Brittain has witnessed many magical moments in the delivery room, but there’s something the experienced midwife wants the community to know: “It’s more than babies and moms.”
As a teen and young adult struggling with addiction, Heather lived for her next fix. Today she is an example of how, with the right help, a person with addiction can change their life..
“Every flu season is different, but this flu season leaves a lot of unknowns,” Levine said. “One thing we do know is the flu is serious and can be deadly
Rep. Paul Schemel, R-Franklin, announced Thursday that he was in quarantine after he received a positive result from a test for the virus.
While this subject touches millions of lives, education about why periods can be so painful seems nominal. Women experiencing monthly distress want to learn why it happens to them when others are less affected.
The goal is to raise $70,000 to support educational equipment and a new education room/suite at the medical center. The campaign matches gifts up to $15,000
Six future nurses received nursing scholarships from Franklin County Commissioners over the last month. Commissioners recognize the demand for skilled nurses in Franklin County. Each
About one in ten Americans struggle with substance use disorder. About half of us have a friend, family or loved one fighting addiction.
The new helicopter, called WellFlight, operates in Adams, Franklin, and York counties.
The testing sites will utilize simple self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. All adults 18 years of age or older, even if they are not exhibiting virus symptoms, are eligible for testing.
There are three keys to food security,” Redding said. “Is food available, is food affordable, and is food safe? The Fresh Food Financing Initiative helps make ‘yes’ the answer to all three questions.
This is one of the mildest years for West Nile Virus activity since the program started in Franklin County
The National Recovery Month theme for 2020 is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections.”
Growing up, I would often hear the statement, “It takes a village to raise a child.” My village was extended family, neighbors, teachers, coaches, and
WARM Line, a 24-hour support line for those affected by addiction. The program puts a heavy focus on providing support, resources and mentoring for those battling an opioid-use disorder.
Pure, clear water consumption is the easiest first step to improving the body’s ability to fight infection and disease.
Several WellSpan offices created “safe rooms” that were designated for well-child checks and vaccinations. The arrangement also eliminates wait times so waiting rooms remain lightly populated
This year’s Top 25 Innovators championed scalable solutions that are being used to reshape the industry in big and small ways.
This invasive species is a nuisance that has been interrupting outdoor summer activities in Franklin County since the late 2000’s.
A new analysis by financial services website WalletHub ranking states by their COVID-19 restrictions places Pennsylvania firmly near the top. The Keystone State landed at No. 2, second only to California in the number of constraints imposed on the population.
Byers had previously delivered two children in Waynesboro. She worried she wouldn’t have the same natural experience at Chambersburg.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was recently recognized as one of the nation’s best maternity hospitals.
‘Break the cycle’ and ‘make a choice’ to leave situations (when feeling unsafe) were Sec.Levine’s advice Monday.
Waynesboro Hospital’s labor, delivery and inpatient pediatric services will relocate to Chambersburg Hospital this fall.
Growing up in China, Ling Yan, RN, always dreamed of being a nurse. However, her family had different plans for her future.
This summer it is more important than ever to reinforce safety with a higher volume of foot traffic on trails as well as people trying new outdoor activities for the first time.
A local man who recovered from COVID-19 praises the use of convalescent plasma in his treatment while a patient at Chambersburg Hospital in April. Colby
Protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+community isn’t only a professional commitment for Kim Brister. It has personal meaning to her as well.
The app is a unique tool to help community residents deal with the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has changed many things the last few months, but a local orthopedic specialist has been able to continue helping patients.
Meanwhile, the state legislature is waiting on a court decision its latest effort to end the governor’s emergency declaration that brought local commerce to almost a standstill while dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.
Walking to the moon and back sounds like an ambitious if not insurmountable task. Transforming Health wants the community to collectively prove that it can
After weeks of frustration and complaining about the need to be more vigilant in cleaning and protecting themselves, the prisoners on the F block said they felt they had only one recourse: to engage in collective action.
ep. Andrew Lewis, R-Dauphin, said he received the results on May 20 that indicated his flu-like symptoms were actually that of the novel coronavirus.
Pennsylvania far surpassed most of our neighbors in the number of deaths at nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
You would expect to hear the beeps and rings of heart monitors and medical equipment in the lab. However, these days you’ll also hear the buzzing of six sewing machines working to make handmade masks.
Privacy is often freely given up for either fear or convince. For COVID-19 big tech companies are teaming up to help trace who individuals come into contact with.
Super heroes are all around us. They can be found in hospitals, or even on playgrounds and in kindergarten classrooms. So it’s not surprising that
The last thing nurse Tammy Sullivan remembers was lying in her hospital bed, staring blankly at the call bell in her room at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. A nurse for 29
Wolf announced Friday that 12 more Pennsylvania counties will move to yellow May 22, including the rest of Franklin’s neighbors. Franklin was not on that list.
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