About Main Line Health

Founded in 1985, Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are four of the region’s respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as one of the nation’s premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital; Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery; and the Home Care Network, a home health service. Main Line Health also consists of Main Line HealthCare, one of the region’s largest multi-specialty physician networks, and the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a non-profit biomedical research organization located on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center. Main Line Health hospitals, with more than 10,000 employees and 2,000 physicians, are the recipients of numerous awards for quality care and service, including recognition among Truven Health Analytics’ list of Top 100 Hospitals and Magnet®, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence. Main Line Health is among the area’s leaders in medicine, providing advanced patient-centered care, education and research to help our community stay healthy.

Our People: Making the Main Difference

More than 10,000 people are part of the Main Line Health family, making us one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

• Nurses
  Our nurses have been heralded for being among the nation's very best. The American Nurses Credential Center has awarded three of our acute care hospitals—Bryn Mawr, Lankenau and Paoli—“Magnet” status in recognition of our nurses’ skills, professionalism and commitment to superior patient care.

• Physicians
  Our primary care physicians are conveniently located right here in the communities we serve, providing family medicine, internal medicine, pediatric and gynecologic care.

• Researchers
  In addition to providing excellent patient care, many of our doctors—more than 1,900 strong—are involved in national research studies to prevent and treat illness. A number have earned superior national and international reputations as leaders in their specialized fields, and quite a few have been recognized by local and national publications as well as their peers for being among the finest medical professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Our Hospitals: Environments for Excellence

• Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pa.
  Bryn Mawr Hospital, a member of Main Line Health, is a 319-bed, not-for-profit acute-care teaching hospital dedicated to helping the community stay well ahead on the path to life-long health. The Hospital has achieved Magnet® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the nation’s highest award for recognizing excellence in nursing care, and has been nationally recognized by Press Ganey, Thomson Reuters (now Truven Analytics), The Joint Commission and other healthcare ratings organizations for its high quality patient care. In 2012, the hospital was named among US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for the Philadelphia metro area. The Hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, orthopedic care, cardiovascular care, maternity care, bariatrics, neurovascular and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, all aided by a dedicated team of health care professionals and innovative technology such as the da Vinci®TM Surgical System’s robotic technology and RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System. Bryn Mawr Hospital has collaborated with Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children to include round-the-clock pediatric care for the pediatric inpatient unit and in the pediatric emergency department with additional board-certified emergency medicine physicians. For more information about Bryn Mawr Hospital, visit mainlinehealth.org/brynmawr.

• Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, Pa.
  Lankenau Medical Center, a member of Main Line Health, has been dedicated to healing and comforting the community with a warm, personal touch for over 150 years. Located on a 93-acre suburban campus just outside of Philadelphia, the 331-bed, not-for-profit teaching hospital includes one of the nation’s leading cardiovascular centers; the Lankenau Institute of Medical Research, one of the few freestanding hospital-associated research centers in the nation; and offers state-of-the-art services in cancer care, digestive health care, heart care, lung care, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedic care, pediatric care and maternity care. Lankenau has been named among US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals in the for the Philadelphia metro area for digestive health, geriatrics, heart care, kidney disorders, neurology and neurosurgery, lung care and urology. Lankenau has achieved The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care and breast cancer care and is one of the nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. The hospital has achieved MAGNET® designation, the nation’s highest award for excellence in nursing care. Lankenau is recognized as a national leader in advancing new options to diagnose and treat illness, protect against disease and save lives. For more information about Lankenau Medical Center, visit mainlinehealth.org/lankenau.

