Location: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center

Dr. Larien Bieber, left, shares a smile with patient Pamela Lyons-Neville on his final day before retirement, resting a hand on her shoulder as they sit together in an exam room with an open laptop in front of them.

After 51 years, Penn State Health physician leaves lasting legacy of compassionate care

Nov 5, 2026

For 51 years, Dr. Larien Bieber made caring for people the heart of his work as a physician. When he retired Oct. 30 from his position as an internal medicine […]

Two men who are U.S. Navy veterans smile and pose for a photo with three women who are respiratory therapists. The man on the left has an oxygen tank in front of him.

Service, strength and connection: Two Navy veterans find support in Penn State Health pulmonary rehab program

Nov 2, 2026

Two Navy veterans find friendship, motivation and renewed strength at Penn State Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Holy Spirit Medical Center, helping them breathe easier and regain independence.

A baby is in an incubator in a neonatal intensive care unit with a breathing tube and a heart monitor.

The Medical Minute: Newborn intensive care: What parents need to know

Oct 28, 2026

A NICU stay can be scary for parents. A Penn State Health neonatologist explains how specialized care supports babies’ growth and development while helping families through a stressful time.

High angle view of a woman standing on a weight scale in a bathroom.

The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence

Oct 21, 2026

For breast cancer survivors, managing obesity may do more than improve overall health. A Penn State Health bariatric surgeon explains how it can help lower the risk of cancer recurrence.

A smiling pregnant woman poses outdoors in a red graduation cap and gown, wearing a black dress and a colorful stole reading “Black Girl Magic” as she cradles her belly.

After four pregnancy losses, transabdominal cerclage procedure helps one central Pennsylvania mother welcome healthy baby

Oct 19, 2026

After years of pregnancy loss, a Mechanicsburg mom gave birth to a baby girl after a minimally invasive procedure called transabdominal cerclage designed to help prevent pregnancy loss.

A mother wipes her daughter’s nose with a tissue.

The Medical Minute: 10 health tips for parents during cold and flu season

Oct 14, 2026

As the cold weather approaches, it’s important to protect your family from the flu, COVID-19 and RSV. A Penn State Health pediatrician shares some simple tips to help keep everyone healthy.

Stephen McNamara holds a tennis racket and prepares to return a shot on an outdoor tennis court, with a fence visible in the background.

The Medical Minute: Living well with heart failure

Sep 30, 2026

Heart failure is serious, but a Penn State Health cardiologist says many patients can feel better and stay active with medication, healthy lifestyle changes and, in some cases, surgery.

A patient sits in a chair in a clinical room, looking over at a nurse who stands at a computer terminal. She looks back, smiling.

Penn State Health to launch Epic to create more connected patient experience

Sep 22, 2026

Penn State Health patients will soon have a simpler, more connected way to manage their care. With a systemwide launch planned for Oct. 31, Penn State Health is implementing Epic, a new electronic health record and billing system.

Man gambling online on a football game using his cell phone.

The Medical Minute: More than a bet: Know the signs of online gambling addiction

Sep 16, 2026

Online gambling has changed the game — and for some, it’s become an addiction. Penn State Health gambling addiction specialists explain the signs and how people can take steps toward recovery.

Laurie Funk, left, director of the Chestnut Street Community Center in Lebanon, holds a hose and waters a garden filled with lettuce and other produce. Laurie Crawford, Penn State Health program manager for food access, stands next to her.

Food As Medicine: Changing the recipe for better health

Sep 14, 2026

The Food As Medicine Initiative at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine connects people with nutritious food through community gardens, fridges and research that can improve health.

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