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Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is a not-for-profit health system in Lancaster, PA.

Lancaster General Health, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a 631-licensed bed not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (in partnership with Kindred Healthcare). Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system. Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown and Suburban Pavilions, along with additional outpatient locations and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, co-educational, Middle States-accredited four-year college offering a variety of associate and baccalaureate degree and certification programs in healthcare. Thrice designated a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, LGH has been recognized regionally and nationally for clinical excellence and patient safety; and ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best hospitals in 2015-16 in three specialties.

09/29/2025

In the middle of a busy shift, Kayla Ludwig, a patient care assistant at Lancaster General Hospital, did something that had nothing to do with vitals, charts, or alarms, and everything to do with compassion.

She stepped into the room of a patient who had a long, complex hospital stay. No rush. No agenda. Just presence. For more 20 minutes, Kayla sat with her, played her favorite music, and simply listened.

Noticing the patient’s hair was matted, Kayla gently brushed and then braided it, turning a small act into a powerful gesture of dignity and care.

Her caring touch didn't go unnoticed.

"The smiles on Kayla's and the patient’s face were award-winning," recalled a co-worker. "Kayla is the perfect example of kindness, compassion, and seeing the patient as a person."

Exactly the kind of care our Daffodil Award was created to recognize.

We’re proud to celebrate team members like Kayla, who lead with empathy and remind us what patient-centered care truly looks like.

09/28/2025

The commitment of our Alzheimer’s and Memory Care, Neuropsychology, and Geriatrics teams goes far beyond their day-to-day work. The Penn Medicine Pacesetters recently laced up their sneakers and took meaningful steps in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising awareness and vital funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

Their dedication to patients, families, and the future of memory care shines through in everything they do, both inside and outside our walls.

Thank you to everyone who walked, supported, and stood strong for a cause that impacts so many.

09/27/2025

This week, our amazing team celebrated six incredible years of providing expert, compassionate care to children and families at the Seraph-McSparren Pediatric Inpatient Center at Lancaster General Hospital. And what better way to mark the occasion than with a special visit from the Lancaster Stormers Cylo, who brought BIG smiles to our smallest patients!

We’re so proud of everything that makes our pediatric unit a special place:
• A beautifully designed, family-centered space
• State-of-the-art technology
• One-of-a-kind Child Life services that help make hospital stays less stressful for kids and parents

Through our partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), families also benefit from world-class pediatric expertise, right here in Lancaster. Together, we’re able to provide the highest level of care and respond quickly when more complex treatment is needed.

A heartfelt thank-you to our generous donors who continue to support this important work. You help us bring comfort, healing, and hope to families every day.

09/26/2025

Big congratulations to Jessica Mendez CRNP, DNP, left, Penn Medicine Advanced Practice Clinical Excellence Award honoree, and Laura Shaffer, DMSc, PA-C, Research and Quality Improvement Award honoree.

These two clinicians, along with other outstanding advanced practice providers (APPs) throughout Penn Medicine were formally recognized at a special awards ceremony last evening.

Jessica played a pivotal role in transforming care delivery through the development of the Penn Medicine Advanced Home Health Program that brings high-quality, hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their homes.

With deep clinical expertise, unwavering compassion, and a gift for collaboration, Jess has helped shape protocols, mentor team members, and drive innovation at every level. Her leadership has positioned Lancaster General Health as a system leader in advanced home health.

Laura led an innovative project at LG Health aimed at easing the burden of managing the Epic In-Basket, a major source of stress for providers.

Through Inboxology, specially trained APPs help manage messages, calls, refills, and more, freeing up time for Primary Care Providers and improving their work-life balance. And thanks to her work, Inboxology is expanding, with efforts to grow and refine the program across all LG Health Physicians primary care practices.

We’re so proud of the work Jessica, Laura, and all advanced providers are doing in every corner of our health system to serve our patients and community.

09/25/2025

Our Surgical Group team had a great time connecting with the community earlier this month at an educational seminar on robotic, minimally invasive hernia repair.

Attendees learned about the many benefits of this advanced surgical option, including smaller incisions, less pain, and quicker recovery, and even got to see the DaVinci surgical robot up close during a live demo.

