Life Lion

09/02/2025

🏈🦁 College football is back in Happy Valley and so is the entire Life Lion team! As the Penn State Nittany Lions kick off a new season, Penn State Health Physicians, Life Lion Critical Care, and Life Lion EMS proudly stand ready to support our community and fans.

From Beaver Stadium to beyond, our physicians, critical care teams, and EMS crews work side-by-side to ensure safety, readiness, and expert care—on the ground and in the air. Just like the Nittany Lions fight for every yard, we’re here 24/7 fighting for every patient, every call, every time.

💙🤍 Here’s to a safe, exciting, and victorious season. We Are… Penn State!
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08/28/2025

🚑 Monday night, every Life Lion Lancaster crew was out on multiple complex calls. Amid the requests for service, throughout the shift, crews crossed paths at the hospital—taking quick moments to debrief, reconnect, and decompress.

These small moments of connection and camaraderie are what keep us grounded and moving forward... TOGETHER!! 💙

08/26/2025

🚑 Big thanks to the Palmyra Girls Volleyball team for helping us shine at Saturday’s car wash! 🏐💙 Always proud to support our community.

08/21/2025

In June, Life Lion EMS responded to a reported cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick actions of bystanders and our dedicated Life Lion team, the patient was successfully resuscitated and safely transported to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. To honor their exceptional efforts, members of D Platoon were proudly awarded Clinical Save Awards. 💙🚑❤️

Congratulations to all and keep up the exceptional work!

08/18/2025

In critical moments like accidents, trauma, or severe bleeding, blood products are vital—they replace lost blood, prevent shock, and stabilize patients, often making the difference between life and death.
That's why Penn State Health Life Lion carries blood products on ALL our aircraft and critical care ground trucks, delivering life-saving transfusions right at the scene.
Bringing these blood products directly to emergencies, alongside our talented team of clinicians, ensures expert care at the scene which can truly make all the difference in saving lives. Please donate blood today—your contribution could be the lifeline someone needs!

08/07/2025

08/04/2025

Penn State Health Life Lion is proud to announce that Paramedic Sean Kluge has successfully completed orientation and has earned his 'wings' at Life Lion Critical Care! As a former U.S. serviceman and seasoned Flight Paramedic, Sean brings expertise, dedication, and a passion for excellence to our team of specialists. His commitment to life-saving care in his community is already making an impact! Beyond his professional achievements at Life Lion, Sean further demonstrates his dedication to his community through his leadership as Assistant Chief 26-1 with the Manheim Fire Company in Lancaster County. Life Lion is proud to welcome Sean to a team of professionals that provide unparalleled critical care in the Air and on the Ground throughout Central Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Sean, on this well-earned milestone, and we're proud to have you on board!

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07/21/2025

! Join us on July 23rd at 18: #0 for Alcohol Intoxication and High-Risk Refusals! Presented by Dr. Daniel Johnson, this Continuing Education is available to all learners!

06/30/2025

Congratulations to Harrison Hartman for earning his 'wings' today as a Flight Paramedic at Penn State Health Life Lion! After months of training, education, and testing, he’s demonstrated that he ready to take on the challenges of caring for our most critical patients! His commitment to excellence and passion for saving lives shine through in this incredible achievement. We’re thrilled to welcome him to our Team our talented clinicians. Outstanding work Harrison!!

06/09/2025

🎉 The 41st Annual Children's Miracle Network Hershey Telethon has wrapped — and thanks to generous donors, it raised $343,954 for Penn State Health Children's Hospital!

These funds will support vital programs, lifesaving equipment and groundbreaking research for our pediatric patients — helping ensure every child has the chance to heal, grow and thrive. 💙

Read more about the impact and highlights from this year’s Telethon: https://bit.ly/3HK3wNp

06/06/2025

06/06/2025

During Gun Violence Awareness Month, Life Lion EMS/Critical Care team and the Trauma and Emergency departments at Penn State Health wore Orange this week, to highlight the commitment to providing critical care to individuals affected by traumatic injuries, including those caused by fi****ms.
Every day, our paramedics, nurses, physicians, pilots, and staff respond to emergencies across our communities, offering expert care and compassionate support to patients and families in crisis.
We invite you to wear orange to help raise awareness, support survivors and recognize the role everyone can play in building safer, healthier communities!

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