Articles
Prediabetes Awareness and Prevention
by Ariana Pichardo-Lowden, M.D. Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 adults in the United States have prediabetes, but only about 20% of them are aware of their condition? (1) You can learn about your own risk for prediabetes and act to prevent its progression to...
Optimizing Your Sleep Environment
Lack of good quality sleep impacts every part of life: It affects your mood, energy and physical health. While perfecting your sleep habits may not happen overnight, you can take steps towards improving your rest by creating the right environment. Choose the right...
Fall Self-Care
Fall is here, so it’s time to welcome crisp, cool air and pumpkin pies. Although fall can sometimes be stressful, it is also a season of transition. It allows you to appreciate the value of change and to be thankful for what you have. Much like the rest of the...
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Growing and maintaining strong and healthy relationships stems from setting solid boundaries and building trust with the people around you. Adhering to someone else's boundaries shows them you value their word and therefore builds trust. Setting your own boundaries is...
Limiting Social Media Use
Social media can help you connect with others by providing a space to keep up with loved ones and communities. However, social media isn't always helpful. In fact, Helpguide.org reports that using social media platforms too much can increase your risk for depression,...
Routine maintenance: Everyday healing for helpers
Written by: Kelly Fuddy, Staff Support Chaplain When she first started working as a health care chaplain, Kelly Fuddy, chaplain at Hershey Medical Center, was full of joy and optimism about her work. People would say, “I don’t know how you do it”, and she’d feel very...
Suicide awareness
Suicide affects thousands of people each year. It is also the 12th leading cause of death among the human population. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn how to approach someone you care about, know what to say and help...
Stress first aid
One of the most important factors in our overall emotional well-being is managing our stress – which is easier said than done, of course. What is stress first aid? Stress first aid is a framework to improve recovery from stress reactions, both in oneself and in...
Emotional and Spiritual Wellness for Penn State Health
Laura Ramsey and Kelly Fuddy, staff support chaplains at Hershey Medical Center, see the everyday impact that working in health care can have on our emotional and spiritual health. "We are honored to talk with staff to find out how their days are truly going. We hear...
Stress Management for Parents
You work hard in a high-stress job. You fight traffic to pick your kids up from daycare, school or sports. Then you go from chauffeur to chef at home. No wonder toddler tantrums, or teenage rebellion can push a parent over the edge. Learning to manage stress can give...