HERSHEY, Pa. — Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd., will begin providing inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology services and procedures at Penn State Health’s Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers, starting Monday, June 2. This agreement will significantly increase patient access to these critical services and procedures.
“Gastroenterology services and procedures are in high demand,” said Kyle Snyder, president of Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers. “This agreement with Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd., which has been serving the medical needs of central Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, expands access to high quality, patient-centered care and innovative therapies.”
The collaboration will feature a dedicated team of 10 board-certified physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including gastrointestinal cancers such as esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, liver and colorectal cancers.
In addition to routine care, Harrisburg Gastroenterology will provide advanced therapeutic endoscopy services, including techniques to aid in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, as well as address benign intestinal, biliary, pancreatic and liver diseases.
With the addition of these advanced gastrointestinal treatments, Penn State Health patients will benefit from state-of-the-art care without having to leave their community. This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the quality and accessibility of health care services in the region, ultimately improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.