About Main Line Health

Main Line Health is suburban Philadelphia's most comprehensive healthcare resource, offering a full range of medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, psychiatric and emergency services.

Forming the core of Main Line Health are four of the region's most respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau, Bryn Mawr, Paoli and Riddle—as well as one of the nation's premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. We're especially recognized for our cardiac, orthopedic, oncology, rehabilitation and women's clinical services.

In addition, Main Line Health trains more than 100 interns, residents and fellows annually from medical schools throughout the country. We are actively involved in numerous scientific research studies, many of which are funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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. | Licensed for 319 beds | Fact Sheet 
  Bryn Mawr Hospital is well-known throughout the region for high-quality, personalized care provided by board-certified physicians and an excellent nursing staff. A full-service hospital, Bryn Mawr offers a complete range of medical, surgical, maternity, pediatric, psychiatric, orthopedic and other specialty programs. Our orthopedic services have been ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania, and our physicians regularly show up in Philadelphia magazine’s annual listing of “Top Doctors” in the region.

• Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pa. | Licensed for 353 beds | Fact Sheet 
  Lankenau Hospital, an academic medical center supported by education and research, serves the community with a wide array of advanced clinical specialties. Our team of physicians, nurses and other professionals treat everything from routine health problems to the most complex cases. Heralded by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals for heart care, we have been ranked by AARP’s Modern Maturity as one of the top 50 metropolitan hospitals in the United States, with our cardiac, pulmonary and infectious-care programs in the top 10.

• Paoli Hospital, Paoli, Pa. | Licensed for 214 beds | Fact Sheet
  Named among the "Best of the Best" in patient satisfaction, Paoli Hospital is one of only 20 American hospitals that have consistently scored in the top 5 percent of the patient satisfaction survey for three years. Our medical staff of more than 600 primary care physicians, specialists and emergency room doctors are among the most highly skilled professionals in the region. We have pioneered innovative models of nursing care that contribute to our excellent patient satisfaction rating and personal approach to care.

• Riddle Hospital, Media, Pa. | Licensed for 230 beds | Fact Sheet
  Located in the heart of Delaware County, Riddle Hospital performs more than 76,000 outpatient procedures and handles more than 33,000 emergency room visitors per year. Our reliable and compassionate team works every day to create a warm, patient-focused environment. Named by the Delaware County Daily Times in multiple years as the best hospital in Delaware County, we have earned recognition for our radiology services, Heart and Vascular Center, Riddle Rehab, Cancer Center and many other specialized services.

• Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Malvern, Pa. | Licensed for 148 beds | Fact Sheet
  As the region's largest and most comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital dramatically helps individuals with disabilities achieve optimal independence. Treatment teams provide individualized programs for patients dealing with brain injury, stroke, spinal cord disorders, orthopedic injuries, postsurgical rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, amputations, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, chronic pain, Guillain-Barre Syndrome and other conditions. Our facilities include a 48-bed state-of-the-art Stroke Unit.

• Mirmont Treatment Center, Lima, Pa. | Licensed for 109 beds
  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.
  

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 Hospital 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 Centers
  Our comprehensive outpatient centers offer primary care doctors and specialists, plus laboratory, radiology, rehabilitation and other medical services at convenient locations in Audubon, Broomall, Collegeville, Exton and Newtown Square, Pa.
  

• Main Line Health Heart Center
  The Main Line Health Heart Center is one of the largest and most experienced cardiovascular programs in the Delaware Valley. With more than 90 cardiologists and cardiac surgeons representing our four acute care hospitals, the Center provides a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services, including all aspects of heart disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Stroke patients needing rehabilitation are treated in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital at its state-of-the-art Stroke Unit.
  

• Main Line Health Imaging
  From routine X-rays, ultrasound and mammography procedures to cutting-edge imaging technologies such as MRI, CT and PET scans, the most advanced radiology and diagnostic imaging services in the Philadelphia region are offered at Main Line Health Imaging. Our team of more than 30 board-certified radiologists performs more than 400,000 diagnostic and treatment procedures each year at 11 convenient locations, including our four acute care hospitals and seven outpatient imaging centers. All of our locations are connected through a high-speed network that allows our experts to quickly share high-resolution images and patient information with each other and with referring physicians.
  

• 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.
  

• Mid-County Senior Services
  Mid County Senior Services is a social-service organization that provides a variety of quality services and facilities for older adults, including adult day services, senior centers and home support programs. Since 1983 our mission has been to help elderly residents of our community remain living at home with independence, dignity, safety and well-being. We offer programs that help older men and women stay engaged, productive and physically active in their golden years without being a burden on their families.