From staff reports

HERSHEY — More than $218,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Penn State Health according to the Pennsylvania Treasury office.

Penn State Health received $218,463.82, which was accepted by Inginia Genao, vice dean and vice president of Penn State Health’s Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement. The funds will be used to support community engagement initiatives.

“Returning unclaimed property to organizations, nonprofits and government entities isn’t just about restoring lost funds, it’s about providing vital resources to those who deliver care and support to our communities,” Garrity said. “By returning these funds back to Penn State Health, we’re able to help them strengthen their mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.”

Genao thanked the Pennsylvania Treasury for returning the funds, saying they will help strengthen programs that improve health and well-being in the communities Penn State Health serves.

Since taking office in 2021, Stacey Garrity said the Treasury has returned more than $1 billion in unclaimed property, including a record $334 million last year.

The Treasury is currently working to return more than $5 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners. Officials said more than one in 10 Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property, with the average claim exceeding $1,000.

Unclaimed property includes items such as dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten stocks, savings bonds, jewelry and the contents of safe deposit boxes.

Residents can search for unclaimed property through the Pennsylvania Treasury unclaimed property database.