Lancaster General Hospital
555 N Duke St · Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602Lancaster General Hospital, part of Penn Medicine, is a 533-bed non-profit acute care and teaching hospital located in Lancaster, PA. Founded in 1893, it is a Level II Trauma Center and a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering a wide range of comprehensive medical and surgical services, including advanced cancer care at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, a leading Heart & Vascular Institute, and the dedicated Women & Babies Hospital. Known for its Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence and high-performing specialties by U.S. News & World Report, LGH is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong focus on community health and advanced technology, including robotic surgery and extensive clinical trials through its Penn Medicine affiliation.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency services within the main ER, staffed by pediatric emergency specialists.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Heart & Vascular Institute offers comprehensive cardiac care, including interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery.
- Burn Center
- Available
No dedicated burn center; severe burn cases are stabilized and transferred to specialized facilities.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level II Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency care, specialized pediatric emergency care within the main ER.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Lancaster General Hospital's current wait.
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