Lankenau Medical Center

03/02/2026

Main Line Health is excited to announce that Anna Michelle Brandt, MSHA, MBA, has been named President of Lankenau Medical Center, effective March 1. Anna Michelle comes from University Hospital, a 519-bed academic medical center in Newark, New Jersey, where she served as Chief Operating Officer.

“Anna Michelle is a proven leader with deep experience guiding academic medical centers through growth, change and innovation,” said Ed Jimenez, President and CEO of Main Line Health. “Her commitment to quality, strong physician partnership and operational excellence make her the right leader to build on Lankenau Medical Center’s legacy while positioning the hospital for continued success in the years ahead.”

As President of Lankenau Medical Center, Anna Michelle will provide executive leadership for the hospital’s clinical, academic and operational priorities. She will work closely with physician, clinician and non-clinical leaders to advance high-quality patient care, support education and research, and ensure the hospital remains well-positioned to meet the needs of the communities it serves.

🔗 Learn more about Anna Michelle: https://bit.ly/4chGzP3

02/12/2026

On frigid mornings outside Lankenau Medical Center, Greg Hamell is making sure the cold isn't the first thing that employees feel.

Check out a story that came about when Lankenau employees reached out to 6abc and told Action News he deserved it.

12/19/2025

Lankenau Medical Center and Paoli Hospital have been named among the top general acute care hospitals in the country in the new Forbes Top Hospitals ratings.

Both received four out of five stars based on an evaluation that reviews publicly available data, clinical outcomes, best practices and patient experience.

This recognition reflects the safe, high-quality care Main Line Health provides and reinforces our ongoing work to deliver exceptional care close to home for the communities we serve.

🔗 Visit our website to find care close to home: https://bit.ly/4q9VPB1

11/13/2025

Main Line Health is proud to announce that Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital and Riddle Hospital earned the prestigious Hospital Safety Grade of A from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

"Sustaining straight A grades is a testament to the work being done by our teams every day and shows our community they can count on high-quality, comprehensive care that’s close to home,” said Ed Jimenez, President and CEO of Main Line Health. “We focus on these grades because they are critical indicators, providing an independent measure of whether we are achieving our number one priority of patient safety.”

Paoli Hospital was recognized with a B. Leapfrog assigns letter grades to general hospitals across the country, using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/47SK3U9

10/31/2025

Thanks, Cassie and Haley, for stopping by! ❤️🍬

10/10/2025

On September 24, Max’s first heavenly birthday, the staff of Lankenau Medical Center was deeply honored to receive Max’s Angel Closet, a heartfelt donation made with love by Meghan and Frank Eichhorn and the Adalyn Rose Foundation. This initiative was created in memory of their son, Maxwell “Max” James Eichhorn, who was born sleeping at Lankenau Medical Center on September 24, 2024.

Max’s Angel Closet provides mini wardrobes filled with clothing, hats, bows and personalized angel nameplates to families who must say both hello and goodbye to their child in the same breath.

Through this initiative, the Eichhorns' hope to bring comfort, compassion and connection to families experiencing unimaginable loss. Though Max’s time with them was heartbreakingly brief, his impact is profound.

The generosity of the Eichhorns transforms grief into comfort, and Max’s legacy into a lasting light for families in need.

10/06/2025

We are proud to announce that Lankenau Medical Center has received the distinguished top rating of three stars from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in all analyzed procedures.

Lankenau Medical Center earned three stars in the multiprocedural overall category, which covers all heart and thoracic procedures rated by STS.

It also received the top rating in isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery, isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgery, and isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, placing Lankenau Medical Center among the nation’s leaders in complex heart care.

"I am so thrilled to see our heart program earn these recognitions from STS," said Basel Ramlawi, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Lankenau Medical Center and co-Director of the Lankenau Heart Institute. "Patients can trust they’re receiving elite care close to home — or travel from across the country knowing they’ll be in expert hands that achieve top results,"

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3KDdnWX

09/30/2025

As trauma program manager at Lankenau Medical Center, Janine Skahan is familiar with the types of patients who can become organ donors and advocates for timely referrals from the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) teams. She works closely with the Vice President of Patient Care Services to co-lead quarterly Donation Council meetings. She has participated in the Donor Dash and Gift of Life's Donation Champion Learning Sessions and attended the 2025 Gift of Life Organ Donation & Transplantation Summit.

Janine actively supports National Donate Life Month, and has taken the lead on the annual HAP campaign for Lankenau Medical Center. Janine works with hospital staff across many departments to ensure that organ and tissue donation are top of mind during April!

Join us in thanking Janine for being an Advocate in Action! Learn more about our amazing advocates at donors1.org/advocates

09/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Prior, part of Lankenau Heart Institute, will now see patients in Newtown Square.

Dr. Prior cares for adults with many types of heart problems. He helps people who have or may be at risk for conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart valve problems, irregular heartbeats and heart failure. He has a special interest in caring for heart valve issues.

Dr. Prior works closely with his patients, making sure they are part of their care. He creates personalized care plans designed to help every patient thrive.

He will also see patients at Lankenau Medical Center.

🔗 Schedule an appointment online today: https://bit.ly/45JerND

07/31/2025

07/29/2025

Main Line Health is proud to announce that three of its acute care hospitals have been recognized for their excellence in the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Hospital have all achieved high rankings in both regional and state listings.

The rankings:
🏥 Lankenau Medical Center: sixth regionally, 13th statewide
🏥 Paoli Hospital: eighth regionally, 17th statewide
🏥 Bryn Mawr Hospital: 10th regionally, 22nd statewide

"Our team strives every day to deliver the highest level of care to our patients,” said Ed Jimenez, President and CEO of Main Line Health. “Seeing Lankenau, Paoli and Bryn Mawr Hospitals recognized in these rankings is a testament to their dedication and hard work. It is a privilege to lead such an outstanding group of healthcare professionals committed to patient care excellence."

🔗 Read more: https://www.mainlinehealth.org/news/2025/07/29/main-line-health-hospitals

07/25/2025

The Lankenau Medical Center Foundation (LMCF) recently launched its Ambassadors Program, bringing together its seven founding members for a kick-off meeting and campus tour.

The LMCF Ambassadors Program is comprised of several emerging leaders committed to advocating for and advancing the mission of Lankenau Medical Center, while also learning more about hospital operations and philanthropy.

Joining the kick-off meeting was new Main Line Health President and CEO Ed Jimenez and former Lankenau Medical Center's President Katie Galbraith (not pictured), who both spoke at the event.

🔗 If you are interested in learning more or would like to receive future updates about the program, please connect with our team today: https://forms.office.com/r/mFC9JmpS4K

We look forward to all that lies ahead with this committed group of leaders.