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Spring 2008

Spring 2008
Vol. 7, No. 3

 

Today Ray Miller strums his guitar and sings classic folk tunes with his wife Lynnette, just like the couple has done the past 38 years. Four months earlier, Ray was in advanced heart failure, but when he received an implantable ventricular assist device (VAD) at Lancaster General, his heart received the help it needed until a transplant was found. Click here to read the full story.

daVinci® at Lancaster General: Offering more options for Prostate, Gynocological Treatments

For most patients today, minimally invasive procedures are offered that can cut recovery time in half, as well as offer other long-term benefits. And now, Lancaster General surgeons have another tool to assist with some of those minimally invasive procedures: the daVinci® Surgical System. Click here to read the full story.

Gamma Knife®: Preserving hearing with non-invasive
treatment of Acoustic Neuroma tumor

Acoustic neuroma is a non-cancerous tumor that presses on the hearing and balance nerves in the inner ear. Left untreated, the tumor can press on the facial nerves or brain structure, and can lead to hearing loss, prolonged dizziness, paralysis of a facial nerve and life-threatening brain problems. In the past, the only treatment was open surgery. But now, non-invasive treatment of this condition is available through the Gamma Knife® Center at Lancaster General. Click here to read the full story.

Dancing for Dreams: Popular fundraiser returning to support College

The 2008 Dancing for Dreams signature event returns to the Lancaster Host Resort on Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the event support students and programs at the Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences (LGC). The featured entertainment will be seven professional dancers performing with local celebrities, community leaders and College students. Click here to read the full story.

When you are treated for back and spinal pain at one of the five Lancaster General physical therapy locations, you can be certain of one thing: you will receive consistent care following a plan that is proven most effective for your specific condition. The Lancaster General Spinal Health & Rehabilitation Team has adopted a fresh, efficient and caring way of looking at spinal injury. Click here to read the full story.

 


Washing your hands regularly and thoroughly… it’s not only hygienic, but it’s your best defense from catching a variety misery-inducing, debilitating and sometimes life-threatening diseases. Whether it’s a common cold virus, a strain of the flu, or a bacterial staph infections most of these illness-causing germs arrived in our bodies through our hands. Click here to read the full story.

 

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Generally Speaking is published quarterly by the Marketing Department of Lancaster General to present health information to the people of Lancaster County. Health information provided in Generally Speaking should not be substituted for medical advice offered by a physician. Please consult with your physician on medical concerns and questions.
Richard Reitz, Coordinating Editor
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Pamela Gunzenhauser, Graphic Designer
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Lancaster General Leadership
Thomas E. Beeman, President & CEO, Lancaster General
Jan L. Bergen, Executive Vice President for Strategic Implementation, Chief Mission Officer
Frank J Byorick III, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Leo Gilmore, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Robert P. Macina, Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative/Legal Officer
Marion A. McGowan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Regina M Mingle, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer
Lee Duke II, Senior Vice President, Chief Physician Executive

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