About Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Beginning with Hershey Medical Center in 1970, Penn State Health has grown to include five adult acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital and a variety of specialty hospitals, joint operations and specialty sites. In 2017, Physicians’ Alliance LTD, the largest independent physician practice group in Lancaster County, joined Penn State Health. That same year, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to create a value-based, community care network.

Holy Spirit Health System, based in East Pennsboro Township, Pa., became part of Penn State Health in 2020. Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, a $300 million acute care hospital in Enola, Pa., opened its doors to patients in Oct. 2021.

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, a five-story acute care hospital in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, opened its doors to patients in Oct. 2022.

Mission

• Continually improve the health and well-being of the people of Pennsylvania and beyond
• Provide excellent, compassionate, culturally responsive and equitable care
• Educate and train health care professionals
• Advance evidence-based medical innovation through research and discovery

Vision

Our vision is to be Pennsylvania’s most trusted health care organization.