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WellSpan York Hospital ECMO Program Treats Record 110 Patients

WellSpan York Hospital’s extracorporeal membrane oxygenation program treated 110 patients in a single year, setting a program record, according to WellSpan Health.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, temporarily takes over the work of the heart, lungs or both. It provides life support while patients recover when traditional treatments are no longer enough.

Dr. Cristian Dumitrescu performed the program’s 100th procedure. He trained at WellSpan York Hospital and later returned to join the team providing the specialized care.

Photo credits to WellSpan Health

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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