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Greetings, physicians and other healthcare leaders. Welcome to the latest edition of MD News Mid-Penn. In the cover feature of this issue, we explore how diagnostics and treatments for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis have evolved in recent years, giving way to improved outcomes and quality of life for so many women who live with these conditions. While still tricky to treat, ongoing studies conducted at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine — global leaders in PCOS research — are giving clinicians the evidence-based guidelines and tools necessary to make sound clinical decisions that lead to increasingly more positive outcomes. Penn State Health is also involved in ongoing research for endometriosis, with more fellowship-trained complex OB-GYN surgeons than any other hospital in the area. Patients here also have greater access to clinical trials and empowering opportunities to be more closely involved in their own care. At WellSpan Interventional Pain Specialists, we take a look at the unique, multidisciplinary approach that clinicians there are taking to address chronic pain by closely examining and treating all aspects of a patient's condition. With a targeted analysis and personalized treatment, patients with chronic pain are able to achieve increased well-being and a much better quality of life. Another feature focuses on the plight of childhood obesity and the pros and cons of adolescent bariatric surgery. As the number of obese children continues to rise, surgery has become an option that many are exploring. For teens with morbid obesity, weight-loss surgery is thought to be a safe and effective procedure that may also prevent future health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Still, there's plenty to consider before making a decision. I hope you enjoy reading these and other articles included in the issue — and are also enjoying the new spring season! Warm regards, Susan Ecenbarger Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Managing Editor: Valerie J. Dimond 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: Jennifer K. Matthew Designer: Skye Childers Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Mariela Cosentino, Boaz Goudzward, Jenny Havron, Jennifer Oncay, Kimmi Patterson, Jenn Webster 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 2021, 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. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Mid-Penn edition, contact Susan Ecenbarger at 717-575-6691 or secenbarger@mdnews.com. 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 717-482-8186. Mid-Penn 05-893 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Susan Ecenbarger PUBLISHER Mid-Penn ............................................... secenbarger@mdnews.com 717-575-6691 ............................................... @MDNewsSCPenn @MDNewsCentralPA