Nick Barakos is showing his gratitude is showing his gratitude to the people he credits with saving his life last year when he was waging a near-fatal battle with Covid-19.
Marijuana legalization for recreational use has happened in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and Gov. Tom Wolf wants Pennsylvania to be the 19th.
WellSpan Health today announces that the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) have honored
Join the Friends of Cowans Gap for the sixth annual Cowans Gap 5K Run/Walk. Entirely on Lakeside trail, the course will start and finish near
The Pennsylvania Senate Law and Justice Committee’s first hearing on legalizing recreational marijuana featured testimony from state and local officials, law enforcement officers and security
Pennsylvania court system has been ordered by the Department of Justice to change how it deals with individuals prescribed medication for opioid abuse. This ruling
As the Department of Health releases their weekly COVID update, hospitalizations are continuing on a downward trend. Wellspan’s online statistics report a big drop in
The 2022 Lyme Art Contest hopes to raise awareness of the prevalence of ticks and the types of diseases they carry, according to its sponsors. The departments of
Due a decrease in COVID-19 related hospitalizations across central Pennsylvania, WellSpan has released revised visitation guidelines that will go into effect Monday. All patients will
Several programs to assist health care workers in the form of PA’s Health Care Heroes program and loan forgiveness by PHEAA were announced in a
Today, growing concerns were expressed over a blood shortage resulting from a declining number of frequent donors. In a news conference, Pennsylvania Physician General Dr.
As the Department of Health releases their weekly COVID update, hospitalizations are down. Wellspan’s online statistics report a big drop in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. 80
Yesterday, data was released by the PA Department of Health to provide an update of COVID-19 for the week. The Wolf Administration revealed the first
Baxter Environmental Group will be hosting a Healthy Buildings Breakfast. The breakfast will be on March 9th from 7-10am at the Rhodes Grove Conference Center.
An update on the 2021-2022 flu season was provided today by the PA Department of Health, encouraging those who are not vaccinated to receive the
The Department of Health just put out their nursing home inspection report from December 2021. The PA Pennsylvania Department of Health noted that over 571
Tawnya Hurley is the new director of the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, Franklin County Commissioners announced this week.
Today it was announced that the physicians and staff at Chambersburg Gastroenterology Associates (CGA) have joined WellSpan Health. This will expand access to expert care
The Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) serves Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York. In their service area they represent five million people, seven
This marks the second year in a row that the national watchdog organization has given WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital that honor.
Monica Diehl looks forward to the work ahead while Keystone Health continues to meet and adapt to community health needs.Â
The idea is to free up much needed hospital beds during an expected surge of Covid-19 cases, and let patients recover in the comfort of home.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute’s experienced adult and pediatric cardiologists have seen patients in the Chambersburg area for more than 20 years.
Chambersburg Hospital was recognized recently by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a certified safe sleep facility.
Combining expertise of WellSpan cancer physicians and programs with innovative clinical research and educational capabilities of Johns Hopkins.
WellSpan Health is launching a Flu Vaccine initiative offering free flu vaccines to everyone in South Central PA and Northern MD
Spraying starts at around sunset Tuesday in residential and recreational areas in and around several Franklin County townships and communities.
Right now, COVID-19 patients are younger, sicker, and 90% of them are unvaccinated. Those needing critical care are all unvaccinated.
The Wolf Administration will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for commonwealth employees, their families and the public on Aug. 4
Six local graduates received one-time scholarships from county commissioners this month to start their journey toward nursing careers.
The Chambersburg native and 2005 CASHS graduate came home this month as a specialist in internal medicine and pediatrics.
Comprehensive coverage is offered at low or no cost, with no limit on household income for all uninsured children and teens up to age 19.
Citing a declining demand for the vaccine, WellSpan announced this week that the clinic will close at the end of the day July 13.
The Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) noted the donation coincided with Older Americans Month, celebrated ever May.
Parents of medically-fragile children face so many challenges throughout their lives, and 18-month-old Leena Stull’s parents fear for the future.
Parkway physicians and practice providers along with their staff will continue to see patients in their four office locations.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations start this week at area clinics operated by WellSpan Health; including Franklin County’s Community Vaccination Clinic at Chambersburg Mall.
The center will provide easy access to the community and increase the availability of (COVID-19) vaccines for Franklin County residents
The news comes nearly four months after the state rolled out its immunization effort for 4 million residents under Phase 1A.
The COVID-19 vaccine should be available for county residents in the 1A category who want it and groups are helping people get appointments.
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