Our Mission
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital are committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, the professional preparation of those who will serve the health needs of others, and the discovery of knowledge that will benefit all.
Education
We are committed to the education of medical and nursing students, basic science graduate students, medical residents and fellows, other students in health-care related professions, and practicing health professionals. We seek to enroll students of exceptional quality, and their education will be based on the present and future health needs of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation. Special recognition is given to the education of primary care providers.
Patient Care
Our objective is to provide a range of fully integrated patient care services for the people of central Pennsylvania and beyond. These services will extend from prevention of illness and maintenance of health through primary medical care to the highly sophisticated patient care expected at the nations premier academic medical centers.
Research
We strive to be a national leader in pursuing scientific investigation and developing programs to advance medical and scientific knowledge, which will ultimately contribute to the health of the public, the practice of medicine, and the education of health professionals.
Community Outreach
We will provide community outreach services to the public through health education, patient care, community activities, and applications of research.
We endeavor to provide health education to the public. In turn, community support for our research missions fosters clinical applications that positively impact patient care.
Our Values
History
Samuel Hinkle, president of the Hershey Chocolate Corporation (left) and Eric Walker, president of Penn State University, recreate the fabled "$50 Million Dollar Phone Call."
Samuel Hinkle, president of the Hershey Chocolate Corporation (left) and Eric Walker, president of Penn State University, recreate the fabled "$50 Million Dollar Phone Call."
In 1963, The M. S. Hershey Foundation offered $50 million to The Pennsylvania State University to establish a medical school and teaching hospital in Hershey. With this grant and $21.3 million from the U.S. Public Health Service, the University built a medical school, teaching hospital, and research center. Ground was broken in 1966, and Penn State's College of Medicine opened its doors to the first class of students in 1967. Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center accepted its first patients in 1970.
The original buildings at Penn State Hershey Medical Center included the Medical Science Building and medical center, Animal Research Farm, Laundry and Steam Plant, and University Manor Apartments. Since 1970, the campus has grown from 318 to 550 acres. Many additions have been made to the academic and patient-care facilities.
Today, Penn State Hershey Medical Center has completed several carefully planned construction projects. Additions were made to reflect a steady increase in patient demand for services and to expand research and teaching programs.
Penn State College of Medicine students have gone on to become productive physicians and scientists. As of May 2011, the College of Medicine has granted 3,907 medical degrees and 1,300 graduate degrees. The College of Medicine offers degree programs in anatomy, biochemistry and molecular biology, bioengineering, cell and molecular biology, genetics, integrative biosciences, microbiology and immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and physiology, and two postdoctoral programs leading to an M.S. degree in Laboratory Animal Medicine, the only such program in the commonwealth, and an M.S. in Public Health Sciences. Each year, about 550 resident physicians are trained in medical specialties at the Medical Center.
The founding fathers of the Medical Center and College of Medicine (from left): Arthur Whiteman, president of the Hershey Trust Company; Samuel Hinkle, president of the Hershey Chocolate Corporation; Eric Walker, president of Penn State University; and George Harrell, M.D., founding dean and CEO.
Nursing students from Penn State College of Health and Human Development B.S. degree program rotate through the Medical Center for clinical courses each term, and students from other Penn State health-related programs and other institutions come to the campus for clinical experience. The extended B.S. degree program for nurses is offered in conjunction with the College of Health and Human Development.
Continuing education programs serve Penn State Hershey Medical Center and health-care professionals throughout Pennsylvania, with enrollments exceeding 51,000 each year.
Basic and clinical research is conducted at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and is supported by more than $100 million in awards from federal, state, and private agencies, businesses, and individuals.
At the end of June 2012, Penn State Hershey Medical Center admitted nearly 27,000 patients and provided care through over 883,000 outpatient and 61,000 emergency-service visits. Penn State Hershey Medical Center has over 9,000 employees and 400 volunteers, and the College of Medicine enrolls 800 students annually.
About the series
"Medicine in Blue and White" is a new television series about Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the first medical information show to air.
The incredible connection between one fourteen year old boy -- and the thousands of people he has helped over the past forty years. Combining aerospace engineering and medical technology to help improve health care in developing countries. Never-before-seen-behavior under the microscope that could lead to a cure for some of the most challenging diseases we face. And a new way to test for what is -- literally -- an age-old problem.
Penn State College of Medicine
As of May 2011, the Penn State College of Medicine has graduated 3,907 physicians (M.D.) and 1,004 scientists with Ph.D. or M.S. degrees.[1] The College of Medicine offers degree programs in anatomy, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics and genomics, genetics, immunology and infectious diseases, integrative biosciences, molecular medicine, molecular toxicology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and physiology. Two postdoctoral programs leading to an M.S. degree in Laboratory Animal Medicine, the only such program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and an M.S. in Public Health Sciences.[1] Each year, more than 550 resident physicians are trained in medical specialties at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Nursing students from Penn State College of Health and Human Development B.S. degree program rotate through the Medical Center for clinical courses each term, and students from other Penn State health-related programs and other institutions come to the campus for clinical experience. The extended B.S. degree program for nurses is offered in conjunction with the College of Health and Human Development.
College of Medicine statistics:
Doctor of Medicine - '10
Resident and Fellowship Programs - '10
Graduate Programs - '10
Research
Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital
Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center is the only children's hospital located in South Central Pennsylvania and maintains the region's only Level I (highest level), state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).[2] The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital received the highest rating for its care to medical, surgical, and trauma patients by the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Evaluations. This ranks the PICU among the top in the United States.[3] The hospital is a leader in several specialties including neonatal care, pediatric oncology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric surgery, and pediatric trauma. The Children's Hospital houses 131 beds and treats more than 125,000 patients annually.
Construction is underway on the new 252,000-square-foot (23,400 m2) Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. The 5-story building with an additional floor below ground is adjacent to the Medical Center's main entrance. The facility will include surgical suites, private pediatric and adolescent patient rooms, outpatient clinics for children with cancer, and a new pediatric radiology unit.
It is the region's only children's hospital and only Level 1 pediatric trauma center. The Children's Hospital also performs the region's only bone marrow stem cell and kidney transplants for pediatric patients.
The Children's Hospital consists of more than 150 pediatric medical and surgical specialists renowned in disciplines such as cancer, cardiology, and critical care.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the only fully equipped and staffed academic level IIIC (highest level possible) NICU between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
The Children's Hospital was selected as one of Aetna's Institutes of Excellence TM Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery facilities.
Statistics FY 10
In 2008 and 2011, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital was listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best Children's Hospitals.
Memories & Milestones - Penn State Hershey Medical Center
http://pennstatehershey.org Memories & Milestones documents stories of pioneering efforts from the first five decades of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Through the efforts of its thousands of faculty, staff, and students, the Medical Center has endeavored to build upon the legacy of its namesake, Milton S. Hershey, and extend the substantial reach of its parent university, Penn State, to improve health and the quality of life.
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