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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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Area hospital urges visitors to mask up, take other precautions

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Health is urging community members to take proactive steps to protect themselves and others as influenza, RSV and other viral...

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New Year’s Day babies welcomed in Chambersburg

CHAMBERSBURG – WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital welcomed some of Franklin County’s first New Year’s Day babies early Wednesday morning. James Lee Fisher was born...

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Winter viruses surging in Franklin County

Franklin County health officials are seeing a significant rise in both respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses as the winter season reaches its peak. According...

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Keystone Health lists meals

Keystone Health has published a comprehensive schedule of free community meals available throughout Chambersburg for January 2026. The calendar identifies specific dates, times,...

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Get moving this winter with a free 12-week challenge

WellSpan’s Winter STREAK kicks off in two short weeks. Are you ready to tackle 2026 with your health and well-being a key priority?...

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WellSpan invests $365M in community care

High quality health care should be simple, personal and accessible to everyone. That’s the future WellSpan Health hopes to build. However, across Central...

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Coping with holiday stress

The holiday season can be tough. “Christmas and New Year’s are wrapped around a lot of heightened emotion,” said Jaquita Marshall, LCPC, NCC,...

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“Cookie Crew” brings holiday cheer across central Pa.

PMC Magee-Womens in central Pennsylvania is celebrating the holiday season with heartwarming traditions in its nurseries. Newborns were dressed in bright red onesies...

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Midstate medical moment: Lung cancer screenings save lives

Lung cancer often gets lost in the shuffle of cancer awareness campaigns. Yet, it remains our nation’s deadliest and third most common form...

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Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

HARRISBURG – As the colder months approach, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding residents to stay alert for the warning signs of...

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