Lankenau Medical Center

05/05/2026

A major milestone in orthopaedic surgical innovation at Lankenau Medical Center today — our first MAKO SmartRobotics™️ total joint replacement case, led by Dr. Blair S. Ashley and team.

For patients needing total hip or total/partial knee replacement, this technology allows surgeons to create a personalized 3D plan before surgery and use robotic guidance during the procedure. The result is greater precision in implant placement, protection of healthy tissue and joint replacements designed to move more naturally.

This achievement reflects months of preparation, training, and teamwork — and our commitment to staying on the cutting edge of surgical care!

04/21/2026

Our amazing emergency room nurses not only provide excellent care but throw a wedding in a pinch!

When bride Melissa Kellogg's big day was thrown into chaos by a seizure, the Lankenau Medical Center team pulled off an amazing impromptu ceremony for her and Derek Graham. We love how our nurses show up for patients in ways that never cease to amaze us!

Congrats Melissa and Derek!

🔗 Read about in People Magazine, which picked up Saturday's Philadelphia Inquirer story.: https://people.com/bride-collapses-and-suffers-seizure-just-30-minutes-before-her-wedding-11953764

/ People, Philadelphia Inquirer

04/14/2026

We’re so thrilled that Bob Kelly FOX 29 of Fox 29 visited the Deaver Wellness Farm at Lankenau Medical Center to show where we grow fresh food to better the health of our patients and community. The Lankenau Medical Center Foundation Ambassadors joined members and volunteers of Women in Healthcare Philadelphia to learn about the farm and help with planting.

Attendees gained insight on how the farm supports nutrition initiatives, patient wellness programs and community access to healthy food.

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Fox 29's Bob Kelly helps in the garden at Deaver Wellness Farm in Penn Wynne, PA.

04/13/2026

We invite survivors and family members to join us for Cancer Survivors Day to reconnect, reflect and celebrate. It’s a powerful reminder of how far our survivors have come and the community that supported them every step of the way.

🔗 Be sure to register and learn more: https://bit.ly/48I4Yuk

04/09/2026

National , observed each April, is an opportunity to spread awareness about the life-saving power of organ donation and encourage organ donor registration. Gift of Life is proud to work with our dedicated hospital partners throughout the region to honor donor heroes and their generous families who have saved lives through organ and tissue donation.

Thank you to AtlantiCare, Geisinger, Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Jefferson Health Lansdale, Lankenau Medical Center, Nazareth Hospital, Riddle Hospital, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, St. Luke's University Health Network and UPMC Harrisburg for honoring donor heroes with Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremonies during the first week of . We continue to work together to help give every man, woman and child on the waitlist a second chance at life.

You can help when you sign up as an organ donor at donors1.org/register

04/08/2026

👋 Hello from Lankenau Medical Center! We visited to spread the word about SAAM. On the left is Jessica Curci, Main Line Health System Forensic Nursing Coordinator and on the right is Lauren Uhl, VSC's Client Information/Grant Management & Special Initiatives Supervisor.

About SAAM

ℹ️ April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Chances are you know someone who has experienced this type of violence even if they have not told you.

Your words and actions can help survivors feel seen and supported. The teal ribbon is a symbol of healing, awareness, and believing survivors.

💡 Need to talk? We are here for you.

🌟 VSC’s helpline for victims of crime is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.

📲 888.521.0983 to reach our helpline for victims of crime and their loved ones
📎 Visit victimservicescenter(dot)org to request a callback from our staff
🌎 Interpreter service is available in 240+ languages. Just say “interpreter” when you call and we can get it set up in a moment.

Line Health

04/02/2026

We’re home to the largest robotic coronary bypass program in the United States — and we just took another step forward. ❤️

At Main Line Health, our cardiac team has successfully completed its first procedure using the next-generation da Vinci 5 Surgical System.

This milestone builds on more than 3,100 robotic procedures performed since 2005 at Lankenau Medical Center — continuing a legacy of innovation, precision and less-invasive options for patients.

Kudos to Dr. Francis Sutter, Dr. Mariano Brizzio and the entire cardiac team for leading the way.

🔗 As we expand what’s possible in heart care, there’s more to come. Learn about this less‑invasive alternative to open‑heart bypass surgery: https://pages.mainlinehealth.org/cabg

03/31/2026

For the first time in Lankenau Medical Center's history, a critically ill infant (born at less than one pound) and requiring support on a high-frequency jet ventilator was safely held skin-to-skin by her mother.

For the past six weeks, the baby's parents have sat in a chair between her and her twin brother's incubators. They have been able to participate in hands-on care with their babies but have been unable to hold even one of the twins because of their critical medical status.

The milestone represents the culmination of interdisciplinary collaboration, extensive staff education and simulations, meticulous planning and a commitment to family-centered care. Nurses, respiratory therapists, neonatologists and advanced practice practitioners carefully coordinated every detail with precision and safety. For this mother, it was the first opportunity to hold one of the twins - to make a connection, provide comfort, and give her hope during this fragile time.

This achievement not only highlights the advanced capabilities of our NICU but sets a new standard for what compassionate, innovative care can look like across our system.

03/31/2026

Only 20% of hospital presidents are women. Anna Michelle Brandt is one of them — and she doesn't take that distinction lightly.

This Women's History Month, the president of Lankenau Medical Center shares what drew her here: a rare mix of clinical excellence, research expertise and a community that feels like home.

🎥 Watch more!

Anna Michelle Brandt, the new president of Lankenau Medical Center, said she hopes to pave the way for other women in health care.

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