Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center - Who We Are
Welcome to a new era of health care at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, a sleek and modern 142-bed community hospital located in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Lancaster Medical Center is built on the innovation and experience of Penn State Health, which serves patients and communities across 25 counties in central Pennsylvania . Patients and visitors will find a welcoming environment that promotes wellness and recovery.
Our Story
Lancaster Medical Center is not simply a hospital; it's a sanctuary of healing and compassion. Since opening in Oct. 2022, it has given residents in this growing community expanded access to Penn State Health’s acute and specialty care services, including the advanced care and clinical trials at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the hub of our integrated academic health system.
Lancaster Medical Center features an emergency department, medical and surgical services, labor and delivery, an imaging lab and an attached medical office building for physician practices and outpatient services. With decades of experience in health care, our staff possesses the expertise and dedication to ensure that every patient receives the highest-quality care.
Mission, Vision and Values
All patients receive world-class care based on Penn State Health’s mission, vision and values:
Mission
- Continually improve the health and well-being of people in Pennsylvania
- Provide excellent, compassionate, culturally responsive and equitable care
- Educate and train health care professionals
- Advance evidence-based medical innovation through research and discovery
Vision
Our vision is to be Pennsylvania’s most trusted health care organization.
Values
Penn State Health recognizes its employees for fulfilling the RITE values of the organization:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Excellence
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