2010

1. 07/26
   Type 2 Diabetes: Is Your Child at Risk?
   If your child has any of the following symptoms, consult your physician: • Increased hunger – When insulin isn’t moving sugar into...
2. 07/12
   Children and Sunscreen
   • Use a water-resistant sunscreen that is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free with an SPF of at least 30, and UVA and UVB coverage....
3. 07/04
   Picnic Safety
   Have a healthy picnic with these food safety tips • Don’t leave foods unrefrigerated for more than two hours. If the ice has melte...
4. 06/17
   Mount Nittany Kicks Off Heart Walk
   Mount Nittany Medical Center had a strong showing at its American Heart Association Heart Walk kick-off in May. Six new teams regi...
5. 06/17
   Visit Cosmetic Surgery Services Online
   Mount Nittany Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery is now online. The site includes information about cosmetic procedures, the staf...
6. 06/16
   Strategic Plan is Now Online
   You are invited to check out our strategic plan online at www.mountnittany.org/strategicplan. Approved by the Board of Trustees in...
7. 06/16
   Mount Nittany Center for Wound Care Offers Fastest Healing Time in Region
   Studies show that an estimated five million Americans suffer from chronic wounds each year caused by diabetes, circulatory problem...
8. 06/16
   Sneak Peak of New Patient Rooms
   The new patient rooms at Mount Nittany Medical Center were designed with the patient in mind. With feedback from physicians, donor...
9. 06/16
   Surviving and Thriving: The Patient Navigator Can Help
   thrive (\thriv\) to grow vigorously : FLOURISH to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances Being d...
10. 06/16
    Woelke and Neff Named to Stars for Mount Nittany
    Steve Woelke of State College is Mount Nittany Medical Center's Star of Stars for May 2010. Jonathan Neff of Millheim is the Star...
11. 06/16
    Mount Nittany Golf Classic Committee Announces More Chances to Win
    Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Golf Classic committee is happy to announce the 2nd annual Golf Raffle to benefit Mount Nittany Med...
12. 06/16
    Mount Nittany Ensures Mission With Community Benefit
    The IRS now requires all not-for-profit hospitals to report their community benefit, demonstrating the value of those activities t...
13. 06/15
    Reverend Lisa Schoonmaker Joins Medical Center Team
    The Reverend Lisa K. Schoonmaker, B. Mus., M. Div., J.D., recently joined the Mount Nittany Medical Center team as the Director of...
14. 06/15
    Penns Valley Area Family Medicine Holds First Health Fair and Open House
    Penns Valley Area Family Medicine, an affiliate of Mount Nittany Medical Center, will hold its first annual health fair and open h...
15. 06/11
    An Apple A Day
    While it won’t always keep the doctor away, apples do provide some wonderful health benefits: Apples contain phytonutrients that...
16. 06/10
    New CT Scanner Available Just In Time To Diagnose Summer Injuries
    Most people anticipate spring so they can go outside after being trapped indoors during the cold winter months. But with spring co...
17. 05/27
    Joint Replacement Program at Mount Nittany Ranked Number One in PA; National Study of Patient Outcomes Puts Mount Nittany in the Top 5%
    Mount Nittany Medical Center has been ranked in the top 5% of the nation for joint replacement and is a recipient of the HealthGra...
18. 05/17
    My Baby is the Cutest Winner Announced
    Eleven-month old Anthony John Damico, Jr., was the winner of the My Baby's the Cutest! Contest sponsored by Mount Nittany Medical...
19. 05/16
    Mount Nittany and Penn State Hershey Discuss Bullying
    Mount Nittany Medical Center, in partnership with the Pennsylvania State University, will focus on bullying at the next Family Med...
20. 05/13
    Joint Replacement Program at Mount Nittany Ranked Number One in PA
    Mount Nittany Medical Center has been ranked in the top 5% of the nation for joint replacement, and is a recipient of the HealthGr...
21. 05/10
    Mount Nittany Celebrates Sweet Success in Patient Satisfaction
    Recent scores show Mount Nittany Medical Center is working hard to put patients first. Patients ranked the Emergency Department in...
22. 05/10
    Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Team Puts Patients First
    Mount Nittany Medical Center is streamlining care for those with head and neck cancer by offering a clinic approach to care. Using...
23. 05/10
    Together Strong: Births Breaking Records, Nurses Delivering Personal Care
    The Women and Children’s Services department at Mount Nittany Medical Center is seeing babies, babies and more babies. On Tuesday,...
24. 05/10
    Dittmann Honored for Contributions to Education
    Jerry Dittmann, SPHR, vice president of human resources at Mount Nittany Medical Center, received an award for Outstanding Contrib...
25. 05/10
    20th Anniversary Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic slated for August 21
    The Mount Nittany Medical Center Golf Classic committee is celebrating its 20th anniversary golf tournament this year. The tournam...
26. 05/07
    Rating Outlook Score Moved from Stable to Positive
    In 2009, Mount Nittany Medical Center received an A- bond rating from Standard & Poor’s and Fitch ratings with a stable outlook. I...
27. 05/06
    ADA Renews Certification of Diabetes Education Program at Mount Nittany Medical Center
    The Mount Nittany Medical Center Diabetes Self-Management Program received renewed certification from the American Diabetes Associ...
28. 04/23
    Ready for A Walk? Mount Nittany Medical Center Sponsors Multiple Walks in Centre County
    JDRF Walk to Cure DiabetesMay 22, 12 noonMedlar Field at Lubrano Park, State CollegeFor more information, contact statecollegediab...
