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05-868 PUBLISHER from the Greetings, and welcome to the latest issue of MD News Central Pennsylvania. Our cover feature takes an in-depth look at the comprehen- sive, integrated cardiovascular care provided by Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute at locations in Hershey and Reading. Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute boasts the region's only heart transplant program, as well as a host of other advanced treatments and techniques — many of which are minimally invasive. This allows patients with even the most complex conditions to receive expert care near where they live and work. I trust you will enjoy learning about the leading-edge care at Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute that is trans- forming the lives of patients across central Pennsylvania. A feature in our clinica l section about cardiolog y add resses new resea rch on a ssociations bet ween smoking and elevated risk of atrial fibrillation. We also discuss research suggesting that women who give birth to infants with congenital heart defects face greater risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. We round up other news about cardiology as well and provide information regarding innovative medical devices. Happy reading, Susan Ecenbarger PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Susan Ecenbarger PUBLISHER Central Pennsylvania ............................................... secenbarger@mdnews.com 717-575-6691 ............................................... @MDNewsCentralPA Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Managing Editor: Steve Barrett President: Eric Silberman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Jenn Taylor Designer: Mariela Cosentino Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Sarah Fredriksson, Jenny Havron, Emily Main, Jennifer Oncay, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2019, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable Federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to secenbarger @mdnews.com or via fax to 717-4 82-8186. Central Pennsylvania