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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Meritus Crisis Center Sees 204 Patients in First 6 Months

Since it opened Sept. 15, the Meritus Crisis Center has seen 204 patients. Dalton Jones was one of them. “They are amazing,” he...

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Fatty Liver, Reflux, and IBS: The Silent Gastrointestinal Culprits

People love to talk about that great meal they’ve eaten or fancy cocktail they’ve tried. But they don’t always want to talk about...

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ENT provider shares tips for sneezing season

Kyrene Zack isn’t only a physician assistant who treats patients with allergies at WellSpan ENT & Hearing Services in Franklin County. She’s also...

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Pennsylvania Invests $10 Million to Transform Long-Term Care Facilities

The Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging joined multiple stakeholder groups to highlight recent facility upgrades at a personal care home...

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Maryland Physicians Care Donates Over $2 Million to Local Communities in Past Year

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Board of Directors of Maryland Physicians Care, a locally managed care organization that provides insurance and health benefits to...

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Donate Life Month Kicks Off with Flag-Raising Event

A flag-raising event was held at UPMC Harrisburg to kick off Donate Life Month, which is observed annually in April. The event honors...

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Community Health and Wellness Fair Offers Free Screenings and Activities

Cascade, MD – The Fort Ritchie Community Center is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1...

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Meritus Medical Center Tops Nationwide Ranking for Community Benefit Spending

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from paying most federal, state and local taxes in exchange for providing free or discounted care...

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Colon Cancer Screening Options Expand Beyond Colonoscopy

You may not realize you have choices when it comes to colon cancer screening. We offer two at-home test options – with no...

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How to support Autistic people in your community this Autism Acceptance Month

Dr. Thomas Pineo, UPMC Community Osteopathic April is Autism Acceptance Month. This is a time to reflect on the experiences of Autistic people...

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