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WellSpan scans for safety
Barcode medication administration assures the “six rights” are confirmedAmy Sheely, RN, on 6 South at WellSpan York Hospital, uses barcode technology to match patient Joe Sciarrabba with the right...
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“Working as one” makes a difference for patient
Chaz White has lost 135 pounds and improved other health measuresWellSpan Rehabilitation athletic trainer Joe Koncewicz discusses a workout routine with Chaz White. “My success wouldn’t be possible...
View ArticleInjury prevention tips can keep you in the lineup
Here are some injury prevention tips from WellSpan Sports Medicine’s Justin Zabrosky, the athletic trainer with the York Revolution. These tips can help keep everyone from Little Leaguers and high...
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The three O’s contribute to many throwing injuries
Overuse, overload and overexertionDr. John DeitchInjuries in young athletes are on the rise, but elbow and shoulder injuries in youth are on the verge of becoming an epidemic. Thousands of young...
View ArticleWellSpan York Hospital Mother/Infant Center changes visiting policy
Having a baby is a time of celebration. It also can be an enormous time of fatigue and overwhelming demands. The staff of T4 at WellSpan York Hospital wants its patients to share their exciting time...
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Barbara Linder Honorary Volunteer Awards presented to 13
Award established by the York Hospital Auxilary to honor Linder’s serviceWellSpan York Hospital volunteers Linda Klingensmith, left, and Deb Taylor, right, pamper Carroll “Junie” Zentz with a foot and...
View ArticleCritical need for more organ and tissue donors
Hospitals, health systems and organ procurement organizations such as Gift of Life celebrated National Donate Life Month in April.This annual initiative highlights the successes of transplantation...
View ArticleRecord number of medical residents to join WellSpan York Hospital
In June, 57 medical and dental school graduates will come from all over the United States and the world to WellSpan York Hospital to start their residencies.They will come from schools such as The...
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New tool for detecting prostate cancer
MRI-guided prostate biopsy is not available anywhere else in the regionLast summer, WellSpan Imaging Services began offering MRI-guided prostate biopsy, an important new tool for detecting prostate...
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Quiet campaign lowers noise levels at WellSpan hospitals
Calm and quiet environment aids in positive clinical outcomesLibraries, movie theaters and dance recitals are places where you expect it to be quiet. WellSpan hopes to add its hospitals to the...
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Kevin Mosser appointed next WellSpan President & CEO
The Board of Directors of WellSpan Health has announced the appointment of Kevin H. Mosser, M.D., as the next president and chief executive officer of the community-based, non-profit health care...
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Silver Medal of Honor
Dr. Peter Hartmann, vice president of medical affairs at WellSpan York Hospital, right, accepts the Silver Medal of Honor from Howard Nathan, president and CEO of Gift of Life. The honor recognizes...
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WellSpan touches the majority of residents in our area
Providing quality health care stimulates the economy and enhances quality of lifeNational Hospital and Health System Week (May 12-18) is an appropriate time to look at the impact health care and...
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One Apple Hill entrance to be closed for 45 days
The entrance to the Apple Hill Health Center, closest to Grantley Road will be closed beginning Thursday, May 16. It will remain closed for approximately 45 days. A fence line will be erected and in...
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MyWellSpan hits 35,000
MyWellSpan reached 35,000 enrollees in mid-May.MyWellSpan helps make managing your health care as easy as possible. The online patient portal gives you access to your personal health care information...
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WellSpan receives $125,000 grant for learning collaborative
WellSpan recently received a $125,000 grant from the Highmark Foundation to form a regional learning collaborative around “super utilizers” of health care.Super utilizers are people who are medically...
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Dr. Gordon Zubrod named Exemplary Teacher of the Year
Serves as a role model for his students and colleaguesGordon Zubrod, MD, assistant residency program director for the WellSpan York Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, has been named “Exemplary...
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U.S. Military Employer Patriot Awards
From left to right, Jim Astor, south central area representative for the Pa. Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presents U.S. Military Employer Patriot Awards to Dr. Matthew...
View Article$1 million grant to help improve health care in York and Adams counties
Aligning Forces for Quality—South Central PA (AF4Q-SCPA) has been awarded a grant of $1 million over the next two years for the final phase of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Aligning Forces for...
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Health Summit to address key mental health issues
Variety of workshops available to attendeesGina Calhoun will be the keynote speaker at this year's Adams County Community Health Summit.From recognizing the signs of depression experienced by today’s...
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