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Mar 15, 2024

Celebrating Mount Nittany Health’s Pharmacy’s Impact on Providing Outstanding Stroke Care

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Mount Nittany Health is committed to being a leading source of outstanding adult primary stroke care in the Centre region, and we take a team approach to improving our patients’ outcomes. Recently, two Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department teams completed two 21-minute “door-to-needle” times in administering thrombolytic treatment. According to the American Heart Association, the benchmark door-to-needle time is 60 minutes.

General News & Announcements

Mar 14, 2024

Mount Nittany Health Foundation Receives $25,000 Donation from Team Ream

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Mount Nittany Health is a proud corporate sponsor of the Team Ream Foundation. On Sunday, March 10th, Penn State hosted its annual Team Ream basketball game where Team Ream presented the Mount Nittany Health Foundation with a check for $25,000 to assist financially disadvantaged individuals in the Centre region who have been affected by cancer and other serious medical conditions.

The Foundation
General News & Announcements

Mar 13, 2024

Mount Nittany Medical Center is one of the ‘World’s Best Hospitals’

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Mount Nittany Health is proud to announce that for the fourth year in a row the Mount Nittany Medical Center has been named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. Created in 2019, the ‘World's Best Hospitals’ series includes data on over 2,400 hospitals across 39 countries.

Quality/Awards

Mar 12, 2024

Mount Nittany Health Foundation Supports Oncology Patient Navigators in Removing Barriers to Care

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Mount Nittany Health’s team of navigators helps patients deal with challenges they may experience with a cancer diagnosis. The navigators help remove barriers to care and serve as advocates for patients and their families.

General News & Announcements
The Foundation

Mar 12, 2024

Keeping Your Memory Sharp - Fun Activities for a Healthy Brain

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As you grow older, it’s common to notice changes in your memory. Sometimes, it’s difficult to remember where you left your keys or the name of someone you just met. But don't worry – it's a normal part of aging! The good news is that you can do plenty of activities to keep your memory sharp and your brain healthy. Let's explore some fun and engaging ways to boost your memory power.

General News & Announcements

Mar 11, 2024

Case Management Team at Mount Nittany Medical Center Helps Address Community’s Behavioral Health Needs

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This team of 10 case managers cares for roughly 1,800 behavioral health patients each year, including approximately 225 children and adolescents, with the goal of improving access to screening, support, education, and treatment for individuals struggling with behavioral health problems.

General News & Announcements

Mar 08, 2024

Mount Nittany Health Celebrates December 2023 Employee of the Month, Wesley Neville

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Wesley Neville, RDN, LDN, CNSC, Clinical Dietitian, Mount Nittany Health, makes an incredible difference in the lives of some of Mount Nittany Medical Center’s sickest patients.

General News & Announcements

Mar 07, 2024

Mount Nittany Health’s Dr. Scott Geiger Receives Teacher of the Year Award

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Mount Nittany Health Urology provider Scott Geiger, MD was recognized as one of the Teachers of the Year at the Penn State College of Medicine, University Park Regional Campus.

General News & Announcements
Quality/Awards

Mar 06, 2024

Recognizing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants

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Mount Nittany Health and the International Lactation Consultant Association are pleased to recognize March 6, 2024 as International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLCs) Day. This annual celebration recognizes the services that International Board Certified Lactation Consultants provide to expectant parents, new mothers, and the healthcare teams who form their circle of care.

General News & Announcements

Mar 01, 2024

Mount Nittany Health Welcomes Leap Year Baby

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Mount Nittany Health is pleased to announce the birth of Phinley Lu, its Leap Day baby, or “leapling,” born at Mount Nittany Medical Center on February 29, 2024.

General News & Announcements

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