29. 04/19
    Families Come First at the Mount Nittany Medical Center Pediatrics Unit
    The pediatric unit, part of the Women & Children's Services (WCS) department at Mount Nittany Medical Center, is designed to serve...
30. 04/19
    Together Strong: New Room Designs Reflect Input from Employees and Physicians for Patient Comfort and Staff Satisfaction
    To ensure the best rooms for healing and comfort as well as employee and physician satisfaction, the Medical Center enlisted the f...
31. 04/17
    Gladys Fetzer Named Volunteer of the Year at Mount Nittany Medical Center
    On April 28 at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Mount Nittany Medical Center, Gladys Fetzer will be named Volunteer of the Year...
32. 04/16
    Mount Nittany Medical Center Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors
    Mount Nittany Medical Center is pleased to announce that three State College Area High School seniors will each receive a $500 col...
33. 04/16
    Park Avenue Imaging Hosts Open House May 18
    The community is invited to an open house at Park Avenue Imaging on Tuesday, May 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Centre Medical...
34. 04/15
    Suspended Sculpture Offers Unique Opportunity to Give
    Building on the concept of a traditional brick campaign, The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center is offering a unique and...
35. 03/23
    Managing Blood Glucose Levels When Ill
    Managing blood glucose levels may seem hard enough when you are feeling well, but being ill and having to deal with diabetes can b...
36. 03/23
    Mount Nittany Charity Ball Raises $67,700 for the Women & Children's Services Department
    Nearly 300 guests attended the 62nd Annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Charity Ball on February 13 which raised $67,700 to suppor...
37. 03/23
    March 30th is National Doctor’s Day: Honoring Physicians
    Every day, more than 250 physicians on our medical staff provide care to the people of this region and contribute to the health an...
38. 03/22
    Fitness Tip: Lace Up For Your Health
    Walking is the cheapest form of exercise you can get. All you need is a good pair of shoes and a well-lit place to lace up. In jus...
39. 03/22
    Love Your Heart
    According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, making it impera...
40. 03/19
    Mount Nittany Medical Center Celebrates National Healthcare Decision Day on April 14
    If you were unable to communicate your wishes for healthcare, would your family members know what you wanted? To celebrate Nationa...
41. 03/18
    Spotlight on Paul Woolley, MD, MPH
    Appointed medical director at Penns Valley Area Family Medicine in 2009, Paul O. Woolley, MD, MPH, has been with the practice for...
42. 03/18
    Work on East Wing Expansion Continues
    Work on the flooring, ceilings and other finishing touches continues inside the new East Wing at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Fin...
43. 03/17
    Mount Nittany and Penn State Hershey Discuss Women and Heart Disease
    On April 15, Annick Haouzi, MD, FASE, associate professor of medicine and cardiologist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, will...
44. 03/02
    Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    Follow these simple tips to keep your home safe this winter: • Have your heating systems, water heaters and other gas, oil or coal...
45. 03/02
    Take A Virtual Tour of Mount Nittany Medical Center
    Did you know that you can take a virtual tour of Mount Nittany Medical Center? You can see what our labor and delivery area, nurs...
46. 03/02
    What Does Quality Mean? Ask the VP
    Since 2007, Mount Nittany Medical Center has received seven Achieving Patient Care Excellence awards from VHA Pennsylvania, the re...
47. 02/26
    Stopping Sugar Before It Stops You: Pre-Diabetes Screening and Advice
    Jan Ulbrecht, MD, a Penn State diabetes expert, medical director of the Mount Nittany Diabetes Foot Clinic, and endocrinologist at...
48. 02/26
    Skin Cancer Screenings: Get It Checked
    The Mount Nittany Cancer Program has partnered with local dermatologists to host a free skin cancer screening. Anyone who is conce...
49. 02/25
    Philip and Judith Sieg Pledge $500,000 to The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center's Commitment to Distinction Campaign
    The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center has announced a $500,000 pledge from Philip and Judith Sieg to Commitment to Disti...
50. 01/26
    Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Open at New Location
    The reconstructive and cosmetic surgery service is open at their new location on 100 Radnor Road, Suite 101. Emily A. Peterson, MD...
51. 01/26
    In the Pink Zone
    On Sunday, January 24, the Penn State Women's Basketball Team took on Illinois and also took on the challenge of raising funds to...
52. 01/26
    January is National Self-Defense Awareness Month
    Basic self-defense tips: • Scream to attract others’ attention and possibly scare off your attacker • If you are going to your ca...
53. 01/20
    Next Family Medicine Seminar Series Announced - Performance Enhancing Drugs is First Program
    Mount Nittany Medical Center, in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine, kicks off the next Family Medicine Seminar Serie...
54. 01/20
    Mount Nittany Presents "Losing Weight for Your Health," A Fresh Look at Weight Loss
    Studies show that 97 percent of New Year’s resolutions are never fulfilled. In fact, more than half don’t make it past the 6-month...
55. 01/20
    Valentine-Themed Charity Ball to Benefit The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center
    The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center will hold its 62nd annual Charity Ball on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Nitt...
56. 01/15
    Board of Trustees Makes CEO Selection
    The Board of Trustees of Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Board of Trustees announced that it has selected Steven E. Brown, FACHE, t...
57. 01/07
    Mount Nittany and Penn State Hershey Announce Next Family Medicine Seminar Series
    Mount Nittany Medical Center, in partnership with Penn State University, kicks off the next Family Medicine Seminar Series with to...