What happens if I need to go to Hershey Medical Center?
Your illness or injury may require admission to Hershey Medical Center. A staff member will transport you to an available bed. If your condition requires treatment that is not available at Hershey Medical Center, you will be transferred to an appropriate health care facility. What happens when I am discharged?
What is the emergency department called at Hershey Medical Center?
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is central Pennsylvania’s only Level I Trauma Center for both children and adults. We specialize in the assessment and treatment of trauma, stroke, heart and vascular, pediatric and neurosurgery patients.
Is there valet parking at Hershey Medical Center?
Valet Parking is available at the main entrance for patients and visitors for a nominal fee per vehicle. If you're having an emergency, please dial 911. The Emergency Department (ED) at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is central Pennsylvania’s only Level I Trauma Center for both children and adults.
What are discharged home patients given?
Patients who are discharged home are given complete after-care instructions and prescriptions, as needed.
What is Penn State Health?
My Penn State Health is a secure website where you can schedule appointments, email your health care provider, check test results, refill prescriptions and pay your bill.
Is Penn State Health allowing family support?
Penn State Health is committed to the safety of patients, staff, visitors and the general public. We are currently only permitting family/support persons to accompany patients within our facilities. One family/support person is permitted per adult inpatient visit per day. Two parents/guardians are permitted per pediatric inpatient visit per day. Per the visitation restriction policy, no visitors, aside from patient-designated family/support persons, are allowed at this time. View additional visitation information.
