Lancaster Cancer Center Ltd.

02/25/2026

02/23/2026

The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority when making decisions about bad weather. Since forecasts can change quickly, please check WGAL or call (717) 291-1313 to find out about cancellations. You will not be charged any fees for cancelling or missing an appointment due to bad weather.

02/20/2026

02/17/2026

Severe Blood Shortage – Extreme winter weather is disrupting efforts to replenish the blood supply, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives and causing over 20,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. There’s no time to wait – visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment to help ensure patients have lifesaving blood available.

02/17/2026

To learn more, go to www.lancastercancercenter.com/education-resources/review-types-of-cancer/

02/16/2026

Home workouts: Exercise to on-demand fitness videos, virtual classes, or DVDs from your streaming service or library.

Indoor walking: Walk laps at a mall, supermarket, or even around your home.

Gym and classes: Join a gym for equipment or take classes like yoga, spin, or Zumba.

Home fitness: Set up a small workout area at home, use bodyweight exercises, or climb stairs.

Winter sports at home: Get a treadmill for running, an indoor bike, or find an indoor pool for swimming.

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

How to promote heart health:

1. Eat a healthy diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, and high-fiber foods, while limiting saturated fats and salt.

2. Be physically active: Aim for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.

3. Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight increases your risk of high blood pressure.

4. Quit smoking: Smoking significantly raises blood pressure and heart attack risk.

5. Limit alcohol intake: Too much alcohol can increase blood pressure.

6. Get enough sleep: Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep per night to help keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.