The clinical mission of the Penn State Cardiovascular Center is to maintain and enhance the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's preeminence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, pediatric and adult, with cardiac and vascular disorders through the provision of quality, cost effective cardiovascular care utilizing the latest in technology and research. Other missions include education, cardiovascular research, and community service. The Penn State Cardiovascular Center is dedicated to fulfilling this mission and providing the highest quality service to both our patients and their referring physicians through the provision of 24 hour, seven day per week service.
Consultation is available at any time.
To further accommodate patient needs, several sub-specialty clinics are provided. The Congestive Heart Failure clinic has grown steadily over the past few years and continues to expand as more is learned about the management of heart failure. This clinic offers referring physicians access to the most advanced treatment options for patients with congestive heart failure, up to and including cardiac transplantation. Additionally, the Congenital Heart Disease Clinic offers a complete continuum of care for the patient with congenital defects from childhood to adult life. Pacemaker Clinic offers a full spectrum of follow-up services for the patient with an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.