LG Health joined the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine) on August 1. Penn Medicine and LG Health began working together nearly 30 years ago, when LG Health became one of the first members in the Penn Cancer Network. Today, our partnership spans every aspect of care and offers our communities the expertise of more than 4,000 affiliated physicians and advanced-practice clinicians.

"Lancaster General Health is an exceptional organization, providing the highest levels of care for patients and a leader in population health management," said Ralph W. Muller, CEO, University of Pennsylvania Health System. "Uniting with LG Health offers powerful opportunities to connect medical teams and experts to improve care for all patients we serve and find solutions to healthcare delivery challenges ahead. A shared mission of innovation in all facets of healthcare is what brought us together and empowers us going forward as we embark on new discoveries to improve lives in our communities and across the Commonwealth."

With Penn Medicine, our community has seamless, coordinated access to nationally recognized advanced treatments at one of America’s top medical centers. The complementary resources of Penn Medicine and LG Health – our combined primary-care networks, LG Health’s nationally recognized Family Medicine Residency Program, and Penn Medicine’s world-renowned medical education and research capabilities – strengthen our ability to keep people in our region well. Penn Medicine is committed to LG Health’s mission and the Lancaster community.

Thomas E. Beeman, PhD, who led LG Health for the past decade, is now Chief Operating Officer, Regional Operations, for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He leads the management, coordination and integration of Penn Medicine services outside of Philadelphia, including LG Health. In his new role, he is focused on developing approaches that result in coordinated care, strategic growth and enhancing our community's health and well-being.

Jan L. Bergen, who joined LG Health more than 15 years ago, serves as LG Health's President & Chief Executive Officer. In collaboration with our local Board of Trustees, business and community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to LG Health, Ms. Bergen provides strategic leadership of the health system.

In addition to our mutual commitment to medical excellence, LG Health and Penn Medicine both are not-for-profit organizations dedicated to supporting charity care, community health programs, and efforts that improve the health of the most vulnerable individuals among us.

Furthermore, both are equally committed to continuing the historic investments made in our people, our facilties and services to achieve our Vision of Delivering on the Promise of a Healthier Future.