Gamma Knife: Treating brain tumors with technology and experience Joe Klazas suffered severe headaches throughout his life. But after he collapsed in 2004 while playing golf with friends, tests revealed the cause of his debilitating headaches—a brain tumor. Fortunately, doctors at Lancaster General had a less invasive but highly effective treatment option to complete his treatment: Gamma Knife® surgery.

A recognized leader in diabetes care and treatment Doctors in the Lancaster General Medical Group (LGMG) rank among the best nationwide at helping patients make the healthiest choices and successfully treat diabetes. They were recently recognized by the Diabetes Physician Recognition Program (DPRP) for providing high quality care to patients with diabetes.

EP Lab combines technology and skill to heal heart rate disorders Today, more people than ever before are being treated for heart rhythm disorders. Lancaster General is recognized as a leader in treating these often debilitating heart conditions, and recently added two advanced electrophysiology and pacing (EP) labs at the Lancaster General Heart Center.

BMI: Helping children develop healthy nutritional habits Healthy habits learned young can stay with a child throughout his or her entire life. Unfortunately, an estimated 18% of Pennsylvania children are considered overweight. Lancaster General joined with several Lancaster County school districts and the Pa. Departments of Education and Health to help parents raise healthier, active children.

Discovery that's helping osteoporosis treatment Most people are aware of the body’s need for calcium to maintain strong, healthy bones and reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. What’s less known is the need for Vitamin D to help the body absorb the calcium. And while most osteoporosis prevention supplements contain Vitamin D, doctors are now discovering that it may not be enough.

Fibromyalgia - relieving the pain Imagine for a moment that you are experiencing that achy feeling you get when you have the flu. Now imagine that it won’t go away. That is what people with fibromyalgia experience nearly every day. It’s estimated that as many as six million Americans struggle with this form of rheumatism that causes pain in the muscles and soft tissues of the body.

What cervical cancer vaccine means for women's health It’s finally here: A vaccine that’s 100% effective in blocking the two most common viruses that cause cervical cancer. And with federal approval granted and guidelines set for its usage, doctors can now offer this protection to patients. Although it’s a voluntary vaccine, it will likely become as routine as vaccinations for chicken pox or the measles.