July 12, 2005

Rep. Pitts congratulates Lancaster General Hospital on receiving national recognition

Washington —In an effort to highlight the outstanding health care services available to residents of Lancaster County , Congressman Joe Pitts (R, PA-16) today congratulated Lancaster General Hospital for its inclusion in U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of top hospitals. 

Lancaster General Hospital made top fifty lists in the areas of Heart and Heart Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Hormonal Disorders, as well as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT).   LGH’s best showing was on the cardiac list (34 out of 50).

I’d like to congratulate LGH on being included yet again among the nation’s top hospitals.  The honor is well-deserved and proof of the outstanding service LGH provides our community.  Lancaster families should be proud of LGH and reassured that they can rely on LGH in their time of need,” said Congressman Pitts.

The July 11, 2005 print edition of U.S. News and World Report includes the lists of America ’s top hospitals.  They can also be viewed on the Internet at: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/tophosp.htm.

Congressman Pitts continued, “In a time when we hear too much about the bad news facing our health care system, it’s important to recognize outstanding care and service when it’s provided.  In the coming weeks, Congress will address challenges facing America ’s health care system.  I look forward to working on these issues to reduce health care costs and increase the level of care provided to America ’s families.”

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