• Paoli Hospital, Paoli, Pa.
  Paoli Hospital, a member of Main Line Health, is a 226-bed, not-for-profit acute care hospital and Level II Regional Trauma Center with outpatient facilities in Exton and Collegeville. In 2012, Paoli Hospital was named for the fourth time among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters (now Truven Health Analytics). It was one of only 20 medium-sized community hospitals nationwide and the only hospital in Pennsylvania to make the list in this category. Paoli was named among US News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for the Philadelphia metro area for excellence in five specialties including orthopedics, geriatrics, nephrology, gastroenterology and urology and is a multi-year recipient of the Premier “Award for Quality” for providing outstanding patient care and maintaining operational efficiency. Paoli is one of only three percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® Designation twice for its superior nursing staff and was among the first in efficiency, satisfaction and healing. For more information about Paoli Hospital, visit mainlinehealth.org/paoli.

• Riddle Hospital, Media, Pa.
  Riddle Hospital, a member of Main Line Health, is a not-for-profit, acute-care hospital for 204 inpatient beds and 23 Transitional Care Center beds. Riddle has been nationally recognized by The Joint Commission, HealthGrades, the Society of Chest Pain Centers and other health care ratings organizations for its high quality patient care. The hospital offers a full range of services including maternity, orthopedic care and cardiovascular care--aided by a dedicated team of health care professionals and advanced technology. The emergency department provides 24-hour care. Health Center 4, a LEED Certified Gold building, houses the Rothman Institute, a variety of outpatient programs and a new state of the art surgical center. For more information about Riddle Hospital, visit mainlinehealth.org/riddle.

• Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Malvern, Pa.
  Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, a member of Main Line Health, is a leader in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The 148-bed, not-for-profit hospital offers the full continuum of rehabilitation services, including acute inpatient care, as well as outpatient services for adults and adolescents. The range of illnesses and injuries treated at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital includes traumatic, mild traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, stroke and other neurological disorders, spinal cord injury and amputee and orthopedic injuries and illnesses. In addition, the Main Line Health Outpatient Rehab Network provides rehabilitation services at convenient locations in Philadelphia’s western suburbs for patients of all ages. For more information about Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, visit mainlinehealth.org/rehab.

• Mirmont Treatment Center, Lima, Pa.
  For more than 20 years, Mirmont Treatment Center has helped those suffering from addiction to begin the journey of recovery from alcoholism and drug dependency. We offer people aged 18 and over and their families a full spectrum of programs, including: inpatient services, such as medically monitored detoxification, rehabilitation and treatment for dual-diagnosis patients; intensive outpatient therapy; and individual therapy. For more information about Mirmont Treatment Center, visit mainlinehealth.org/mirmont.

Our Family: Related Centers and Programs

• Behavioral Health Services
  Behavioral Health Services helps individuals, couples, children and families address and manage their personal challenges with a focus on healthy, productive solutions. Experienced behavioral health specialists deal with many factors that affect mental and emotional health and quality of life. Our extensive network of behavioral health specialists and professionals includes M.D.s and Ph.D.s with expertise in a wide variety of disorders and problems, including anxiety, depression, relationship/marriage issues, child and adult psychology, addictions and domestic violence.

• FirstCall EAP
  FirstCall is an innovative employee assistance program (EAP) that provides the expertise and resources needed to address and resolve personal, family and work/life issues affecting employee job performance. FirstCall offers services through in-person counseling, telephone counseling, and print and online resources.

• Home Care Network
  The Home Care Network provides skilled home healthcare, hospice, home infusion services, extended home care, and respiratory and home medical equipment for patients in their own homes.

• Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
  Located adjacent to Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa., the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research is an independent medical research and educational facility that conducts advanced investigative research into cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related diseases in collaboration with Main Line Health physicians and hospitals.

• Main Line Health Laboratories
  Main Line Health Laboratories is one of the region’s leading providers of medical testing services, with offices in each of our four acute care hospitals and at convenient locations throughout the suburbs.

• Main Line HealthCare
  Main Line HealthCare is a dynamic network of physician practices aligned with Main Line Health and the Jefferson Health System. Our membership includes many of the region’s most respected and accomplished physicians and surgeons, who serve on the medical staff of our hospitals and share an unparalleled commitment to providing quality care.