Heart transplant pioneers If you or a loved one needs a heart transplant, you can count on the experienced team at Penn State Health. Our board-certified cardiologists and surgeons care for patients with the most complex heart conditions and are experts in the latest advances in organ transplantation. Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center developed the first heart-assist pump and is recognized worldwide as a pioneering center for heart transplants. Today, it's the first and only hospital in Pennsylvania to use a revolutionary new transport device that brings people the heart they need in the safest way possible. Right here. Close to home. for more information: 717-531-4554 The Paragonix SherpaPak® delivers the best patient outcomes: * Shorter wait time on the heart transplant list * Faster recovery * 100% survival rate 30 days post-surgery It's no wonder Penn State Health ranks #1 in Pennsylvania and among the best in the U.S. for survival following heart transplant surgery. Ranking by Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients HVI-16679-21-156076-0621