WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital has received the top ranking of all hospitals in Pennsylvania for critical care, according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, the
WellSpan Health was recently recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as a top destination for employment on its 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 list.
For the fourth year in a row, Ethisphere Institute, an organization focused on defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has named UPMC one
The month of May is physical activity awareness month and mental health awareness month. Healthy Franklin County is coordinating an education campaign — Passport to Wellness — to
Opinion Submission by Janelle Crossley On April 20, 2022, Jill Bartoli and I met with Representative Barb Gleim to discuss issues affecting the 199th District
WellSpan Health is proud to share Megan Shreve, Chair, WellSpan Health Board of Directors, has been honored with the Excellence in Governance award presented by
What is Going On The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Franklin County and are calling upon
Written by: Dwendy Johnson Imagine depending on someone you never met to save your life. That was my family’s experience. My father needed a heart
There is a critical need for child abuse prevention in Franklin County, Commissioners said in proclaiming April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month. Commissioners
Area residents are urged to take precautions against ticks and tick-borne diseases this spring and summer. As warmer spring temperatures draw residents outdoors, the Franklin
Telehealth in Pennsylvania continues to make strides as temporary waivers approved during COVID-19 are made permanent. A previous bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Wheeland, R-Lycoming, would align
WellSpan Health today announces it is being recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) as part of their COVID Response Innovation Award. WellSpan’s commitment
Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance (CVBCA) announced that Sharon Brosious is retiring. After 26 years of service to the community, Sharon is will continue to
The Wolf Administration announced the expansion of Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson’s naloxone standing order to include a form of eight milligram (mg) naloxone nasal
Last night Roxanna Gapstur, the President of the WellSpan Hospital, gave Costa Academy a gift of $75,000. Mike Ross, President of Franklin County Area Development
Spring is just around the corner, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging people to plan now to protect themselves and their
The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the unlimited potential possessed
The third adult-use marijuana hearing in the Pennsylvania General Assembly focused on diverting the billions spent on illicit marijuana annually into state tax coffers and
The Department of Health has expanded financial assistance available in the Medical Marijuana Assistance Program (MMAP) in addition to announcing the ninth clinical registrant of
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
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