[9] With this grant and $21.3 million from the U.S. Public Health Service, the university built a medical school, teaching hospital, and research center.

Ground was broken in 1966 and Penn State's College of Medicine opened its doors to the first class of students in 1967.

The center conducts basic and clinical research, supported by more than $100 million in awards from federal, state, and private agencies, businesses, and individuals.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center has over 8,801 employees, 400 volunteers, and the College of Medicine enrolls more than 800 students annually.

[15] PSCH is affiliated with the Penn State College of Medicine and is located at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

The hospital provides comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties to infants, children, teens, and young adults aged 0–21[16][17] throughout central Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.

[18] PSCH also features an Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designated Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, 1 of 4 in the state.