LOHF, we are tackling two Big Questions. Big Question 2 is, “How will we become more sharply focused on building the talent pipeline in behavioral health to elevate mental well-being of youth and children in Lancaster County?”

Now Accepting Nurse Scholarship ApplicationsEach year nursing scholarships are awarded to students beginning their nursing education, those pursuing an LPN, RN, BSN, MSN, or other advanced degree, and nurses pursuing professional certifications, such as School Nurse Certificate. Our awards are based on financial need, passion for the nursing profession, proven ability to work hard, and […]

Children who experience adversity and trauma have an increased risk of developing heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and even some cancers. That’s why professionals in healthcare, social services, and education are re-evaluating the way we respond to childhood adversity. They are discovering that the consistent presence of at least one supportive adult in a child’s life […]

Our board and staff recently spent a day together to ask ourselves tough questions about implicit bias, micro-aggression, and racial equity. What we learned will help us each personally, and propel us to take LOHF’s mission of enhancing children’s behavioral health to the next level. Diversity, equity, and inclusion Our diversity positively influences perspective, and […]

The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Nurse Education Scholarship. The purpose of the Nurse Education Scholarship Program is to strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals in Lancaster County by supporting nursing students. This year, LOHF is investing $63,000 in the education local nursing students; this includes […]

  At LOHF, we’re connecting our grant partners to understand where they see the need for trauma-informed care in our community, and how we can collectively fill the gap for children. Our first step was to host a grant partner cohort earlier this month. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Trauma-Informed Care Mental healthcare providers are […]

Now Accepting Nurse Scholarship Applications Each year nursing scholarships are awarded to deserving students beginning their nursing education as well as students who are advancing their nursing careers. The LOHF nursing scholarship program supports nurses pursuing their LPN, RN, BSN, MSN, and advanced degrees. Our awards are based on financial need, passion for the nursing […]

“ABSOLUTELY RIVETING. PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT.” – New York Times journalist and author David Bornstein The Junior League of Lancaster, Lancaster Education Foundation, and LOHF invite you to a Film Screening of “Paper Tigers”. Tuesday, January 30 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine Suburban Pavillion 2100 Harrisburg Pike Third Floor Conference Room All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Space […]

The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017 Nurse Education Scholarship. The purpose of the Nurse Education Scholarship Program is to strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals in Lancaster County by supporting nursing students. This year, LOHF invested $63,000 in the education of 22 local nursing students; this […]

Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation will proudly present during the 9th Annual Adelante Education Forum, Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Lancaster-Lebanon IU-13 Conference Center. The Adelante Education Committee’s 2016 focus is “PARENTS: Champions of Home, School and Community: Building Partnerships for Student Success”. Have you ever struggled to find […]