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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Respiratory illnesses on the rise

FRANKLIN COUNTY – As the 2025 holiday season peaks, residents of Franklin County are experiencing a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. According to...

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Meritus Primary Care opens location in Valley Mall

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Primary Care has opened a new practice at the Valley Mall, providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages, from...

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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot turns lifesaving race for WellSpan nurses

YORK – It was a crisp Thanksgiving morning, and Megan Christie, a cardiology nurse practitioner at WellSpan York Hospital, was lacing up for...

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Law protects seniors’ access to affordable prescriptions

Pennsylvania seniors will continue to have access to affordable prescription drug coverage under a new state law extending protections through 2027. Act 49...

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WellSpan Health expands AI applications across all hospitals

Aidoc, a leader in clinical AI, has entered an expanded strategic partnership with WellSpan Health, the leading health system serving central Pennsylvania and...

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How to help someone having a seizure

MECHANICSBURG – An estimated 3.4 million people in the United States live with epilepsy, a chronic neurological disorder in which abnormal electrical activity...

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Protect your health and wallet: Pennie enrollment is open

The time to sign up for your 2026 state-based health insurance in Pennsylvania is here! The program, now called Pennie, has replaced the...

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Kristin Runyon Memorial Scholarship awards 7 aspiring nurses

CHAMBERSBURG – Kristin Runyon’s compassion and dedication to nursing continue to inspire future caregivers through a memorial scholarship established in her name. Runyon’s life and...

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Holiday handwashing tips

If you’re at a gathering this holiday season, two infection prevention specialists at Meritus Health have some advice for you. “Pass the gravy,...

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Meritus Health expands free breast care for uninsured women in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Health has been offering breast health care for more than a decade for those who can’t afford it. It started...

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