Lancaster General Health
For more than 130 years, Lancaster General Health has led with innovation, compassion, and a commitment to advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve across Central Pennsylvania.
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Our history
Lancaster General Hospital served its first patient in 1893 in a small row home on North Queen Street in Lancaster City.
Since that time, we have grown to become Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, a nonprofit health system recognized for innovative and compassionate care, with local access to some of the world’s most advanced research and clinical trials.
From primary care to the most advanced cancer, cardiology, neurology and surgical specialty services, Lancaster General Health offers patients in Central Pennsylvania a comprehensive network of advanced medicine.
Deeply rooted in our community, we maintain a strong focus on wellness and prevention, reaching beyond our walls to address a wide variety of issues that impact the health and well-being of everyone in our region. Advancing health equity is a foundational component of Lancaster General Health’s ongoing efforts to make Central Pennsylvania the healthiest community to live.
Our hospitals
We serve the community with one acute-care hospital and three specialty hospitals:
- Lancaster General Hospital, This 525-bed not-for-profit regional medical center provides a full range of advanced specialty care. Lancaster County’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, Lancaster General Hospital routinely earns national recognition for quality and safety
- Women & Babies Hospital, This 95-bed hospital is the region’s only center dedicated exclusively to women’s inpatient and outpatient health care. It was Pennsylvania’s first designated Baby-Friendly hospital and has the county’s only Level IIIB NICU, the most advanced in the region, for babies who need intensive care
- Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, This state-of-the-art, 59-bed facility is the county’s only rehabilitation hospital. A joint venture with Lifepoint Health, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to treating patients with injuries and illnesses requiring inpatient rehab.
- Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital, This 126-bed facility is the region’s only hospital dedicated to adult and adolescent inpatient behavioral health care. A joint venture with Universal Health Services, Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital contains the first and only inpatient pediatric behavioral health unit in Lancaster County.
Lancaster General Health outpatient locations
Our outpatient centers, conveniently located in Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester counties, offer a comprehensive range of services, including primary and specialty care, urgent care, lab testing, physical therapy, behavioral health, and diagnostic procedures.
Our services and specialties
Lancaster General Health serves patients across Lancaster County and beyond in hospitals, outpatient facilities, family medicine practices, and at home. From primary care to neurology, surgical services, and the most advanced cancer care, including proton therapy, we provide a comprehensive network of advanced medicine.
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Caring for our community
At Lancaster General Health, we’re dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people we serve. We partner with local organizations to implement strategies that promote health equity, ensuring everyone in our community has a chance to achieve their healthiest lives.
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Awards and recognitions
Magnet designation
Lancaster General Hospital was among the first in Pennsylvania to receive Magnet designation, the highest national honor for professional nursing practice, and was reaccredited five times.
CMS 5-star recognition
We have earned the highest rating from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Recognition is based on several quality metrics, including safety and readmission rates.