Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

05/18/2026

This EMS Week, we proudly celebrate the extraordinary Penn State Health Life Lion Emergency Medical Services team members who provide lifesaving care across south central Pennsylvania every day.

More than 400 dedicated professionals — including paramedics, EMTs, nurses, physicians, pilots, dispatchers and mechanics — work around the clock to deliver emergency response, critical care transport and advanced medical support when our communities need it most.

Thank you to our Life Lion team for your unwavering commitment, compassion and expertise. Your work saves lives and makes a difference every day. 💙

05/15/2026

This National Hospital Week, we proudly celebrated the incredible people who make Penn State Health extraordinary.

Across our health system, team members were recognized all week long with special events designed to show appreciation for their dedication — including employee picnics, visits from adorable highland cows and baby kangaroos, and even a late shift celebration to ensure every team member felt the gratitude.

To our dedicated employees, providers and staff: thank you for the compassion, expertise and commitment you bring to our patients, families and communities every day. This week was all about celebrating you. 💙

05/14/2026

When Dr. Jeffrey Rajchel suffered a stroke in the middle of the night, he missed the narrow window for clot-busting treatment — a reality that changed his life.

Today, new national stroke guidelines are expanding access to that same treatment, giving more patients a greater chance at recovery.

In this week’s Medical Minute, Dr. Rajchel’s story underscores why recognizing stroke symptoms and seeking immediate care can make all the difference.

At Penn State Health, advanced stroke care, innovative therapies and expert rehabilitation are helping patients achieve better outcomes.

Know the signs. Act FAST. Call 911.

Read more about the new guidelines and how they’re saving lives: https://bit.ly/3RDBgkv

05/13/2026

💙 During Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we’re honoring the strength of patients like Amanda Rinehart — and the dedicated Penn State Health teams advancing hope through innovation.

After years of battling a recurring brain tumor, Amanda came to Penn State Health seeking new options. With the support of neurosurgeon Dr. Brad Zacharia, radiation oncologist Dr. Sean Mahase and a multidisciplinary team of specialists, she found renewed hope through advanced treatment approaches, including breakthrough GammaTile therapy.

Through expert collaboration, leading-edge technology and compassionate care, Amanda’s journey reflects the life-changing impact of innovation in brain tumor treatment.

“I’m really grateful that Penn State Health is always pushing for new breakthroughs. I’m not ready for my story to end.”

Thank you to the many Penn State Health specialists whose expertise, teamwork and commitment continue to expand what’s possible for patients facing complex diagnoses.

🧠 Read Amanda’s full story: https://bit.ly/426vJ8C

05/12/2026

As Memorial Day approaches, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center invites our community to honor those who have served through Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine's annual Flags of Honor Program.

Recognize a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. For each name submitted, a U.S. flag will be displayed at a Penn State Health location from Memorial Day through mid-July.

This year, your gift also supports the Harcke Family Scholarship for Veterans, helping veteran medical students at Penn State College of Medicine manage the cost of their education.

To those we’ve lost, and those who continue to serve: We remember. We honor. We thank you.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pi59pK

05/12/2026

As Memorial Day approaches, Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine invite you to honor those who have served through our annual Flags of Honor Program.

Recognize a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. For each name submitted, a U.S. flag will be displayed at a Penn State Health location from Memorial Day through mid-July.

This year, your gift also supports the Harcke Family Scholarship for Veterans, helping veteran medical students at Penn State College of Medicine manage the cost of their education.

To those we’ve lost, and those who continue to serve: We remember. We honor. We thank you.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pi59pK

05/12/2026

💙 Today, we honor the legacy of Florence Nightingale — the founder of modern nursing whose compassion, innovation and dedication helped shape the future of patient care.

Her impact continues to inspire nurses across Penn State Health and around the world.

On her birthday, we celebrate the incredible nurses whose expertise, resilience and heart carry that legacy forward every day.

Thank you to our nursing teams for the compassionate care you provide to our patients, families and communities.

05/10/2026

💙 This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a story of love, compassion and the power of care beyond the hospital walls.

When physician assistant Emily Warf met Elijah in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital, she was part of the team caring for a baby born with complex heart disease.

Months later, she became something more — his mom.

Today, Elijah is 5 years old, full of strength and personality, and surrounded by a family who saw not just his challenges, but his potential.

Read their story: https://bit.ly/4up827g

Physician Assistant Emily Warf got to know Elijah as he spent the first five months of his life in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. Elijah …

05/08/2026

💙 Teamwork looked a little different on the kickball field yesterday!

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center teams brought plenty of energy, enthusiasm and friendly competition to our annual kickball tournament.

From big kicks to bigger laughs, it was a great day of connection, camaraderie and team spirit.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to come together, have fun and celebrate the incredible people who make our organization so special every day.

05/08/2026

💙 Nurses Week across Penn State Health was filled with gratitude, celebration and community.

From ice cream socials and employee picnics to welcome crews and friendly competition on the kickball field, teams across our health system came together to recognize and celebrate the incredible nurses who make a difference every day.

Thank you to our nurses for your compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to caring for our patients, families and communities.

Your impact is felt far beyond hospital walls, and we are proud to celebrate you this week and every week.

