Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is the first hospital in Pennsylvania and the third in the nation to treat a patient with the Autostrut, an external digitally enabled robotic device designed to correct bone fractures and deformities.

An orthopedic surgeon with York-based WellSpan Health is performing surgery on all patients under the age of 25 without prescribing opioids, as a way to reduce exposure to the narcotic drugs. 

Memorial Eye Institute, an ophthalmology practice and surgery center with two offices in Harrisburg, has been acquired by Vision Innovation Partners for an undisclosed price. 

Central Penn College’s new short-term Surgical Technician Diploma Program that will prepare students for the sought-after healthcare paraprofessional role is set to begin in spring 2022. 

Surgery Center of Lancaster, a 17,000-square-foot surgical center of 26 surgeons, was recently purchased through a partnership of the center’s owners, Penn State Health and ValueHealth. 

Two surgical practices will join UPMC’s surgical teams at its Cumberland County hospitals next month.

Hospitals in the commonwealth can resume their elective surgeries and procedures if they follow new guidance released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Penn State Health will build a new interfaith chapel in Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s courtyard, using a $1 million contribution from the family of a former patient.

Research, organize, rest -- a preparation checklist for parents whose children are facing surgery.