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Lancaster General state-funded grant program called “Women: Take Action Against Cervical Cancer.” During the six-month program for low-income and uninsured women, six Lancaster County sites performed 171 free Pap tests for cervical cancer. Free treatment was provided to 15 percent of the women who had abnormal test results. We also launched a new initiative to educate employees and their families about colon cancer. We mailed letters to more than 1,730 employees age 50 and older, encouraging them to schedule a screening. When employees turn 50, they receive a special Happy Birthday greeting that includes information about the importance of preventative screening. Flu Shots In fall 2006, Lancaster General partnered with the Lancaster County Office of Aging to administer more than 3,000 flu shots and 369 pneumonia immunizations to senior citizens and individuals at high risk. There were 1,332 shots and 247 pneumonia immunizations provided the year before. Support Groups Lancaster General provides group and individual support for patients dealing with health challenges. Each year, more than 500 patients and their caregivers benefit from our support groups, treatment advice, financial assistance and transportation networks. Our newest support group is for patients with fibromyalgia. Other support groups focus on: • Advanced Cancer • Amputation • Brain Tumor • Breast Cancer and Lymphedema • Diabetes • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Insulin Pump • Journaling for Healing • Melanoma • Memory Loss • Multiple Sclerosis • Heart Disease • Stroke • Laryngectomy • Loss of a Baby • Prostate Cancer The Heart Healthy Women Program and Weis Markets offered healthy shopping tours that encourage healthy eating. Heart Healthy Woman Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women. At Lancaster General, our expanded Heart Healthy Woman Program offers a wide assortment of medical services, health assessments, educational classes and healthy lifestyle programs designed to empower women to take care of their hearts. The program helps women identify personal risk factors, increases their awareness of recommended screenings and helps them incorporate healthy lifestyle changes that will lead to a reduced risk of heart disease. Health Screenings Detecting disease early is often critical for successful, life-saving treatment. Lancaster General offers free screenings to men and women of all ages for a variety of health conditions. Lancaster General’s Wellness Center recently concluded a By Your Side on the web Please visit the Lancaster General Web site (www.LancasterGeneral.org) for more information about the programs mentioned on these pages. For information about support groups, search for “support groups.” For information about wellness offerings, search for “wellness offerings.” For information about Safe Kids Lancaster County, search for “Safe Kids.” 16 http://www.lancastergeneral.org/content/CommunitySupportGroups.htmEIGHT http://www.lancastergeneral.org/content/heart_healthy_woman_2007.htm http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco_aging/site/default.asp http://www.LancasterGeneral.org http://www.lancastergeneral.org/content/LG_Education_Wellness_Center.htm http://www.lancastergeneral.org/content/LG_Education_Wellness_Center.htm

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