05/08/2026

In Loving Memory 💙🤍

05/07/2026

💗 When Kathy Brown was diagnosed with breast cancer, her daughter Krystina had just welcomed her second child — a daughter of her own.

“I’m breastfeeding my daughter, and it just becomes real, real quick — when it’s your mother and you’re also a mother.”

A mammogram at Penn State Health Breast Center found Kathy’s cancer early. Her care team took it from there.

No radiation. No chemotherapy. Caught in time.

Now Krystina, considered high-risk, gets screened every six months — because her mother showed her what showing up looks like.

And one day, her daughter may watch her do the same.

Three generations. One family. One choice — made again and again.

This Mother’s Day, make the appointment.
Not just for you. For the ones who come after you.

👉 Schedule your mammogram at Penn State Health: https://bit.ly/3Pbx8HM

05/07/2026

Safe care matters — every patient, every time. 💙

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center earned an “A” safety grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2026.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams to delivering safe, high-quality care and continuously improving the patient experience for every patient we serve.

Read more about this achievement: https://bit.ly/4ewBOCo

05/07/2026

You’re invited—and you belong here. 💙💛

On July 18, MDA will host the MDA Engage Seminar with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, a welcoming space created for people living with a neuromuscular disease and their caregivers. 🤝

This day is about coming together—to learn, connect, and feel supported. ✨ Through expert-led sessions, the seminar will offer:

➡️Helpful, easy-to-understand information
➡️Opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences
➡️Encouragement, resources, and practical tools for navigating life with neuromuscular disease

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or looking to feel more connected to the community, MDA Engage is a place to listen, ask questions, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.

📍 Hershey Lodge
🗓 July 18, 2026
🔗 https://www.mda.org/care/community-ed/mda-engage/2026/mda-engage-community-seminar-with-penn-state-health-milton-s-hershey-medical-center

We look forward to welcoming you.



Special thanks to our MDA Engage sponsors: BridgeBio, Novartis, Amgen, ArgenX, Biogen, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dyne Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson, Sarepta Therapeutics, Upsher-Smith

05/06/2026

💙 Starting the day with a warm welcome.

This morning, team members came together to greet nurses from both Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital as they arrived.

It’s a small gesture to recognize the compassion, expertise and commitment our nurses bring to their work every day.

We’re proud to celebrate our nurses and all they do for our patients and community — feel free to share a message of appreciation below. 👇

05/04/2026

💙 At Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, our nurses are at the heart of every patient journey.

As Nurses Week begins, we’re celebrating the compassion, expertise and dedication our nursing teams bring to every shift, every patient and every moment.

From delivering advanced care to providing comfort, advocacy and hope, their impact reaches far beyond the bedside.

Thank you for the extraordinary difference you make every day. ✨

04/27/2026

💙 Last week, we celebrated the incredible individuals who give their time and heart to Milton S. Hershey Medical Center during National Volunteer Week.

Over the past year, 312 volunteers contributed more than 24,000 hours of service — supporting patients, families and care teams every single day.

From helping patients feel less alone to offering guidance, comfort and kindness, their impact goes far beyond the numbers.

Our volunteers span five generations — from ages 16 to 91 — united by a shared commitment to caring for others.

👏 A special congratulations to Angie Marnickas, who was recognized for an incredible 7,500 hours of service over more than 20 years. What a remarkable gift of time, dedication and compassion.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the difference you make each and every day.

04/23/2026

For 20 years, patients have had a different option for treating complex brain conditions — one that’s helped change what’s possible.

At Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Gamma Knife radiosurgery has provided a precise, noninvasive alternative to traditional brain surgery.

Using a single, highly targeted dose of radiation, Gamma Knife can treat tumors, Parkinson’s disease, vascular malformations and epilepsy-related lesions — while helping reduce side effects by protecting healthy brain tissue.

Twenty years of innovation. Countless lives impacted. 💙

04/22/2026

💙 Every fertility journey is unique — and no one should have to navigate it alone.

During National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re recognizing the importance of compassionate care and access to answers.

Dr. Dayo helps patients better understand their reproductive health and find hope along the way.

✨ Expert care, closer to home.

04/21/2026

💊 Dispose of medications safely on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Have unused or expired medications at home? Penn State Health is offering a safe, easy way to get rid of them.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for drive-through drop-off at multiple locations across the region. Community members can safely dispose of medications, needles and syringes — no questions asked.

⬇️ Drop-off locations include:
📍Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Academic Support Building)
📍Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
📍Medical Group – Nyes Road (Harrisburg)
📍Medical Group – Palmyra
📍Specialty Services (Camp Hill)

This initiative, held in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement, helps protect our communities and the environment.

Can’t make it? Year-round drug return boxes are also available on the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus.

♻️ Help keep your home — and our community — safe.

04/20/2026

The Crescent at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is glowing burgundy and ivory — a symbol of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and a reminder of the importance of early detection.

🩺 Take a proactive step for your health. Join us for a free head and neck cancer screening this Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: https://bit.ly/48onDez

➡️ Support research and screenings through our Let’s Get Ahead campaign: https://bit.ly/3PAGDAh