Franklin County will open a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Chambersburg Mall in Greene Township next month. Commissioners chairman David Keller expects the clinic to
The free, 13-week community challenge includes a calendar of daily activities with two live, virtual exercise classes each week.
COVID-19 grabs the headlines in today’s pandemic-era world, but WellSpan doctors and care teams warn that heart disease remains the number one killer
The goal is to improve access and drive down costs for area residents needing high-quality home care and hospice services in communities both serve.
Valentine’s Day has new meaning for Robin and Harry Broadwater. The Fayette County couple are celebrating the lover’s holiday for the first time since Robin
Drug overdose deaths in 2020 may eclipse Pennsylvania’s peak recorded just three years prior, public officials said. Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Jennifer
Health officials testified before the House Democratic Policy Committee Monday about shortages and a “chaotic” distribution of COVID-19 vaccine.
The newly appointed board members bring decades of experience in manufacturing, finance, education, transportation, and health care fields and represent a variety of regional communities within the WellSpan system.
Area residents made more than 45,000 vaccination appointments at WellSpan’s 21 vaccination sites within two days after the state expanded its rules.
Local nursing homes expect to start vaccinating the most vulnerable of their residents quickly, according to sources.
The announcement from WellSpan came Friday after Pennsylvania’s Department of Health unveiled its latest COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Tasty medicinal herbs and spices exist in favorite food recipes from around the globe. From vanilla and cinnamon to cilantro and cumin. Their unique flavor defines culinary specialties.
The residents will never forget their front-row seat to this historic time in medicine, nor will they forget the lessons they learned.
For caregivers working around the clock, a trip to the grocery store to pick up milk and toilet paper can feel like an extra challenge.
WellSpan caregivers are digging deep and finding remarkable ways to show compassion. It’s a gift they give to others, and ultimately themselves.
COVID-19 vaccinations will begin across Pennsylvania’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities on Dec. 28, the Department of Health confirmed Thursday. That follows on the
Two Franklin County hospitals have received a top award from The Leapfrog Group. Leapfrog, a national watchdog organization, is widely acknowledged as the toughest standard-setters
Members of the Shepherd University Student Nurses Association participated in two community projects in November. SUSNA partnered with Faith, Feeding, Freedom to support a Women’s
As a nurse with WellSpan VNA Home Care, Scott Brocious is able to bring compassionate care to patients on the main front line: Their own homes.
The sobering news: COVID-19 is thought to be much more deadly than the flu, with a fatality rate that could be 10 times higher than the flu.
Laura has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams within the complex healthcare environment.
Cases requiring hospitalization rose from 25 a week ago at Chambersburg Hospital to 50 this week
Taking care of your mental health is as important during a pandemic to your well-being as wearing a mask, social distancing and washing your hands.
Relief. Uneasiness. Calm. Distress. Can we take any more from 2020? A WellSpan psychologist tells us how to manage it all.
When I first heard the words forest bathing, confusion was my natural response. As an avid hiker, it sounded like a sexier phrase for a
Levine said evolving understanding and treatment of the virus means that hospitalizations haven’t yet neared the 3,000 or more patients admitted during the spring.
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
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.
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.
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