Volume 4, Number 2
Winter 2007

Capturing the Spirit of Women: Lancaster General Expands Commitment to Women’s Health Lancaster General has a long tradition of providing quality healthcare to women. So when we were given the opportunity to join the Spirit of Women national network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, it was a natural fit. Click here to read more. Day of Dance: Saturday, February 14, 2007

Dancing for Dreams to benefit Lancaster General College Get ready to dance at the first-ever Dancing for Dreams event to benefit the Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences. This exciting dance showcase will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2007 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lancaster Host Resort. Click here to read more.

Caring for the Men in Your Life: Mental Health and Men Women are far more likely to receive treatment for mental health issues such as depression. But it’s a condition that can afflict men just as often, and with the same consequences. Knowing the signs of depression is the best way to help identify a mental health problem that may require medical attention. Click here to read more.

A Knee Replacement Designed for Women Until recently, knee replacement surgery was the same for a man or a woman. Today there’s a knee shaped specifically for a woman’s anatomy, creating a more comfortable fit. The Gender Solutions™ knee focuses on three distinct differences between a man and a woman’s knee. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Research grant to help maternal obesity Lancaster General is looking for overweight women who have just found out they are pregnant to participate in a grant-funded pilot project called, New Beginnings Weight Management Program for Obese Pregnant Women. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Memory Loss Support Group Lancaster General is offering a free monthly Memory Loss Support Group that provides support, education and networking for people taking care of someone with dementia. Each month the group addresses a different topic about caregiving. Click here to read more.

Healthwise: Take Action Against Cervical Cancer Lancaster General has received a grant to provide free cervical cancer screening and treatment services for women who many postpone these important screenings due to a lack of financial resources. Click here to read more.

Mammogram Results You Can Trust When it comes to matters involving your health and well-being, quality of care is our top priority. Of course, that sometimes means waiting a little longer for the most thorough and accurate test results. Mammography is one area where Lancaster General takes the extra time necessary to provide you with results you can trust.. Click here to read more.

Bereavement Team & Butterfly Fund When a baby dies, it’s an enormous loss to the family, whether it’s shortly after birth, a stillbirth or a miscarriage. Women & Babies Hospital strives to help parents openly cope with their grief, giving them a chance to spend their brief time with their child in a personal way that helps them cope with their loss. Click here to read more.

On the Lighter Side: Chicken with Walnuts

Click here for the heart healthy recipe for Chicken with Walnuts  Click here for a complete list of our On the Lighter Side recipes.

Did you know?

Women & Babies hospital offers FREE valet parking services Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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