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UPMC – World Class Care, Right Here

Located on a picturesque campus in Lancaster County, UPMC Lititz has been part of the community since 1927. The hospital has 148 licensed beds and offers services including orthopaedic surgery, sleep medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and a labor and delivery suite with access to a Level III NICU. UPMC Lititz is also certified by The Joint Commission for Advanced Stroke care. Along Highlands Drive outpatient offices flank the hospital creating a comprehensive experience for patients and providing convenient access to laboratory and imaging services.

Signature services on campus include:

  • UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
  • UPMC Magee-Womens
    – Including Level III NICU
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Pulmonology and Sleep Services
  • Emergency Department

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute provides nationally acclaimed vascular services right here in Lititz. Our combined experience, leading edge technology, and collaborative approach allow us to provide patients with access to the most advanced treatment options, including a range of clinical trials.

Our care team in central Pa. provides the complete continuum of heart care from pediatric cardiology specialists to cardiothoracic surgeons and electrophysiologists. Effectively treating heart disease begins with screening and early detection. That’s why our specialists in Lancaster County offer the most advanced non-invasive cardiac tests and procedures, including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and vascular ultrasound.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides access to high-quality, comprehensive cancer care to our region. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. This gives our patients local access to the latest clinical trials and research, which means you don’t have to leave central Pa. to find comprehensive cancer care. We offer you and your family the resources you need to fight cancer and get back to the life you love.

UPMC Magee-Womens
At UPMC Magee-Womens in central Pa., we understand the unique health care needs of women. No matter what age or stage of life you’re in, our physicians, nurses, and support staff are here to help you stay healthy. For more than 110 years, UPMC Magee has been committed to caring for women and their families. Magee, a world-class center for both women’s health and comprehensive medical-surgical care, was one of the first hospitals to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health. And now that history and tradition of excellence has expanded to central Pennsylvania.

UPMC Lititz provides Lancaster County with a Level III NICU, which allows advanced care for infants born at 27 weeks and above. Staffed by neonatologists and skilled nurses, it is designed to meet the needs of premature and sick full-term babies in the region.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery
At UPMC, our plastic surgeons believe that you deserve to look and feel your best. We offer a full range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures to help you achieve your personal appearance goals, refine your natural beauty, and correct aesthetic issues resulting from injury, disease, congenital problems, or other physical changes. During your consultation, our team of highly trained, award-winning providers will work closely with you to deliver natural-looking results that rejuvenate your appearance and exceed your expectations. Our providers will evaluate your needs, answer your questions, and develop an individualized care plan for you. If surgery is required, our providers use leading-edge, effective surgical techniques to reduce trauma to the body, minimize scarring, and promote optimal results. Our providers also perform comprehensive reconstruction procedures for cancer survivors and patients who have experienced traumatic hand injuries, burns, or other aesthetic problems caused by disease or injury.

Orthopaedic Care
We offer the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options in the central Pa. region. Our physicians use state-of-the-art imaging, pain management therapies, surgical and nonsurgical methods, and rehabilitation to treat a full range of orthopaedic conditions. Our doctors can diagnose and treat injuries or medical conditions that are affecting your ability to exercise, participate in sports, or maintain an active lifestyle. Our experts treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions as well as concussion. Should you need surgery, our program offers complete patient care, from pre-surgery classes through rehabilitation close to home and our providers are trained in robotic assisted total joint replacements.

General Surgery
We combine the personalized care of a regional hospital with the advanced technology of a large health system to get you back on your feet as safely and quickly as possible. From appendicitis to hernias and gall bladder procedures, our team at UPMC Lititz is there when an emergent condition requires surgery. In addition to performing traditional open surgical procedures, our surgeons use the latest laparoscopic and robotic techniques to promote healing, minimize discomfort, and reduce the risk of post-surgical complications.

Pulmonology and sleep services
Specialists at UPMC Lititz including pulmonologists, allergists, thoracic surgeons, sleep medicine experts, oncologists and more, provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of lung conditions. The combined expertise of our team covers a wide range of pulmonary conditions and critical care medicine, from asthma and sleep apnea to lung cancer and rare genetic forms of COPD.

At UPMC, we also recognize that sleep issues may be a result of many conditions. This is why our comprehensive program includes multi-specialty providers that work together to provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and management for disorders that affect your sleep. Our specialists will conduct a complete evaluation of your symptoms and, if necessary, refer you for a sleep study or additional specialty care to accurately diagnose your condition.

Emergency Department
UPMC Lititz is prepared to take the best care of you or your loved one in the event of a serious
accident or health condition. Our emergency room is open 24/7 and is equipped with state-of-
the-art technology.

An emergency room visit is the right choice for illnesses or injuries that are serious or life-threatening, and where the time needed to contact your primary care provider may mean permanent damage to your health. This can include, but is not limited to:

  • Chest pain or severe abdominal pain
  • Severe burns
  • Deep cuts or bleeding that will not stop
  • Sudden blurred or loss of vision
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Numbness in the face, arm, or leg
  • Sudden, severe headache (not a migraine)
  • Seizures
  • Suspected fractures
  • Mental confusion
  • Fainting
  • Eye injuries

For more information about services and locations close to home, please visit UPMC in Central PA.

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