Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

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The latest information on the local healthcare industry around Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Stomach bugs, rashes and ear infections rise this summer

Local pediatric providers are reporting a seasonal surge in common summer illnesses, with recent cases ranging from stomach viruses and allergy flare-ups to...

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When poor sleep becomes a serious health concern

Sleep is important to our overall health, and yet we often treat it as an afterthought. Poor sleep can affect everything from mood...

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New pharmacist joins Carl’s Drug Store, Norland Avenue Pharmacy

CHAMBERSBURG & GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Norland Avenue Pharmacy and Carl’s Drug Store have announced the addition of Amanda Hite, to their pharmacy team....

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Diarrhea, upset stomach? Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 18 states

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Health officials across the United States are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that has sickened hundreds...

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Harper named executive director of Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance board has selected Genevieve Harper as its new executive director, Franklin County Commissioners announced Tuesday. Harper will...

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Free car seat safety checks set for July 15

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Meritus Health, in partnership with the Washington County Health Department, will host the event at the Williamsport Memorial Library, 104...

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Franklin, Washington counties open cooling centers and water stations

With heat indexes in the area rising above 100 degrees, the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are high, especially for those...

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Dangerous heat wave threatens region

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — An historic and potentially lethal heat wave is settling over the mid-Atlantic region this week, threatening decades-old records and prompting...

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Franklin County senior centers extend hours as heat index top 100 degrees

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County’s Area Agency on Aging is extending hours at two senior activity centers this week as extreme heat pushes...

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Meritus Food Farmacy reaches 1,000 referrals milestone

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health’s Food Farmacy program has passed a major milestone, serving its 1,000th referral while continuing to improve access to...

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