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Lancaster General Health's popular mammogram party returned to the Suburban ... Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 138 seconds Lancaster General Health's popular mammogram party returned to the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion on Thursday, May 10, 2012 -- with a touch of green for spring. Susan Shapiro from WGAL-TV 8 News reported live from the event during their May 10 news broadcast. |
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LG Health in the News: Dr. Philip Bayliss on rising premature birth rates (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 54 seconds Every year 15 million babies are born prematurely in the United States. and the World Health Organization is giving the U.S. a failing grade when it comes to lowering that number. Dr. Philip Bayliss, from Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Women & Babies Hospital, discusses this trend in a May 3, 2012 interview featured on WGAL-TV News 8. |
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LG Health in the News: Dr. Jon Bentz discusses WHO report on dementia (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 235 seconds Jon Bentz, PhD, ABN, LG Health Neuropsychology Specialists, is interviewed by WGAL-TV medical reporter Susan Shapiro about a report released by the World Health Organization that projects that dementia cases will triple by 2050. |
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LG Health in the News: Dr. Madhavi Reddy discusses pain killer addiction (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 183 seconds WGAL-TV reports on a new wave in addiction to pain killers. Dr. Madhavi Reddy, director of Pain Specialists at Lancaster General Health, is interviewed about the increase in sales and prescriptions of pain medications. |
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LG Health in the News: Sisters give birth to sons on same day at WBH (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 69 seconds It's something that doesn't happen very often: two sisters giving birth on the same day. Now it's happened in Lancaster County at Women & Babies Hospital. On Monday, March 12, sisters Lori-Anne Perciful and Elizabeth Hertzog gave birth just 13 hours apart. They both gave birth to two sons... cousins who will now share the same birthday. |
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LG Health in the News: Anesthesiologist Dr. Chris Peterson marries couple at WBH (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 68 seconds On Saturday, March 10, 2012, Lancaster General Health anesthesiologist Chris Peterson, MD, gave an epidural to a woman giving birth, and ended up marrying the couple just hours later. Freddie and Jessica Rivera from Lancaster were supposed to get married on Monday, but plans changed with their daughter Isabella's earlier-than-expecte d arrival. This news segment was featured on WGAL News 8. |
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LG Health in the News: State Sen. Mike Folmer battling blood cancer (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 94 seconds Sen. Mike Folmer, a state senator from Lebanon County, is battling a blood cancer. Folmer has been diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. WGAL News 8 talked to Beth Horenkamp, MD, from Hematology/Oncology Medical Specialists about non-hodgkins lymphoma. This news segment aired on Feb. 23, 2012. |
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LG Health in the News: Doctor discusses importance of proper dosages for children (WHTM) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 143 seconds Dr. Richard Grunden, LG Health Susquehanna Family Medicine talks about recommendations for over-the-counter medication. For kids, the right dosage can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. WHTM News 27's Valerie Pritchett interviews Dr. Grunden during this Jan. 27, 2012 news report. |
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LG Health in the News: "Brush Brush Smile Bus" visits WBH, short (WPMT) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 20 seconds Making sure newborns receive good oral health care is the goal of the Brush Brush Bus. It rolled into Lancaster on Jan. 27, 2012, offering families of newborns kits with gum wipes--a finger toothbrush and brushing tips. Saint Joseph Health Ministries is behind the initiative. this news segment was featured on WPMT Fox 43 News at 6 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2012 |
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LG Health in the News: "Brush Brush Smile Bus" visits WBH, full (WPMT) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 41 seconds Making sure newborns receive good oral health care is the goal of the Brush Brush Bus. It rolled into Lancaster on Jan. 27, 2012, offering families of newborns kits with gum wipes--a finger toothbrush and brushing tips. Saint Joseph Health Ministries is behind the initiative. this news segment was featured on WPMT Fox 43 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2012. |
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LG Health in the News: Dr. Michael Reihart on dangers of synthetic drugs, short (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 44 seconds After Pennsylvania banned syntheic marijuana last year, people have found some new products to get high. some of them are called "sprinklz", an herbal incense... and "blow your mind," a glass cleaner. Dr. Michael Reihart, from the Lancaster Emergency Associates, discusses synthetic drug use and the dangers of using these products in this manner with WGAL News 8. |
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What is your real "Heart Age"? (Couple Video) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 39 seconds Do you know your real "Heart Age?" What is Heart Age and how can it help you reduce your risk of heart disease? Take our quick risk assessment at LGHealth.org/HeartAg e and see if your Heart Age matches your chronological age. Once complete, print out the results and share them with your family doctor. |
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What is your real "Heart Age?" (Mom and Daughter Video) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 40 seconds Do you know your real "Heart Age?" What is Heart Age and how can it help you reduce your risk of heart disease? Take our quick risk assessment at LGHealth.org/HeartAg e and see if your Heart Age matches your chronological age. Once complete, print out the results and share them with your family doctor. |
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LG Health in the News: First Lancaster County baby of 2012 born at WBH, short (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 49 seconds At Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA, Barbara and Matthew Kniesly brought baby Andrew into the world. he was born 5 minutes after midnight on Jan. 1, 2012. This video features the Kniesly family and was featured on WGAL-TV 8 News on January 2, 2012. |
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LG Health in the News: First Lancaster County baby of 2012 born at WBH, full (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 72 seconds At Lancaster General Health Women & Babies Hospital in Lancaster, PA, Barbara and Matthew Kniesly brought baby Andrew into the world. he was born 5 minutes after midnight on Jan. 1, 2012. This video features the Kniesly family and was featured on WGAL-TV 8 News on January 2, 2012. |
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LG Health in the News: 8 'P's' of weight loss success, with Dr. Scott Deron (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 134 seconds Dr. Scott Deron, cardiologist and a medical bariatrician at Lancaster General Health, says to remember the "p's" of successful weight loss: portion size, pre-planning, pre-packaging, posting what you eat, protein, persistence, positive thinking and partner with someone for support. Dr. Deron explains these strategies in this WGAL News "8 On Your Side" health report by Susan Shapiro. |
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LG Health in the News: Simple ways to lose weight, with Dr. Scott Deron, full (WGAL) Posted by: LancasterGeneral
Video duration: 154 seconds When we start thinking about ways to get healthier, a big resolution many people have is to lose weight. but its easier said than done. '8 on your side' medical reporter Susan Shapiro talked to Dr. Scott Deron from The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health, and he made some practical suggestions that you can use to lose that weight and keep the pounds off. |


















