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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!

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital has earned its 6th consecutive Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the gold standard for nursing excellence, joining an elite group of hospitals. Only 1% nationwide and 3 in PA have achieved this honor.

Wood-burning fireplaces can release harmful pollutants like fine particles and carbon monoxide that irritate lungs and worsen respiratory conditions. Interventional pulmonologist Roger Y. Kim, MD, MSCE, shared tips to improve indoor air quality. spr.ly/6014CUtcu

Penn's Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD, tells @CBSSunday why eating ice cream could help people live healthier and longer lives. spr.ly/6015ClVct

Inspired by their grandmother, a retired NICU doctor, Kabir and Pareesa Singh organized a gathering of stress-relief kits to be delivered to NICU families at Women & Babies Hospital. The kits were packed with help from @hempfield high school seniors. spr.ly/6013CXNvP

Sometimes the fewest words say the most. Check out this Daffodil nomination from a patient of Mary Michael, a Lancaster General Hospital patient care assistant: “Mary is very attentive and a loving person. She loves her job. She made me feel like fighting. She encouraged me.”

Lancaster General Hospital nurse Heidi Walker embodies exceptional patient-centered care. When a patient lost his ability to speak after a stroke, she encouraged his progress, upheld his dignity, and supported his family. Congratulations on your @daisyfoundation award.

Cross-entity teamwork made history at Penn Medicine LG Health with its first awake craniotomy. Specialists from neurosurgery, neuropsychology, and anesthesia worked together to transform care in Lancaster County.

A Lancaster County family celebrated the homecoming of their baby girl, Taylor, after the longest stay of any baby in the neonatal intensive care unit at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital—260 days. spr.ly/60157scVf

After 21 years in education, Karla Gibson found her calling as a house support tech at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Cross-trained in multiple roles, she responds to critical codes and supports staff with skill and compassion. “Irreplaceable,” says one colleague.

Congrats to Dr. Ada-Nkem Emuwa, a family physician at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, honored with the @PAMEDSociety 2025 Community Voluntary Service Award for her work advancing health equity locally and globally. “Everyone deserves access to good healthcare,” she said.

The expert team at Penn Orthopaedics Queen Street is excited to announce the opening of their new Walk-in Clinic, providing patients with prompt care – no appointment needed! “We’re here to help people when they need us most,” said Josiah Baker, PA-C. spr.ly/60187ZcXA

A Berks County resident, who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash, recently reunited with his care team including @LGHealth’s Zaffer Qasim, MBBS, to express his gratitude for their life-saving interventions. spr.ly/60117P4sN

The Employee Health and Pharmacy teams at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health have been on the move, making sure our staff are protected and ready for flu season. Thank you for your hard work, your smiles, and everything you do all year to keep our workforce healthy!