Volume 6, Number 3
Summer 2009
We know that our patients’ needs and expectations continually evolve. Today, consumers deserve personalized medicine and care. Our responsibility and promise to our community is to deliver this level of care, and more importantly, exceed expectations.
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Lancaster General Health is now a partner with one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals. When a child requires pediatric hospital care or specialty pediatric services, Lancaster General Health’s partnership with Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children will provide parents with a pediatric program recognized for quality care.
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The clinical trials team at Lancaster General Health works to educate the community about the availability of clinical trails and ensure that if a patient is diagnosed with cancer, that all members of their treatment team understand the benefits of participation in clinical trials. Lancaster General Health is a member of the Penn Cancer Network. These collaborations allow leading-edge treatments to be easily accessible for the community.
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If you were a recent visitor to Lancaster General Health Columbia Center, you probably noticed the construction that was underway. Planning for these renovations began in 2008, with input from the staff to ensure a user-friendly design that enhances the patient experience.
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Patients seeking physical therapy for neck pain, back pain or headaches can turn to the experts at the new Lancaster General Health—Eden facility located at 730 Eden Road. Jeff Bole is the lead physical therapist.
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Tucked inside the Lancaster General Health Wellness Center is the community’s best kept secret: the Well Spring Library. Home to nearly 3,000 books, videos and DVDs, the library is a treasury of humor, and a place of comfort and support for individuals battling chronic illness, caretakers, volunteers and hospital staff. Best of all, it’s free to the public.
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Nearly one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In addition, an estimated 8,000 people are expected to die from one of the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma. In many cases early detection is the key to successful treatment. The disease, if found early, is usually treatable.
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Suppose you are diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now imagine you are given the option of having the tumor removed without an incision, enabling you to resume normal activities within days. That is the promise of Gamma Knife® radiosurgery, a revolutionary technology Lancaster General Health professionals have been using since 1999.
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Now in its 18th year of providing free immunizations to at risk children aged one month to 18 years, ChildProtect has expanded to multiple locations across the county and provided more than 151,347 immunizations to 67,000 children.
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Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are the unsung heroes of medical emergencies. Without fanfare or acclaim—and sometimes without pay—they perform an essential, life-saving function for critically injured patients.
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A decline in mental alertness should not be considered a normal part of the aging process. Just like the rest of our body, we need to use and protect our brain to maximize its performance. Ongoing research demonstrates that there are many things you can do to optimize your brain’s function.
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