U.S. News & World Report has recognized three Penn State Health hospitals for delivering high-quality medical and surgical care. The magazine named Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Medical Center and St. Joseph Medical Center in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings and ratings. U.S. News ranks hospitals for excellent care in 15 adult specialties and evaluates their performance in certain surgical procedures and medical conditions. Milton S. Hershey Medical Center earned national rankings in three specialties: gastroenterology and GI surgery, orthopedics and ear, nose and throat. The Medical Center is also recognized as high performing in five additional specialties: cancer, geriatrics, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology and lung surgery and urology. Overall, U.S. News ranked Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as #1 in the Harrisburg metro region and #6 in Pennsylvania. Holy Spirit Medical Center is ranked as a high-performing hospital for treating hip fractures, pneumonia and heart arrhythmia. St. Joseph Medical Center earned a high-performing rating for treating congestive heart failure and heart attacks. Additionally, Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Select Medical, was ranked #47 nationally for rehabilitation.
Michael E. Kupferman, MD, MBA has been appointed by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and the Penn State Health Board of Directors to serve as Penn State Health’s next chief executive officer (CEO). Kupferman is an experienced healthcare leader and physician executive with over a decade of experience driving transformational change across integrated health systems, academic medical centers and community. Kupferman joins Penn State Health after serving as president of the Banner University Medicine Division and senior vice president of the physician enterprise for Phoenix-based Banner Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Kupferman is a fellowship-trained head and neck cancer surgeon and researcher who completed his clinical and research fellowships at MD Anderson. He earned his bachelor’s in political science and biology from Yeshiva University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his surgery internship and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a master’s in business administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is board-certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
**LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER HIRING EVENT – MULTIPLE ROLES** Wednesday, May 21 | 4-6 p.m. Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center 2160 State Rd., Lancaster, PA ***ON THE SPOT INTERVIEWS*** Connect with hiring managers and talent acquisition partners for full-time and part-time positions. Sign-on bonuses and relocation packages are available for qualified positions. **We are hiring for the following positions:** • REGISTERED NURSES (Emergency, Float, Medical/Surgical and Women's Services) • EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHS • SURGICAL TECH FIRST ASSISTS Click the link below to register
**THERAPY SERVICES & IMAGING SERVICES HIRING EVENT** Tuesday, May 13 | 4-7 p.m. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 500 University Dr. Hershey, PA Treehouse Cafe ***ON THE SPOT INTERVIEWS*** Connect with hiring managers and talent acquisition partners for full-time and part-time positions within our Therapy Services and Radiology/Imaging departments at Central Pennsylvania's ONLY academic medical center - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Sign-on bonuses and relocation packages are available for qualified positions. **We are hiring for the following positions:** • RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS • RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS • MRI TECHNOLOGISTS • CT TECHNOLOGISTS • IR TECHNOLOGISTS • PHYSICAL THERAPISTS • OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Penn State Health hospitals have once again been recognized among the nation’s safest by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates how well hospitals protect patients from harm. This recognition reflects our systemwide commitment to creating a safe, secure health care environment — and putting patients first in everything we do. Read more:
Discover what it’s like to build a career as a respiratory therapist at Penn State Health. Hear firsthand experiences from our team members as they share their journey, the impact of their work, and the unmatched opportunities for growth and support available at our renowned medical centers. From cutting-edge facilities to a collaborative environment, see how we’re empowering respiratory therapists to thrive professionally and personally.
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Joint Replacement – Knee Certification and Joint Replacement – Hip Certification. The Gold Seal demonstrates continuous compliance with the commission’s performance standards and highlights Lancaster Medical Center’s exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes by meeting the specialized needs of patients receiving knee and hip replacements. The Joint Commission evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care and educate and prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge. “Our skilled, board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons use the latest advances in the field and the most minimally invasive methods possible,” said Dr. Daron Kahn, Lancaster Medical Center’s interim chief medical officer. “Our team of experienced nurses, rehabilitation therapists and clinical staff help ensure that our patients receive the personalized orthopedic care they need—before, during and after surgery.
Building connections that go beyond the job Alex Blackwood was in college at Penn State Berks when she realized that she wanted to be the first person on the scene to help patients in emergencies. Soon after she earned her emergency medical technician and paramedic certifications, then joined Life Lion as a third shift paramedic. “I’d always heard great things about Penn State Health, and being a Penn State Berks alum, I’ve always been involved with Penn State,” she says. “Life Lion has the reputation of being the best of the best. That’s where I wanted to be.” In three short years, Alex’s team has become her extended family. “First responders share a bond like no other. We’re a tight-knit group brought together by trust, teamwork and a calling to save lives,” she says. “Working at Penn State Health Life Lion has given me a career I’m proud of and lifelong friendships. It’s where I met my closest friends, and together, we’ve faced challenges, celebrated victories and built a connection that goes beyond the job.”
Every day, Penn State alumni bring their energy and passion for helping others from their college days to their roles at Penn State Health. We’re proud to highlight three medical professionals who discovered their callings at Penn State and celebrate their commitment to improving lives and advancing health care. Click link to read more about Tara Gardner, Dr. Matt Silvis and Dee Miller.
RN Hiring Event Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 4-7 p.m. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center We’re hiring experienced registered nurses (2+ years of clinical experience) for these key areas: • Adult Acute Care • Adult Critical Care • Emergency Room • PICU and NICU (Children’s Hospital) Why attend? • Meet hiring managers and our RN Ambassadors. • Explore career advancement opportunities with our Professional Clinical Ladder and tuition assistance. • Discover why nurses thrive in our Magnet-designated facilities. Click the form below to register and schedule an interview.
