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

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Part 1: How to identify emotional eating triggers during the holidays

Editor’s note: Holly Bertone, a certified holistic health coach based in Chambersburg, is offering readers an eight-part series with tips on avoiding holiday...

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$2.6 million boost for maternal health equity in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is developing a new Maternal Health Strategic Plan, aimed at address high maternal mortality rates, especially among...

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Bacteria on the Move? Not at My Holiday Table

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a timely reminder for holiday gatherings, emphasizing the importance of food safety. Bacteria can double every...

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Cervical cancer, a silent killer, can be stopped with regular screenings

Women, have you been putting off a visit to the gynecologist? Unfortunately, cervical cancer doesn’t put things off. “If you put off screenings,...

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Donors make a difference, $450,000 worth

Through donor support, Summit Health Foundation is transforming lives in Franklin County. Within the next year, the Summit Health Foundation will award more...

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UMPC notes 1,000th lifesaving AFib procedure

HARRISBURG The 1,000th lifesaving AFib procedure was completed recently on a 93-year-old Harrisburg resident and performed under the guidance of the University of...

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WellSpan hospitals earn top maternity care honors

Three WellSpan Health hospitals have been named by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation’s best hospitals for offering high-quality maternity...

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Norovirus prevention: Safeguarding your health and community

Norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, can spread rapidly through communities. By implementing the following comprehensive prevention strategies, families can protect themselves and...

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Preventive cardiology: More than just ‘an apple a day

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. While it might take more than an apple, there’s truth to the notion...

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WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital celebrates 75 years of AHA membership

The American Hospital Association announced that it has honored WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in appreciation for its 75 years of participation and...

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