Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection. Sepsis is a medical emergency but early detection and treatment
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Flu Vaccine Rates for Kids May Drop When the Nasal Spray Vaccine Is Unavailable
Published: August 24, 2017
Released by Penn State
Influenza vaccination rates in children may have decreased for the 2016-17 influenza season because of a
Heart Attack Victim Credits Quick Action With Saving His Life
It was a Sunday in August, and Robert Clay had just made a putt on the 15th green of the Rich Maiden Golf Course near Fleetwood.
From what he’s been told,
Here’s How The Solar Eclipse Could Damage Your Eyes
If you are looking forward to viewing the upcoming solar eclipse Aug. 21, do not take chances and wear appropriate eyewear, advises an ophthalmologist at
A Proven Approach to Stop Smoking
Thinking about quitting but don’t know where to start?
Our Smoking Cessation Group has had great outcomes because we support you through the difficult
Is Your Student in Need of a Physical Exam?
School and Fall sports are quickly approaching. Back to school and sport physicals are available at our Urgent Cares! Costs are $30 for Sports School Physical
Penn State Health St. Joseph Hand Therapists Help Patients Get Back to Life
An injury to the hand can be devastating, resulting in an inability to perform basic tasks, to work or to enjoy favorite activities. Hand therapists at Penn
Three Physicians and Friends Team up in a New Medical Practice in Robesonia
Similar goals and values, mutual admiration for one another and some fortuitous timing resulted in three friends and colleagues becoming partners in Penn
Penn State Health St. Joseph’s welcomes Dr. Jorge Bustillo, Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Jorge Bustillo has joined the medical staff and the orthopedics team at Penn State Health St. Joseph. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment
Inspired by St. Joseph Community Benefit Report, Penn State Berks Professor Writes Book from a Patient Perspective
What started as a project for a health communication class at Penn State Berks became the inspiration for a book that gives voice to women suffering from