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10/09/2026

🏆 A big recognition for Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.
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Lancaster Medical Center has been named a 2026 Vizient Top Performer for quality, recognizing its commitment to high-quality, safe patient care.
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The medical center was one of 22 community hospitals recognized nationally with the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award.
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The recognition reflects ongoing work to use data, evidence-based practices and continuous improvement to advance quality and patient safety.
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Since opening in 2022, Lancaster Medical Center has continued to earn national recognition for its commitment to quality and safety, including being named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group in 2025 and receiving an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in spring 2026.
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➡️ Read more about the recognition and the work behind it: https://bit.ly/4zrhSIq

10/08/2026

💙 Hope, support and recovery will soon have a new home in Harrisburg.

Penn State Health Medical Group – Cameron Street will open to patients Monday, Oct. 12, bringing the Advancement in Recovery (AIR) Program to a new location at 100 N. Cameron St.

The new location expands access to medication-assisted treatment and counseling for people experiencing substance use disorder and problem gambling.

At the ribbon cutting, AIR patient Adrienne Pierce shared how the program has supported her recovery, describing the people who work there as “an extended family” who truly care about what happens to her.

The new location is another step toward making compassionate, whole-person care more accessible in our community.

Learn more about Psychiatry and Behavioral Health: https://bit.ly/4rRGc3g

10/07/2026

Bringing local leaders together for meaningful conversations about the future of our region. We were proud to host United Way of the Capital Region's CEO Summit and share perspectives on leadership, health care and our community. 💙

10/06/2026

When a family needs trauma care, staying together matters.

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is home to Pennsylvania’s only Level I trauma center for both adults and children — bringing the highest level of specialized trauma care together in one place.

Both our Adult and Pediatric Trauma programs have earned full accreditation from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with no significant issues, reaffirming the expertise, resources and readiness of the teams caring for some of the most seriously injured patients.

And when multiple members of a family are injured in the same event, having both adult and pediatric Level I trauma care at one medical center means they can receive specialized care close to one another during an incredibly difficult time.

When every second matters, our teams are ready. 💙

10/05/2026

🩷 Your health deserves a place on your calendar, too.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to make time for yourself and stay up to date with recommended breast cancer screenings.

Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat and outcomes are often better.

If you’re due for a mammogram, schedule your screening today.

Find a Penn State Health mammogram location near you: https://bit.ly/4xZxeCN

10/02/2026

❤️ Some reunions are worth celebrating.

Heart transplant recipients, their families and the care teams who have been part of their journeys came together for Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's annual Heart Transplant Reunion.

Hear from some of the people whose lives have been transformed through organ donation and heart transplantation — and the hope, resilience and second chances that come with it.

10/01/2026

❤️ Stephen McNamara didn’t expect a heart failure diagnosis to change his life. He also didn’t expect to be back on the tennis court just a few years later.

In 2023, Stephen started experiencing symptoms he couldn’t ignore, including fatigue, shortness of breath, stomach pain and severe difficulty sleeping. When he went to the emergency department at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, doctors discovered chronic heart failure and blood clots in his heart and lungs. His heart’s ejection fraction was just 17%.

With medication, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and changes to his daily routine, Stephen has worked to manage his condition and get back to the activities he loves.

Today, the Lancaster resident is playing tennis every week, golfing several times a week and taking walks throughout his workday.

His diagnosis changed how he thinks about his health — but it didn’t stop him from living his life.

👉 Read Stephen’s story in the Medical Minute, “Living well with heart failure,” to learn more about recognizing heart failure symptoms, treatment options and the lifestyle changes that can help people manage the condition: https://bit.ly/4dhbWsH

09/30/2026

💙 When Lewistown resident Barry Swartz was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he wanted to understand his options — and find a treatment that would allow him to keep doing the things he loves.

At Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Barry became a candidate for high-intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU, a minimally invasive treatment that uses targeted sound waves to destroy cancerous tissue.

Urologist Dr. Jay Raman used a robotic system to precisely target the areas of cancer while monitoring the treatment in real time.

For Barry, the treatment offered another option for treating his prostate cancer while helping him look ahead to the activities he enjoys, including hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling.

As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Barry’s story is a reminder that knowing your options matters when facing a prostate cancer diagnosis.

👉 Read Barry’s story and learn more about the robotic HIFU treatment at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center:

Barry Swartz, a 69-year-old Lewistown resident, underwent high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for prostate cancer at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

09/29/2026

💙 A little extra care can go a long way.

A team of Penn State Health employees recently came together to donate and deliver updated care kits to Tenfold, providing practical essentials to people in our community who may be experiencing homelessness or facing other challenges with housing and financial stability.

The kits include gloves, hats, neck gaiters, socks, blankets, snacks, water bottles and hand-sanitizing wipes — items that can provide comfort, warmth and support when they’re needed most.

A special thank-you to Diane Long, RN, and the Penn State Health employees who helped make this donation possible and personally delivered the supplies to Tenfold. Your generosity and willingness to support our community make a difference.

We’re grateful to partner with Tenfold and support the people they serve. 🫶