Penn State Health St. Joseph Downtown Family Residency launched the Reach Out and Read Program on September 6, 2018, championed by Dr. Christina Raguckas.
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College of Medicine Awarded Grant to Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Improve Nutrition in Lebanon and Berks Counties
Penn State College of Medicine has received a nearly $4 million grant to promote healthy lifestyles and improve nutrition for Hispanic people living in Berks
Virtual Reality Helps Penn State Health St. Joseph Pediatricians Solve a Problem
Doctors at Penn State Health St. Joseph Downtown Pediatric Practice had a problem.
A patient – a 13-year-old boy – was recently in need of immunizations.
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
Breast Care Patient Navigators Help Ease the Burden for Women in our Community
Featured in Palo Magazine
Anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer or informed of an abnormal mammogram can tell you those experiences are frightening
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Chronic Affliction
By Amal Kebede, DO, Penn State Health St. Joseph Rheumatologist
This article appeared in Women2Women Magazine, Fall 2018 edition
More than 20 years ago, I
2D vs. 3D Mammogram: When to Have the Upgrade
The latest mammogram technology for breast cancer screening is now available at Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Bern and Exeter locations, providing patients
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
St. Joseph Partners with Giorgio to Bring Healthcare to Employees
Many employees of the Maidencreek Township-based Giorgio Group of Companies experience long work days. They commute back and forth to their work sites, and
Community Health Workers Complete Training for Potential Careers in Medicine
There was nothing but smiles as15 students recently graduated as new Community Health Workers during a ceremony at the Langan Allied Health Academy at Penn