A new name for home of Lankenau Heart Institute cardiac care: Penny and Warren Weiner Heart Pavilion
Donation to fund construction of outpatient cardiac imaging suite with 2 new CT scanners
Wynnewood, PA — The 10-year-old Heart Pavilion, which is home to the Lankenau Heart Institute cardiovascular program, part of Main Line Health, that is perennially ranked among Pennsylvania’s best, now has a new name after a historic donation that will fund a modern imaging suite and other enhancements.
The building was officially renamed the Penny and Warren Weiner Heart Pavilion after a generous gift from one of Lankenau Medical Center’s foremost philanthropists, Penny Weiner, which also honors her late husband.
The initial portion of the gift will fund construction of The Penny Weiner Outpatient Imaging Center, including two new CT scanners on the pavilion’s ground floor. In recent years, CT scans have become more critical to diagnosing coronary heart disease as well as valvular heart disease. The remaining portion will fund various other programmatic, technological, imaging, educational and surgical enhancements as needs arise.
Penny Weiner and her late husband have been involved with philanthropic leadership at Lankenau Medical Center since the late 1970s. This gift, said hospital President Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, is among the most impactful ever received.
“Penny and Warren as a team were philanthropic leaders for Lankenau Medical Center since the late 1970s, and Penny has continued that legacy since her husband’s passing,” Galbraith said. “On behalf of the entire Lankenau Medical Center team, let me express our heartfelt gratitude for this wonderful donation. The number of CT scans performed here for cardiovascular diagnosis has surged more than tenfold in recent years, with demand for more. Because of this gift, we’ll be able to meet that demand.”
Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and CEO, Main Line Health, said the donation will keep Lankenau Heart Institute in a leadership role in the region.
“We take pride in being at the forefront in cardiovascular care, and this gift will do a tremendous amount to keep us there,” Lynch said. “It means more access to CT scans for patients, more state-of-the-art imaging, and faster diagnosis and care. It makes us even more excited about our future.”
Since its launch in its new building in 2013, Lankenau Heart Institute has more than doubled its cardiovascular surgery volume, with U.S. News & World Report ranking it as high-performing in cardiovascular, heart and vascular surgery, including care for aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Penny Weiner expressed pleasure at being able to contribute to Lankenau Heart Institute’s success.
“Lankenau Medical Center has meant so much to Warren and me throughout the years,” Penny Weiner said. “Their cardiac care is second to none. I’m glad to do what I can to help the hospital and its patients."
About Lankenau Heart Institute
The Lankenau Heart Institute is Main Line Health's premier comprehensive cardiovascular medicine and surgery program. Lankenau Heart Institute brings together the clinical expertise of all four Main Line Health acute care hospitals and both the employed and community cardiology practices to ensure that patients receive a level of quality, service and experience that is unparalleled in the region. Through the systemwide coordination of services, Lankenau Heart Institute delivers preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative cardiovascular services at each of our locations including Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital.
Lankenau Heart Institute continues to be an innovator in the use of beating-heart techniques and robotic-assisted procedures for coronary artery revascularization, minimally invasive and transcatheter approaches for valve repair and replacement, complex aortic surgery and heart rhythm disorders. With our growing experience and focus on minimally invasive techniques, Lankenau Heart Institute has expanded participation in clinical trials year after year. Our physicians are frequently invited to participate in clinical/medical device trials, many of which are designed to facilitate the use of minimally invasive approaches and procedures.
With a collaborative team of expert consultative cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and specially trained advance practice nurses and technologists, Lankenau Heart Institute is dedicated to managing and treating patients with simple to complex cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, aortic disease, coronary and peripheral vascular disease, lipid and genetic abnormalities, heart rhythm disorders and valve disease. Our team of cardiologists and cardiac and vascular specialists provide patients and their families with expert cardiovascular care, close to home.