. This year, the Children’s Hospital ranked in pediatric cancer and pediatric and adolescent behavioral health. “As the region’s most comprehensive children’s hospital, we are committed to ensuring that families with children facing life-threatening and rare illnesses have access to the best care available.” Dr. Yatin Vyas, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital, and vice president of Penn State Health Children’s. https://bit.ly/3ZQYWnN
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Penn State Health and Rite Aid Healthy Futures celebrated the release of "Together We Grow: A Story of Food, Support and Community," a new children’s book created in collaboration with author Floyd Stokes and illustrator Sheena Hisiro, with a bilingual book reading last night. 📚 The book emphasizes the importance of food access resources like pantries and gardens, aiming to reduce stigma and inspire communities to enhance their health through gardening. Together with our community partners, we're advancing health equity and strengthening our communities.
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A new hope for childhood cancer. 💛 Penn State College of Medicine, in collaboration with the Research: Beat Childhood Cancer, Four Diamonds, and Senhwa Biosciences, Inc., is launching a national study led by Chandrika Behura, MD, to evaluate a promising new treatment for solid tumors in children and young adults. If you’re interested in learning more or know someone who may benefit, visit: https://bit.ly/4epJWle
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