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

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Why mammograms matter now

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, but when caught early, it is also one of the most...

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Meritus ranks #2 in state healthgrades awards

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Medical Center officials have announced that the hospital has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades, the No....

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Waynesboro Hospital auxiliary hosts pre-holiday sale

WAYNESBORO – Shoppers seeking early holiday bargains can score 20 percent off a variety of seasonal items during a three-day sale at the...

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WellSpan CEO named 2025 Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania

YORK – WellSpan Health president and CEO Roxanna Gapstur has been named one of eight women inductees as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania...

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Dr. McKinnon named surgical department chair

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Health is pleased to announce that Brian McKinnon, M.D., will be the new chair of the health system’s surgical department....

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Lavender Haven: Nurses’ oasis against burnout

WAYNESBORO – In the fast-paced world of health care, stress can easily feel like part of the job, but two WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital...

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Family Farm Direct fuels Meritus meals

HAGERSTOWN – For years, Chef Joe Fleischman has been trying to buy meat, fruits, vegetables and other food for Meritus Health patients, staff...

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New rheumatology specialist joins Meritus in Hagerstown and Frederick

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Health is pleased to welcome Mary R. Romanic, M.D., to Meritus Rheumatology. She is now seeing patients two days a...

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Decoding the mammogram callback

The phone rings after your screening mammogram. You need to come back for further testing. Your stomach drops. It is important to know...

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Brook Lane breaks ground on $6M rec center for mental health wellness

HAGERSTOWN – Brook Lane Health Services, an affiliate of Meritus Health, officially broke ground early in October on a new recreational complex for...

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