Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

05/23/2026

The Blue Angels brought plenty of smiles to Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital today after arriving aboard a Penn State Health Life Lion helicopter. ✈️🚁

Before this weekend’s Air Dot Show, members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels spent time visiting children and families throughout the hospital, creating unforgettable moments for patients receiving care at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Thank you to the Blue Angels and our Life Lion team for helping bring encouragement, excitement and joy to our patients and families today.💙

05/21/2026

A little rain couldn’t stop the fun at yesterday’s Lancaster Pediatric Center Open House! ☔

Families enjoyed games, giveaways, child car seat safety checks, photos with the Nittany Lion and opportunities to meet Life Lion ground and flight crews while learning more about pediatric services available in the Lancaster community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us — and to the teams who helped make the event such a success, rain and all! 💙

05/21/2026

On EMS for Children Day, we’re recognizing the Penn State Health Life Lion Critical Care Transport Team and the extraordinary care they provide for children and families across our region. 💙

As the region’s only pediatric transport team based at an academic medical center and children’s hospital, these highly trained professionals bring expert care, compassion and reassurance during some of life’s most critical moments.

From the first call through arrival at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, they help ensure young patients receive the specialized care they need every step of the way.

05/19/2026

🏃‍♀️💙 Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Hershey Miracle 5K Race benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hershey at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital!

Join us on Saturday, September 12, for a 5K, 1-mile Fun Run/Walk or virtual 5K and help support lifesaving care, vital programs and essential resources for the children and families we serve.

This inspiring community event helps make a meaningful difference for our patients while giving participants the opportunity to come together for a great cause.

Register today and help support brighter, healthier futures for kids in our community: https://bit.ly/4eUdGK1

05/18/2026

☀️ With dangerously high temperatures expected over the next several days, taking extra precautions can help protect children from serious heat-related illnesses and sunburn.

Children can heat up quickly, especially during outdoor play, sports and family activities. To help keep kids safe:

💙 Keep infants younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight whenever possible
💙 Avoid outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays and heat are strongest
💙 Dress children in lightweight clothing, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses with UV protection
💙 Apply and reapply sunscreen regularly
💙 Encourage frequent water breaks, even before children feel thirsty
💙 Never leave a child alone in a car — not even for a minute

Even brief exposure to extreme heat can become dangerous quickly. A few simple safety steps can make all the difference.

For more summer safety tips, visit our Pediatric Trauma Program's guide to summer safety: https://bit.ly/43dqHar

05/15/2026

Today on Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, we celebrate the powerful impact of skin-to-skin connection for our smallest patients.

Kangaroo care helps strengthen the bond between babies and their families while supporting healthy development, improving outcomes and providing comfort during life’s earliest moments. These simple but meaningful cuddles can make an extraordinary difference.

To the families and care teams who make kangaroo care possible every day — thank you for helping our babies grow stronger. 💙

05/14/2026

We are proud to celebrate 16 extraordinary members of the Class of 2026 who achieved a remarkable milestone — graduating high school while navigating their pediatric cancer journeys.

Through strength, resilience and unwavering determination, these students balanced academics with treatment, proving that cancer does not define their futures. Together with Four Diamonds, we are honored to recognize their incredible accomplishments and cheer them on as they step into their next chapters. 💙

➡️Read more:

Four Diamonds and Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital recognized high school and college graduates during a ceremony on Wednesday evening.

05/13/2026

🧠 During Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we’re honoring the strength of patients like Adley and the expert teams helping children thrive.

After being diagnosed with ATRT, an aggressive type of brain tumor, Adley completed chemotherapy nearly three years ago under the care of our pediatric neuro-oncology team.

Today, Adley continues to do well and receives ongoing support through our multidisciplinary neuro-oncology clinic, where oncology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, social work and rehabilitation specialists work together to provide comprehensive care.

Now an active 6-year-old looking forward to Kindergarten Graduation, Adley’s story is a powerful reminder of the hope, resilience and advanced care made possible through dedicated specialists like Dr. Finch and her team.

➡️ To learn more about our team, visit: https://bit.ly/434Im3Y

05/12/2026

When Nazier struggled to see clearly at school, a school nurse connected him to Penn State Health's free vision clinic — where a new pair of glasses helped boost his confidence in the classroom and on the basketball court. 👓💙

For children like Nazier, these clinics provide more than eye exams and glasses. They offer clearer vision, early intervention and, in some cases, uncover serious issues that may have otherwise gone undetected.

Through partnerships with schools and community organizations, Penn State Health is helping children access essential care, overcome barriers and build healthier, brighter futures.

Read how this program is making a lasting impact for children and families: https://bit.ly/4tS3dU1

05/11/2026

🔬 Better treatments for childhood cancer start with research — and at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, that work is helping change lives.

Dr. Giselle Sholler has spent her career advancing groundbreaking pediatric cancer research, leading efforts to develop new therapies for children facing some of the toughest diagnoses.

As director of pediatric oncology research at Penn State College of Medicine and through her work with the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, Dr. Sholler works alongside a dedicated team of researchers, clinicians and laboratory professionals committed to advancing care and improving outcomes for children and young adults.

During Cancer Research Awareness Month, we recognize the power of discovery, collaboration and the people behind the science — all working toward a future without childhood cancer. 💛

05/09/2026

💙 This Mother’s Day, we’re sharing a story that began right here at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.

When physician assistant Emily Warf met Elijah in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 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.

Stories like this remind us that the connections formed here can last far beyond a hospital stay.

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 …