We’re proud to share that Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital has been named to Newsweek's America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2026 list. The hospital was recognized nationally for excellence in neonatology, reflecting the exceptional care provided to premature and critically ill newborns in our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This recognition is based on hospital quality metrics, patient outcomes and recommendations from healthcare professionals nationwide. Congratulations to our pediatric and neonatal care teams whose expertise, collaboration and commitment to family-centered care continue to make a difference for children and families across central Pennsylvania and beyond. 💙 ➡️Read more: https://bit.ly/4e7Usyv
Penn State Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Hershey, PA 64,759 followers
World-class care close to home.
About us
Penn State Health is an integrated academic health system serving patients and communities across 15 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 21,900 people systemwide. The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, a specialty provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,418 physicians and direct care providers at nearly 200 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center, Lancaster Orthopedic Group and OSS Health. In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate creation of a value-based, community care network in the region. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $146 million in funded research and more than 1,800 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions and biomedical research.
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http://www.pennstatehealth.org
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- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Hershey, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Children's Hospital, Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Sports Medicine Center, Women's Health Center, Bone and Joint Institute, Institute of Personalized Medicine, Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Rehabilitation Hospital, Academic Medicine, Research, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Humanistic Medicine, Pediatric Research, Pediatric Cancer, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Health System Sciences, and Transplant
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Infertility affects millions of people, yet many individuals and couples face the journey in silence. During Infertility Awareness Month, Penn State Health is highlighting the importance of access to expert fertility care and the many paths to parenthood. When Jessica Hammaker and her husband, Justin, struggled to conceive, they worked with Dr. Stephanie Estes and Penn State Health's reproductive endocrinology team to explore treatment options, including IUI and IVF. Today, they're celebrating life with their son, Miles. Their story is a reminder that fertility challenges are common, support is available and every family-building journey is unique. Read Jessica and Justin's story and learn more about fertility care at Penn State Health: https://bit.ly/4kjheGu
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Thank you to everyone who helped make the 42nd annual Children's Miracle Network Hershey Telethon a success. Together, we raised $321,497 to support equipment, programs and research at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. We are grateful to our donors, sponsors, volunteers, patient families and community partners whose generosity helps advance pediatric care across our region. Thank you for helping ensure more children have access to the specialized care they need — and the gift of growing up. Read more about this year's Telethon and its impact: https://bit.ly/4o5xSuU
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🎵 Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for "An American Salute." Penn State Health is proud to partner with Penn State College of Medicine and the Hershey Symphony Orchestra to present this free community concert on the lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The annual event brings together community members, patients, families and team members for an evening of music and connection featuring patriotic favorites, selections from the stage and screen, and special guest vocalist Julie Knott. We look forward to welcoming the community on Friday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. for this longstanding summer tradition. 🎶 Free admission 🚗 Free parking
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For 50 years, Penn State Health has helped shape the future of life-saving heart care. ❤️ Recently, teams at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center came together to celebrate the incredible legacy of the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program — honoring the pioneers, innovations and breakthroughs that transformed advanced heart failure treatment over the past five decades. From some of the earliest mechanical heart support devices to the advanced technology used today, Penn State Health has played an important role in helping patients live longer, healthier lives. The event featured historical devices, stories from pioneering physicians and a look back at the people and discoveries that helped move cardiac care forward for patients around the world. Here’s to 50 years of innovation — and to the teams continuing to push the future of heart care forward every day.
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What happens when health care goes beyond hospital walls? At Penn State Health, community health nurses provide approximately 1,800 cardiovascular screenings each year at community organizations and events across central Pennsylvania, helping identify risk factors before they become life-threatening conditions. By bringing blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings directly into the communities we serve, we're helping improve access to preventive care while connecting individuals with the resources they need to manage their health. This work reflects a simple but powerful philosophy: meeting people where they are. Thank you to our community health nurses and partners who help make these screenings possible and advance our mission to improve health across the region. ➡️Learn more about how Penn State Health community health nurses are helping improve access to preventive cardiovascular care across central Pennsylvania: https://bit.ly/434nbPR
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The 2026 Cancer Survivorship Celebration brought together survivors, families, caregivers and care teams for a meaningful day of reflection, encouragement and community. 💛 The event highlighted the strength and resilience of those navigating life during and after cancer, while also recognizing the importance of continued support throughout every stage of survivorship. At Penn State Health, we are honored to walk alongside patients and families beyond treatment — providing compassionate, coordinated care focused on healing, wellness and hope for the future.
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As Stroke Awareness Month comes to a close, it is an important reminder that stroke risk factors for women often extend beyond traditional indicators. Pregnancy complications, hypertension, migraines with aura, endometriosis and other women-specific health conditions may increase stroke risk — sometimes at younger ages than expected. In this Medical Minute, Penn State Health experts and a patient perspective help underscore the importance of early symptom recognition, prevention strategies and continued research to improve outcomes for women. Through clinical expertise, innovation and education, Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine remain committed to advancing stroke awareness, prevention and care throughout our communities. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Hc9shS
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Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels visited children, families and care teams at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital, creating meaningful moments for patients during their hospital stay. ✈️💙 The visit offered children an opportunity to connect with members of the Navy’s premier flight demonstration team while bringing excitement, encouragement and a welcome distraction to the hospital environment. In this story from WGAL, patients, care team members and the Blue Angels share what made the experience so memorable. 🎥 Watch the video: https://bit.ly/3Q3lCi0