Advantages of lung cancer screenings to be discussed
Percy Buenaventura, MD, WellSpan Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Marie Drawbaugh, tobacco cessation counselor, will discuss the advantages of lung cancer screenings in a current smoker or previous smoker,...
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Help teen girls cope with the stress of perfectionism
Kathleen Hassan, a national expert and author on self-esteem and empowerment, will discuss “Under Pressure: Helping Teen Girls Cope with the Stress of Perfectionism,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13,...
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WellSpan VNA Home Care patients cherish call button
Ruth Loucks of West York has had her WellSpan VNA Home Care call button since Aug. 7.Device helps to avoid rehospitalizationWith the push of a button, WellSpan VNA Home Care patients can get help...
View ArticleBlood drive set for Oct. 20
WellSpan York Hospital is sponsoring a Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) drive, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 20, in Room 10 of the Medical Education Pavilion.Everyone who presents to donate...
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Dr. David Turkewitz named Pa. Pediatrician of the Year
Exemplifies the ideals of the pediatric professionDr. David Turkewitz, chairman pediatrics, WellSpan York Hospital, has been named Pediatrician of the Year by the Pa. Chapter of the American Academy of...
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WellSpan and Philhaven to explore potential affiliation
Boards of Directors approve Memorandum of UnderstandingThe leaders of Philhaven and WellSpan Health have agreed to explore an affiliation that would bring together the two organizations’ behavioral and...
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WellSpan puts high-profile York Revs player on the road to recovery
York Revolution athletic trainer Chong Choi, left, and Dr. John Deitch of WellSpan Orthopedics, right, visit York Revolution’s Sean Smith at the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital.Serious...
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Ephrata Community Hospital marks anniversary of WellSpan affiliation
Exterior signage was installed at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital late last week.Significant progress has been made on several frontsThis month, WellSpan Health and WellSpan Ephrata Community...
View ArticleWellSpan Rehabilitation in Red Lion now open
WellSpan Rehabilitation at 635 Lombard Road, Red Lion, is now open. The location is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday. To make an appointment, call...
View ArticleWSRH earns Path to Excellence award
National Research Corporation (NRC) has selected WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital (WSRH) as a recipient of its 2014 Path to Excellence award. WSRH is one of two hospitals with fewer than...
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New website is resource to help those with depression
Three in five adults in York and Adams counties report having one or more days with depressive symptoms during the past two weeks.Depression is a common and serious health condition that affects people...
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Leah Birch named Nightingale of Pa. Award winner
Leah Birch, nurse manager of pediatrics, WellSpan York Hospital, poses for her photo prior to being named a Nightingale of Pennsylvania Award winner.Statewide award caps a 41-year nursing careerLeah...
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WellSpan and Geisinger Health Plan collaborate on Medicare Advantage product
Geisinger Gold informational meetings scheduledWellSpan and Geisinger Health Plan have announced a collaborative relationship that will enhance access to high-quality, affordable health care for...
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Technology, teamwork help heart attack patient beat the odds
Jason Cross, 38, and his wife, Rebecca, take a walk as part of his program to increase his stamina after suffering a heart attack in June. WellSpan physicians placed him on an extracorporeal membrane...
View ArticleEnroll three ways for MyWellSpan
WellSpan patients can manage their personal health information, as well as their child’s, from their personal computer at any hour of the day by using MyWellSpan, a secure online patient portal....
View ArticleGrief during the holidays to be discussed
"When Grief Colors the Holidays: How to Manage the Absence of a Loved One During the Festive Season," will be presented 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1, at the WellSpan York Hospital, Education...
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Ephrata program gives babies a healthy beginning
Natalie Canarte and her 4-week-old daughter, Scarlet, visit with Dr. Heather Sholtis for their postpartum appointment in the Healthy Beginnings unit at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.Comprehensive...
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Sweitzer receives American Red Cross Medical Hero Award
Rick Ayers, vice president, public relations and marketing, WellSpan, right, presents the Medical Hero Award to Missy Sweitzer, left, during the American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, Nov....
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Two WellSpan hospitals recognized for key quality measures
Achievement demonstrates commitment to evidence-based interventionsWellSpan York Hospital and WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital have been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality...
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Good Samaritan Health System and WellSpan sign affiliation agreement
The Good Samaritan Health System and WellSpan Health today announced the signing of an affiliation agreement that will enable Good Samaritan to join WellSpan Health’s regional non-profit health system...
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