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

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CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to Pennsylvania as measles cases reach 1,260

The federal government plans to send a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “disease detective” and provide nearly $4 million to help Pennsylvania...

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Health officials, breast care alliance highlight risk reduction and awareness

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — As health officials across the state emphasize proactive measures to lower the risk of breast cancer, the Cumberland Valley Breast...

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39-year-old Chambersburg woman dies after being diagnosed with measles

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County has died after being diagnosed with measles, officials said. The Chambersburg resident died Saturday....

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California hospital director hired to lead WellSpan

The WellSpan Health Board of Directors has selected an experienced nurse and hospital systems administrator, Laureen T. Driscoll, MBA, MSN, RN, as the...

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Gettysburg resident shares scalp cooling experience during cancer care

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Gettysburg resident Kimberlee Steckman retained most of her hair while using scalp cooling during chemotherapy at WellSpan Adams Cancer Center,...

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Franklin County reports seven measles cases as Pennsylvania total climbs to 1,078

Franklin County has recorded seven measles cases this year as Pennsylvania’s statewide total climbed to 1,078 in Wednesday’s Department of Health update. The...

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Healthy Franklin County plans summit at Coyle Free Library

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Healthy Franklin County will host the Franklin County Health Summit from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Coyle...

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Fall illnesses bring respiratory viruses, asthma concerns for children

As children settle into the school year and temperatures begin to cool, local health professionals are reporting a wide range of illnesses affecting...

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Health officials issue rabies alert after cat tests positive

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A cat found along the east side of Dual Highway has tested positive for rabies, prompting Washington County health officials...

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Brook Lane opens D.M. Bowman Rec Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Brook Lane Health Services cut the ribbon Thursday, Sept. 24, to welcome visitors to the D.M. Bowman Rec Center. The...

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