Thank you to everyone who came out to learn and engage with us. We loved answering questions and sharing what’s new in surgical care.

09/24/2025

For Dustin Yothers, PA-C, fall is more than just the season of crisp air and colorful leaves. It's a time of nurturing, both at work and beyond. In addition to being a dedicated provider at our Parkesburg Urgent Care, he proudly leads our Family Medicine APP Onboarding Program. His diverse roles allow him to care for patients, while also shaping the future of healthcare by mentoring advanced practice providers.

But fall is about more than healthcare for Dustin. When not in the clinic, he can be found nurturing something else entirely. He rolls up his sleeves and joins his family in planting a staggering 62,000 bulbs at their tulip farm in Tyrone, PA, all in preparation for their spring picking event.

Whether planting tulip bulbs or cultivating seeds of health and knowledge, Dustin’s caring heart blooms with brilliance!

09/23/2025

For about 20 years, Barb Harvey, RN, (third from left) has been helping protect children in our community from preventable diseases.

Barb is the lead clinical nurse for the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health ChildProtect vaccination program, which provides free vaccinations for children across Lancaster County. Clinics are held every other month from February to December and provide all vaccines recommended by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to children who are uninsured or enrolled in Medical Assistance, Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program.

“Our team of nurses deeply care about the children and families in our community, who are sometimes our friends and neighbors,” Barb said.

Since the program's inception in 1991 in response to an outbreak of rubella (German measles), ChildProtect has vaccinated about 80,000 children.

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09/22/2025

Dr. Efrat Dotan, executive medical director at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, joined other experts for a day of connection and conversation as patients and caregivers shared powerful stories of hope at "Cancer & Aging: What Every Family Should Know."

Held at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, the symposium underscored a message at the heart of Penn Medicine's comprehensive approach to care: age doesn't define the fight against cancer.

From practical tips on nutrition and coping strategies, to deep discussions on treatment options and advance planning, families left feeling supported and empowered.

09/21/2025

On the historic opening day of Lancaster General Health’s Women & Babies Hospital in 2000, 22 babies were born, marking the beginning of a legacy in maternal care. Today, the hospital welcomes an estimated 4,000 newborns each year.

Among those first babies born at WBH were Haley Shaub, BSN, RN (left) and Grace Hooper, RN, who have since returned as labor and delivery nurses. Check out Haley as a newborn in the second photo, cradled in her mother’s arms!

09/19/2025

As part of our ongoing partnership with SACA Pennsylvania's WLCH Radio Centro, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health’s Evelin La Paz, Joarlyn Perez, and Dalery Grullon recently joined WLCH's Claudia Galdamez (2nd from left) for an insightful podcast to discuss menopause, breaking down myths and sharing valuable health information.

We’re proud of our dedicated Vida en Salud (Healthy Living) team members who bring trusted resources and education that encourage overall health and well-being to the Latino community.
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09/18/2025

For decades, the Lancaster General Health Heart & Vascular Institute Mission Committee has been committed to making our community safer by donating automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to local organizations across Lancaster County.

Bystanders can use these portable, life-saving devices to help restore a normal heart rhythm to someone in cardiac arrest.

Most recently, on behalf of the Mission Committee, Joe Iandola, executive director of the Heart & Vascular Institute, and EMS liaison Andy Rennie delivered AEDs to the Columbia Fish and Game Club, Bethany United Church of Christ in Ephrata, and Mountville Mennonite Church (not pictured).

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to support our neighbors in this way, and proud to play a part in protecting lives throughout Lancaster County.

09/16/2025

What began as back pain for a man after a Thanksgiving 5K, led to a groundbreaking medical first at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.

At just 37 years old, Tanner McIntosh became the first patient at LG Health to undergo an awake craniotomy. During the highly specialized brain surgery, Tanner remained awake, responding to speech and movement prompts as neurosurgeon Eric Hintz, MD, carefully removed a cancerous tumor.

The procedure marked a major milestone for LG Health, and was the result of months of preparation and collaboration with Penn Medicine’s expert neurosurgery team in Philadelphia.

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Lancaster, PA
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