Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care.

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For the team at Penn Medicine LG Health Physicians Thoracic Surgery, advanced care extends beyond the OR. Their Recurrent Pleural Effusion Clinic, one of few in the nation, helps patients breathe easier through specialized evaluation, advanced treatment and ongoing support.

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Our Stroke Team welcomed nurses and therapists from across Penn Medicine for The Brain Tour: Chart-Topping Stroke Care, a day of education and fun focused on advancing care for stroke patients. The "biggest hits" of the day were the inspiring stories stroke survivors shared.

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Hope Starts Here.1,000 @PennMedicine LG Health employees who purchased t-shirts designed by mammography technologist Lara Kipphorn are sharing that message. A portion of proceeds are benefitting un/underinsured patients at our Suzanne H. Arnold Center for Breast Health.

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Penn Medicine HealthWorks recently celebrated the opening of HealthWorks Lebanon with a ribbon-cutting and open house. Located at 1023 Poplar St., the practice strengthens access to primary care and behavioral health services for employees and their families in Lebanon County.

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In a previous role, long before she became an employee, Jackie Del Valle brought a patient to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. She saw the way staff treated the patient with compassion, kindness, and genuine care. She left that day thinking: “This is where I want to work.”

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Our family medicine residents weren’t having a rough week, they were sharpening skills. Dr. Geoffrey Dreher and Penn Medicine Sports Medicine athletic trainers Dominic Caputo and Aidan Chumas led a casting/splinting workshop, giving residents hands-on, interdisciplinary training.

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This weekend our Alzheimer’s and Memory Care, Neuropsychology, and Geriatrics teams joined the community to raise awareness and funds for dementia care, support, and research. Thank you to everyone who walked and donated. #walk2endalz

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As a new academic year begins, student athletes at @AlverniaU now have direct access to team physicians and athletic trainers from Penn Medicine Sports Medicine. The expanded partnership brings specialized care that supports injury prevention, recovery, and performance.

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Our Trauma and Urgent Care teams visited @lancasterbible to share #StoptheBleed training, which gives bystanders the skills to act fast in a bleeding emergency. Bleeding injuries are a leading cause of trauma deaths. We’re grateful to help build a more prepared community.

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For Bianca Cruz, a nurse practitioner with the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Street Medicine team, it's about meeting people experiencing homelessness where they are—on the streets, in shelters, and within encampments. Thanks, Bianca, for bringing us along.

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Kaleigh tried GLP‑1 medications to lose weight and improve her health, but they didn’t work for her. She chose bariatric surgery at Penn Medicine and now feels happier, healthier, and more confident. She’s no longer pre‑diabetic and no longer has sleep apnea.

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The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Research Institute opened its doors in a new way this summer, launching a pilot internship that gave college students and recent grads a hands-on introduction to clinical research. Four students worked with teams in multiple departments.

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For the Stroke and Trauma teams at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, being part of this community means sharing life-saving information wherever they can. Last night they showed in force up at 11 different sites across Lancaster County for National Night Out events.

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Love was in the air at this week's Love Lancaster Night with the @Lancstormers. Our team showed great pitching form, sending spirited t‑shirts sailing to fans at Penn Medicine Park. Grateful to celebrate with the community we’re privileged to serve.

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John C. Wood, MD, executive medical director for Population Health and Primary Care at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, will serve on HAP’s Physician Advisory Committee. His selection reflects his deep experience in primary care transformation and population health.

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Congratulations Lancaster General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program Class of 2026! So grateful for your dedication to our patients and community. Welcome to Kelsey Bentz, DO; Richard Easterling, MD; and Logan Lawson, DO, who will be staying with LG Health Health.

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@Surak_Vulcan Good morning. We're sorry to hear you've been having a difficult time scheduling an appointment. Let's see if there's anything else we can do to help you get that appointment. Please call us at 717-544-5050, and a member of our Patient and Guest Services team will help you.

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Welcome, Class of 2029! We’re excited to welcome our newest interns to the Lancaster General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. Their training will span the full spectrum of family medicine in both urban and rural settings. Here’s to an incredible start.

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When Kevin Fillgrove took the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the @Lancstormers game, he was full of gratitude for his family and the team at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute who supported him through prostate cancer treatment. #CancerSurvivorsDay

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New penncancer research presented at asco shows women taking GLP-1 medications were ~30% less likely to develop breast cancer. https://t.co/qDg5uh1KsU