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Penn State College of Medicine Awarded $3 Million for Artificial Heart

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Penn State College of Medicine is receiving an infusion of three million dollars to help with the design of an artificial heart. WITF’s Anthony Orozco reports, the device could help people who may not be eligible for a transplant.

(Original air-date: 4/29/22)

Anthony Orozco is the Latino communities reporter for WITF. Anthony joined PA Post in May 2020 as a Report For America corps member and transitioned to WITF in August 2020. He has worked in central Pennsylvania as a journalist, poet and community organizer since graduating with a degree in journalism from the University of Cincinnati in 2012.