Wendy Thompson has learned a lot about the gifts of music since she took up the harp three years ago and started playing her instrument in hospitals in Pennsylvania
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Gloria Rosado Takes the Lead on La Belleza Event
Working from her small office in the Downtown Campus’ Family and Women’s Care area, Gloria Rosado is a driving force behind the popular La Belleza de
Cooking Demonstration Attracts a Crowd at Downtown Campus
The summer squash salad with herbs was met with approval during a recent tasting in the lobby of Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Downtown Campus, with some
Love Salt? You Just Might be a Supertaster
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences food scientists discovered several years ago why some people have a harder time than others passing up the salt
Penn State Health St. Joseph Offers Free Breast Screenings
What began at Penn State Health St. Joseph as an annual event is now held monthly to provide breast health care for women who do not have access to health
Penn State Health St. Joseph – A Key Supporter of Women2Women
Healthcare providers and staff at Penn State Health St. Joseph understand the strength that can be found in a community of women. That understanding, along
Fear of Missing Out Can Negatively Impact Your Life.
If you’re constantly checking Facebook, desperate to see where your friends are and what they’re doing, and then becoming upset when you discover they’re
Penn State Health St. Joseph Launches SelfCare for Healthcare for Nursing Employees
As the pace and complexity of nursing has intensified, it’s more important than ever for nurses to practice selfcare by tending to their physical, mental
Activity on Social Media can Help Older Adults Feel Less Isolated and More Empowered
In a study of Facebook use, older adults who posted a lot of personal stories on the social networking site felt a higher sense of community, and the more
150 Minutes to a Healthier Life
Who is ready to hang up the winter coats, put away the snow boots and get off the couch? It’s hard to believe that spring is here, but it is. This