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

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Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine AMA grant

HAGERSTOWN – The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine has been selected as one of 11 schools to receive funding from the American Medical...

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Tap Talks tackle true cost of living, with free series starting Jan. 21

CHAMBERSBURG – A new free community workshop series is set to examine the real costs of living in Franklin County, focusing on affordability,...

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Get the care you need quickly with a virtual visit

Achoo! It’s cold and flu season, which means as people gather, they’ll be susceptible to illness as germs spread. To minimize this risk,...

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Meritus offers ways to start 2026 strong with healthy habits

HAGERSTOWN – It’s a new year, and you might be thinking of ways to improve your health in 2026. Andrew Ditto, M.D., is...

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Teen survives cardiac arrest with ECMO

CHAMBERSBURG – Hours before ushering in 2025, 18-year-old Faith was helping her father, Troy, prepare for their New Year’s Eve party. Soon, their...

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Meritus doctor named Physician of the Year by Maryland Association of Osteopathic Physicians

HAGERSTOWN – Catherine Feaga, D.O., was named the Maryland Association of Osteopathic Physicians’ 2025 Physician of the Year, Meritus Health officials have announced....

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Flu and RSV cases surge in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – As the community continues to struggle with a spike in cases of influenza, RSV and other viral illnesses, Meritus Health is...

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CDC reports sharp flu rise

Flu activity is surging across South Central Pennsylvania as statewide and national indicators continue to climb, according to the latest Centers for Disease...

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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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