Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health

We’re excited to introduce three physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, who recently joined practices at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Mackenzi Bingaman, DO, LG Health Physicians Eichenlaub and May, specializes in minimally invasive surgery, preventive medicine, and family planning. A graduate of West Chester University and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Bingaman served her residency at Tower Health—Reading Hospital. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her dachshunds, staying active by participating in recreational sports, and traveling. http://spr.ly/6047Su6F1 Mackenzie Ferry, MD, LG Health Physicians Lancaster Physicians for Women, specializes in gynecologic surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding, obstetrics, adolescent gynecologic care, and contraception. A graduate of Bucknell University and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Dr. Ferry served her residency at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, hiking, scuba diving, and watching sports. http://spr.ly/6048Su6FG Tierney Wolgemuth, MD, LG Health Physicians OB/GYN, specializes in abnormal uterine bleeding, complex contraception, fibroids, sexual dysfunction, adolescent gynecology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. A graduate of Washington & Lee University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Wolgemuth served her residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, gardening, and hiking. http://spr.ly/6049Su6FH Are you looking for an OB/GYN? Find a practice near you: http://spr.ly/6040Su6Fy

Join the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Diabetes and Nutrition Center for a free event for people with diabetes, their supporters, and health-care providers, Thursday, Nov. 7 at our Suburban Pavilion, 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. ➡️ Gain insights on diabetes distress and burnout from an expert speaker ➡️ Engage in discussions with a panel on all things diabetes ➡️ Learn about meal prep on a budget ➡️ Explore products and services around diabetes tech, fitness, and wellness ➡️ Enjoy light refreshments and giveaways ➡️ Enter raffles Sign up here: http://spr.ly/6048q72tj

Come meet the APP clinical and recruitment teams at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health to discuss career opportunities with our growing and impactful advanced practice community. Join us Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. Learn about our: ➡️ Competitive compensation and CME package ➡️ Collaborative, supportive work environment ➡️ Access to in-system referrals for patients ➡️ Networking and connection to colleagues across all Penn Medicine specialties Register today: http://spr.ly/6040STwS6

There were no tricks, only treats as Roxy the Robot delivered goodie bags filled with games, puzzles, books, and crayons to patients in the Seraph-McSparren Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Lancaster General Hospital. A special thank you to the Medical Staff team for your thoughtful donations that brought so many smiles to our patients, families, and staff! 🎃

We are pleased to welcome Efrat Dotan, MD, MTR, to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health as executive medical director of the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. Dr. Dotan succeeds founding medical director Randall A. Oyer, MD, who retires from the practice of medicine after more than 40 years. A renowned medical oncologist and clinical investigator who specializes in gastrointestinal cancer care and geriatric oncology, Dr. Dotan joins us from Temple Health’s Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, where she served as chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Dotan leads national clinical trials investigating new treatment approaches for gastrointestinal malignancies and developing novel treatment approaches for the care of older adults with cancer. She serves as chair of the Older Adult Oncology Guidelines Panel for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, chairs the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Geriatric Oncology Working Group, and serves as co-chair of the National Cancer Institute Pancreatic Cancer Task Force. She has a strong commitment to teaching and education, serving as a leader of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Fox Chase for many years and publishing extensively in her area of expertise. In her role as Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute Executive Medical Director and professor of Clinical Medicine in the Perelman School of Medicine, Dr. Dotan will drive high-quality, personalized cancer care in Lancaster, and partner with senior leaders at Penn Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center to advance cancer care innovation and research across the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s cancer system. http://spr.ly/6048qFLYu

A committed group of clinicians, leaders, and staff--led by (l-r) Mike Killinger, MSN, RN, Celeste Heckman, MD, and Mrinalini Meesala, MD--make up the LG Health Physicians Well-Being Committee. Thanks to their ongoing efforts to improve the well-being of clinical care team members and combat burnout, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health was recently recognized through the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. Congratulations to this team for championing initiatives to improve the work environment, workflow efficiencies, and personal well-being that help physicians and patients thrive.

Nitin K. Tanna, MD—chief of breast imaging for Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health—says "there are specific things you can do for breast health." Tanna emphasizes that a healthy lifestyle is key and recommends not smoking, consuming alcohol in strict moderation (or, even better, not at all) and maintaining a healthy weight. http://spr.ly/6046qTHdQ

Join the Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Diabetes and Nutrition Center for a free event for people with diabetes, their supporters, and health-care providers, Thursday, Nov. 7 at our Suburban Pavilion, 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. ➡️ Gain insights on diabetes distress and burnout from an expert speaker ➡️ Engage in discussions with a panel on all things diabetes ➡️ Learn about meal prep on a budget ➡️ Explore products and services around diabetes tech, fitness, and wellness ➡️ Enjoy light refreshments and giveaways ➡️ Enter raffles Sign up here: http://spr.ly/6045q725S

Along with our presenting sponsors Benchmark Construction Company and Capital Blue Cross, we want to express our deep appreciation to everyone who supported our recent Wine Heart Gala. With your help, we netted more than $153,000 for our cardiovascular programs and services for our community. In addition, through gifts made that evening, we will be able to increase access to life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for local first responders, schools, churches, and non-profit organizations. We were honored to have one person who benefitted from the availability of AEDs, in attendance at the event, celebrating with his friends and family. In 2022, Fred Kohler (center) went into cardiac arrest at a local gym. Abbey Oatman (second from left), a Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health physician assistant, was working out close by. Along with others, she ran to Kohler's aid and began CPR. As they were doing breaths and compressions, an AED was brought to them, allowing them to shock Kohler within three minutes of his heart stopping. His pulse resumed, and he began to regain consciousness. By the time paramedics arrived on the scene, he was awake and talking before being taken to Lancaster General Hospital for bypass surgery. Learn more about the importance of AEDs, and how Kohler and Oatman, now running partners, have formed a lasting friendship: http://spr.ly/6041qAGWF

Each year, the Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania honors exceptional nurses practicing in the Commonwealth. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health was proud to have three honorees recognized at last evening's awards gala in Harrisburg. Congratulations!