PAM Health Commits $5 Million to Lebanon Valley College Nursing Program

The gift will name the nursing program the PAM Health School of Nursing at Lebanon Valley College.

Dr. James M. MacLaren, LVC President, announced that national healthcare leader PAM Health, which operates medical rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, wound care clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations across the United States, has committed $5 million to name the nursing program the PAM Health School of Nursing at Lebanon Valley College. This commitment is the fourth in the College's history to exceed $5 million.

The PAM Health School of Nursing at Lebanon Valley College includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, which was launched in Fall 2022. A new 36,000-square-foot facility opened a year later and was honored with a 2025 Outstanding Project Awardby Learning by Design in May. Dr. Terri Worthey,Interim Chair of Nursing, leads the program, which is scheduled to graduate its first class of nurses in May 2026, a date which nearly coincides with the anticipated summer opening of PAM Health's closest location, PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Hampden, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital located near the company's corporate headquarters in Enola, Pennsylvania.

"Lebanon Valley College is deeply grateful to PAM Health for this extraordinary commitment to our nursing program," said MacLaren. "At a time when our region urgently needs highly trained and compassionate nurses, this gift supports students who are eager to meet that demand. PAM Health and Lebanon Valley College share a commitment to helping individuals and communities live happy and healthy lives."

"At PAM Health, Lifelong Learning is one of our core values," said Anthony Misitano, PAM Health Founder, Chairman, and CEO. "Through this collaboration with LVC, we are living out that value by supporting the education of future nurses, many of whom we hope consider joining our team in the future."

PAM Health has a strong connection with LVC's health professions programs through Karick Stober, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PAM Health. Stober, LVC Class of 1997, is a member of the College's Board of Trustees.

About LVC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Lebanon Valley College's newest academic facility is home to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, which was granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in 2024. The state-of-the-art learning center connects to Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion on North Campus.

LVC's Nursing Program combines in-depth technical and scientific studies with humanities and social science courses to build the soft skills that define the best nurses. The PAM Health School of Nursing at Lebanon Valley College hosts skills and simulation laboratories that promise effective, culturally competent, patient-centered care across the lifespan.

The facilities simulation and skills laboratory spaces contain briefing rooms, manikin simulators, and all related hardware, software, and camera equipment. The LVC simulation program ensures all patients in the scenarios are inclusive of all races, religions, ages, and gender identities to provide the students with a comprehensive cultural competency experience.

Lebanon Valley College offers numerous other undergraduate and graduate programs in the health professions, including: Athletic Training, Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Exercise Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Health & Physical Education, Neuroscience, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and a Pre-Medicine Concentration.

PAM Health,based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides post-acute healthcare services through more than 100 medical rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, as well as wound care clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 22 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with loyal, dedicated, and highly trained staff, to be the most trusted and impactful source for healthcare services in every community it serves.

Learn more at PAMHealth.com.