Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

When you face an emergency, we’re prepared to treat the most serious conditions right on site in our newly renovated Emergency Department. As Lancaster County’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital on Duke Street meets the highest criteria for 24/7 emergency care, including direct access to top physicians in every specialty. http://spr.ly/60409qMY4

We're marking a big milestone for children in our community! We've successfully made more than 500 homes lead-safe through our Lead-Free Families and Green and Healthy Homes programs. This effort is crucial as Lancaster County grapples with one of Pennsylvania's highest rates of elevated blood lead levels, posing a serious health risk to children. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health spearheads Lead-Free Families, the first U.S. program fully funded and operated by a health system, committing $50 million to ensure community-wide lead hazard identification, remediation, and family support services. The program also oversees the Healthy Homes Program, addressing additional environmental hazards affecting childhood health. For more information or to get involved, contact Lead-Free Families at 717-544-LEAD (5323), email info@leadfreefamilies.org, or visit http://spr.ly/604192Fn1

Mallory Redcay, of Lancaster, was once told she would probably never give birth due to a kidney disease diagnosed when she was a child. However, in March, she delivered a healthy baby girl following a kidney transplant at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. Redcay went through most of the pre- and post-operation examinations at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. http://spr.ly/604192nld

Skin conditions. Heart disease. Maternal health. Medication effectiveness. Penn Medicine researchers are adding to a growing body of evidence connecting climate change to these, and other aspects of human health. Get the details: http://spr.ly/60499oaqZ

Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute nurse Diana Witmer, RN, BSN, embodies the motto "love what you do and do what you love," creating uplifting experiences for patients and colleagues alike. She makes each patient feel valued, whether by singing and dancing to raise spirits or going the extra mile to understand their individual needs and advocate for their well-being. Witmer also mentors and educates her colleagues, helping ensure they are well-prepared to deliver exceptional care. She was recently joined by some of those team members when Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health CEO John Herman presented her with the Live Your Legacy individual award. The award recognizes a person whose actions, accomplishments, and attitude exceed expectations to create an inclusive and extraordinary experience for our patients, colleagues, and community.

At Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, you get the same care as the pros! Our team of orthopaedic and sports medicine experts, including therapists, rehabilitation and pain management physicians, sports medicine specialists, and orthopaedic surgeons, helps patients get back to doing the things they love. Penn Medicine is proud to be the official orthopaedic partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Union, and the US Squash National Team. Learn more and request an appointment: http://spr.ly/60469bfvp

Bridging gaps between inpatient and outpatient care, and making sure patients with lung diseases have the support they need following discharge from the hospital, is the passion and commitment of our Pulmonary Rehab & Navigation Team. They recently received the Live Your Legacy team award from Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health CEO John Herman. The team was honored for their actions, accomplishments, and attitude that exceed expectations, creating an inclusive and extraordinary experience for our patients, colleagues, and community. Congratulations to this dedicated team!

To pay tribute to those dedicated to the nursing profession, Jean Banzhof, MSN (top photo, third from left), a Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health clinical documentation manager, co-founded the Lancaster County Nurse Honor Guard Association. This group of 80 current members recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and has performed 184 Nightingale tribute services, a ceremony that honors the contributions of a nurse upon their passing. “Even if you didn’t personally know the nurse you’re honoring, you know their dedication and emotional investment to their career. And knowing that, and honoring that, makes me proud,” Banzhof says.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Lancaster General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program Class of 2024! Thank you for all you've contributed to our patients and communities over the past three years. Wishing you the very best as you continue your journeys of service. http://spr.ly/604596QMT

When a patient arrived at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital's Emergency Department, Jessica Rutter, RN, performed a standard assessment of their neurological function. All was normal. When the patient showed some subtle condition changes, she repeated the assessment. Again normal. But Rutter knew something wasn't right. Thanks to her extraordinary assessment skills, persistence, and advocacy, the patient quickly received further testing and the needed emergency care. Congratulations, Jessica, on your well-deserved The DAISY Foundation Award!