Lancaster General Health System Overview
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a 786-licensed bed not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (in partnership with Kindred Healthcare) and the Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (in partnership with Universal Health Services). Its membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.
Outpatient services are provided at Downtown and Suburban pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 625 physicians and advanced practice professionals across primary care and medical and surgical specialties, at more than 50 offices throughout the region.
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, co-educational, Middle States-accredited four-year college offering a variety of associate and baccalaureate degree and certification programs in healthcare.
Mission
To advance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Vision
Delivering on the promise of a healthier future.
We will engage, educate and guide people to take charge of their health and transform the way care is delivered by providing coordinated and affordable, high-quality services.
Locations
Lancaster General Health
Note: Some outpatient locations include multiple physician practices. For detailed information, go to LGHealth.org/locations.
Location Key
Hospital
Outpatient center
Physician practice
Urgent Care Center
LG Health Express
National Awards
U.S. News Best Hospitals
Lancaster General Hospital was ranked sixth among Pennsylvania hospitals and named a Best Regional Hospital, earning high-performing ratings in nine common procedures and conditions, and four specialties.
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Magnet Designation
Lancaster General Hospital has been recognized four consecutive times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®, the highest honor an organization can receive for excellence in nursing practice.
The Joint Commission
Lancaster General Hospital was reaccredited in 2018, recognizing Lancaster General Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.