Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

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

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.

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!

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

@amandacassel1 Our pleasure. Security has been alerted and our facilities department will be fixing the issues.

@LGHealth please fix the handicap access button on this door at Suburban Pavilion ASAP. Just witness 2 disabled individuals struggle & nearly fall because door is malfunctioning. Has been like this since my visit last week. Thanks

@amandacassel1 Hi Amanda. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We'll share this information with the appropriate team immediately.

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.

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

Behind the white coat, Mrinalini Meesala, MD, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Chief of Cardiology and chair of the Provider Well-Being Committee, prioritizes art, dance, SKY meditation, and nature to stay grounded—strengthening her patient care.

Penn Medicine LG Health cardiothoracic surgeon Jeremy McGarvey, MD, stays sharp and balanced through diverse passions: competitive gaming, contemporary art collecting, and outdoor adventures with his family. He finds parallels between these pursuits and his work in medicine.

For #DoctorsDay festivities at LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Abbeyville, Dr. Brian Sullivan generously chose to share a food truck he won through a Lancaster City & County Medical Society raffle with his entire team. Caring for patients is truly a team effort!

Family medicine physician Dr. William Fife knows care goes beyond the exam room—it’s about listening, connection, and reflection. From cooking to outdoor sports, he stays grounded. Even after a recent injury slowed him down, community and resilience kept him moving forward.

On #DoctorsDay, staff at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Family Medicine Twin Rose made sure their physicians felt just how deeply they’re appreciated for the tireless care, the long days, and the personal connections they build with patients every single day.

Before he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer and began treatment at Penn Medicine, @NHLFlyers radio and podcast host @jasonmyrt was ignoring some troubling symptoms. He is now very passionate about making sure people get screened for colon cancer.

On #DressInBlueDay Endoscopy team at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital are joining others across the country to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and the lifesaving power of screening. They encourage everyone 45 years or older to get a screening colonoscopy.

We're pleased to announce that Michael D. Barber, MHA, has been named chief executive officer of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, after assuming the role of interim CEO last year. spr.ly/6011hZlM3

This week, the tiny champions in our NICU at Women & Babies Hospital brought joy to their special families and all who are privileged care for them. So grateful to our amazing NICU staff for organizing these heart-filled, gold-medal moments.

On Wear Red Day, team members throughout Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health are going red to support women's heart health and spark important conversations about prevention and awareness.

With temperatures expected to drop below zero this week, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital Associate Chief Medical Officer Vito J. DiCamillo, MD, is urging residents to take extra precautions outdoors. spr.ly/6188h8yhq

Dedicated teams at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital are preparing for this weekend's storm. Stay safe everyone!