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Welcome, Friends!
As a donor to the LG Health Foundation, we know you care about the health and well-being of our community. Here are a few stories and updates that show how philanthropy impacts so many areas of the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health system.
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New Ways to Participate,
Same Great Cause!
On October 17, enjoy a sommelier-guided virtual wine and food tasting from your home as part of our Wine Heart Gala Re-Experience. Enjoy a premium food and wine basket with a half split of champagne, two premium reds, a half split of dessert wine, a generous charcuterie board, and dessert for two. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the Heart & Vascular Institute to fund research and innovative new treatments and provide financial assistance for underserved patients.
There are multiple ways that you can participate in this year’s virtual Wine Heart Gala event:
Online Silent Auction of Vintage Wines
October 5 – 17
No registration fee to participate
Virtual Wine & Food Tasting for Two
October 17
7:00 pm. Registration required
Raffle of Wine Spectator’s Top 12 Wines from 2019
Winner announced October 18
Tickets on sale now!
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. For the past 21 years, the Wine Heart Gala has provided vital funding to programs throughout LG Health to improve cardiovascular health right here in Lancaster County. Thank you for your support of the 2020 Wine Heart Gala and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health!
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| Wine Heart Gala 2020 Presenting Sponsors
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| So Many Reasons to Celebrate
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The Seraph-McSparren Pediatric Inpatient Center at Lancaster General Hospital is celebrating its one year birthday this month! The Center, as well as the Child Life program was funded by donors during the "Soaring to New Heights" Pediatric Campaign that raised over $9.6 million. When the new Center opened on September 26, 2019, the space was transformed into an interactive and welcoming environment that promotes healing while offering cutting-edge pediatric care. Our Child Life specialists help kiddos (and their families) navigate the stress and anxiety of a hospital stay while offering compassionate care to our youngest patients as they undergo procedures and receive test results.
Child Life is not a billable service in hospitals, so these critical positions are funded by the Child Life Endowment at the LG Health Foundation. Learn more about how Child Life specialists make a difference in pediatric health by watching the video below.
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Grateful Families
Here are three families who stayed in the Seraph-McSparren Pediatric Inpatient Center during the past year and benefitted from the care of the clinical team and Child Life specialists:
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“We are so grateful that this resource exists in our community. The pediatric center doctors, nurses, and the Child Life team were amazing. We felt completely cared for while our son was in the hospital. I was nine months pregnant at the time my son was admitted and concerned about my impending due date and making sure my husband and daughter could be with us. I gave birth a few days after my son was discharged and we were all able to be together. We were so grateful for our experience, and after learning that the Child Life team and many of the toys, books, and equipment that we benefitted from during our stay were provided by donors, we decided to repay their kindness. We organized a toy drive and collected items from the Child Life Wish List to donate to the pediatric unit as a thank you for making our stay so special."
Monica - Grateful Mom
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“As a new mom, it was scary to take my baby to a hospital, especially during a pandemic. I was instantly put at ease with help from the Child Life team, doctors, and nurses working in the pediatric inpatient center. I cannot express how grateful we are for the whole LGH team and all the donors who made this all possible. It was such a frightening thing, but everyone was incredible! Eric at the front desk, Amanda the cleaning lady, Matt and Jacqui from food services, literally every single nurse, PCA, doctor, and the Child Life specialists; everyone was so kind and became family over our 17 days there."
Pamela - Grateful Mom
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"My husband and I are so grateful for such a professional and pleasant experience during my daughter’s appendectomy care at LGH. From the emergency room to the operating room, and everything about the Pediatric Department! Our stay was comfortable, pleasant, and even fun for my daughter with the Child Life specialist involvement. As a parent, I was very impressed with the excellent medical care my daughter received in every department we experienced. My family would like to sincerely thank all those who took part in healing our daughter and all those who contributed to creating such a comforting pediatric floor. Thank you!“
Christy and Brian - Grateful Parents
"I loved the big TV and the view from my room. I loved watching the sunrise and seeing rainbows after a storm. It felt like I was on vacation! Thank you to everyone who made this place possible and to the Child Life specialists for making me feel so loved. Happy first birthday to the pediatric center!"
Anna - Grateful Patient
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Make our Wish Come True!
We are so thankful to the community for their support as we celebrate this important program. As we look forward to more birthdays at the Seraph-McSparren Pediatric Inpatient Center, we hope you will join us in our effort to grow the Child Life Endowment so that we can expand Child Life services across our health system.
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Get Comfortable with Cancer Prevention: September 29 Virtual Event
Community support helped to build the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, and since opening in 2013, more than 36,000 patients have trusted Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health for their cancer care. In addition to being a welcoming place for cancer patients and their families, the Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention and education for our community.
The Cancer Institute will host an online event exploring breast cancer prevention and navigation after a diagnosis, Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm. Breast cancer survivor Kim Smith serves as emcee for "Get Comfortable with Cancer Prevention". The evening includes tips from Drs. Beth Horenkamp and Marnie Kaplan, a chat room for Q&A, and a few added twists. Participants should plan to curl up in a cozy corner and fill up their favorite mug for this informational session on breast cancer.
Registration is required. Sign up now to access this virtual experience.
For best user experience, Google Chrome or Safari is suggested for registration and for viewing.
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Do your Plans Include Us?
Including LG Health in your estate planning is the perfect way to ensure a legacy of good health for the community. If LG Health is in your will or estate plans or if you’ve named us as a beneficiary of an insurance policy, we would like to know so that we can thank and recognize you properly.
The LG Health Foundation’s 1893 Society (named in recognition of Lancaster General Hospital’s founding year) honors individuals and couples who have committed to making a planned gift such as a bequest, life income gift, or other deferred giving option to ensure quality health care is accessible in the Lancaster community for future generations. The LG Health Foundation is proud to honor its most generous friends who are leaders in philanthropic support.
Knowing about your planned gift intention allows us to help match your gift to what matters to you the most.
Contact Crystal Mills, Major Gifts Manager at crystal.mills@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or by phone at 717-544-5956 to talk through the options and take the next steps.
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