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

Lancaster, PA
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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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. spr.ly/6010B8W1CE
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As the unofficial start of summer kicks off, teams at Penn Medicine Urgent Care wish everyone a safe and healthy season, with a reminder that when the unexpected happens, we're here...at 7 locations! spr.ly/6014BBNFBg #UrgentCareAwarenessMonth
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Our Advance Care Planning, Chaplaincy, and Palliative teams joined the Lancaster County Food Hub to provide private consultations on healthcare wishes, serving 60 people and completing 30+ documents. Warm meals, spiritual support, and care made it “a good day” for many.
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Congratulations to the extraordinary Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health nursing award and scholarship recipients honored this week. We celebrated not just their achievements, but the passion, dedication, and heart that fuel exceptional care across our community.#NursesWeek
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A year after beginning radiation treatment, Kevin Fillgrove returned to Penn Medicine LG Health's Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute to thank the team whose steady, compassionate care meant everything to him.
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Members of the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Sports Medicine team were proud to compete in the Corporate Distance Medley at the @pennrelays. Congrats to Kendra Coryell, Justin Geissinger, Dr. Patrick Moreno, and Dominic Caputo A strong team on and off the track!
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Major milestone for genomic medicine: Penn’s Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire, with @ChildrensPhila Katherine High, have received the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their pioneering work treating inherited blindness. spr.ly/6012BB6DdO
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Jennifer Komisarek, a CMA at LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Oxford, is helping patients leave with more than care. With an $800 Penn Medicine CAREs grant, she keeps a food pantry stocked with groceries and essentials, supporting a community where 1 in 5 face poverty.
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1 in 3 older Americans will get some form of dementia. For decades, those diagnosed had little hope, but that’s beginning to change. Jason Karlawish, MD, discussed breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and even potentially prevention. spr.ly/6012B6NCJ0
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