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Fighting the Epidemic
As Pennsylvania has responded to the opioid crisis, Dennis Scanlon, director of the Center for Health Care and Policy Research and Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Administration, has worked with the Commonwealth to quantify the harms of the epidemic and help plan the state’s response.
Working to enrich the lives of others through research and outreach
A Legacy of Service
Penn State’s Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic has been serving Pennsylvanians with communication and audiological needs for more than nine decades. The clinic provides central Pennsylvania and the entire Commonwealth with unique and important services that help people communicate and, ultimately, build connections with others.
Supporting Hearing and Speech Development and Recovery
The Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic serves a broad range of people with communication concerns, including screenings and therapy for children, support for people with Parkinson's disease and aphasia due to stroke or other health problems, and therapy for people whose voice is changing due to aging.
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Masters’ students in rural hospitals: Providing assistance and receiving real-world education
The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health places Penn State Master of Health Administration students in internships with hospitals and other health care providers across Pennsylvania. Students provide support and expertise to rural hospitals, and, in return, they receive a diverse set of real-world learning experiences.
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