One Nurse’s Outreach To A Cardiovascular Patient Makes All The Difference
Ever since she was little, Lisa Long wanted to be a nurse. Growing up, at her mother and father’s corner grocery store in Lebanon, she got to know her neighbors and discovered she liked helping...
View ArticleWellSpan Chambersburg Hospital nurse uses her passion for cardiology to...
When Tanya Parson, registered nurse at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital’s Cardiac Catherization Lab, was enrolled in a practical nursing program, she collapsed suddenly during a study game. Thankfully,...
View ArticleWellSpan Digestive Health adds office in Palmyra
WellSpan Digestive Health has opened a satellite office in the WellSpan Health Center in Palmyra, to offer more convenient access to its services to residents of western Lebanon County.WellSpan...
View ArticleSherri Stahl named to expanded role, will lead WellSpan Health in Franklin...
Sherri Stahl, long-standing leader with Summit Health and WellSpan Health, will transition to the position of Senior Vice President, WellSpan Health.In this expanded role, Stahl will lead a team of...
View ArticleQuick action by WellSpan athletic trainers and nurse saves runner's life
When Mike Horn put on his running shoes on Thanksgiving morning, he felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. The 61-year-old Springettsbury Township resident was going to run in the York YMCA 5K...
View ArticleExpert cardiac care at WellSpan York Hospital saves patient's life
Len Mialki, of Shiloh, could not believe what he was hearing: “Get to the hospital as quickly as possible.” He was told his abnormal heartbeat was serious enough that it could kill him within hours....
View ArticleHighmark Blue Shield and WellSpan Health announce plans for new collaboration...
Highmark Blue Shield and WellSpan Health are working together to create long-term solutions to health care challenges in Central Pennsylvania. The two organizations have signed a letter of intent to...
View ArticleWellSpan Health provides update on coronavirus response
As concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, we want to assure our community that our teams across WellSpan Health are meeting daily to update our plans and preparations. We continue to monitor...
View ArticleNursing leader began career as front desk receptionist
Jen Strayer, RN, BSN, has climbed the clinical ladder at WellSpan Health.While working part-time at the front desk at WellSpan Family Medicine – Dallastown, Jen Strayer was going to school to be a...
View ArticleWellSpan teams prepare for coronavirus with training and information
WellSpan Health has been working continuously to prepare for the COVID-19 coronavirus issue, as Pennsylvania continues to see an increase in confirmed cases."As part of our continued preparation for...
View ArticleWellSpan Health announces waiving of out-of-pocket costs associated with...
WellSpan Health announced today that the health system will waive all out-of-pocket costs for anyone who needs COVID-19 testing or treatment during the coronavirus outbreak.For patients who have...
View ArticleA Message to Our Community from Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D, R.N.
Today and every day, WellSpan stands as a prepared and trusted partner for our friends and neighbors in Central PA – especially in times of uncertainty.Confirmed positive COVID-19 cases are now present...
View ArticleWellSpan Health confirms hospital worker tests positive for COVID-19
WellSpan Health has confirmed that a worker at WellSpan York Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19.The worker was immediately placed on leave to prevent further exposure to patients and staff. It...
View ArticleWellSpan Health opens network of care locations for COVID-19 patients
WellSpan Health has opened care locations across south central Pennsylvania dedicated solely to providing non-emergency care for COVID-19 patients.Patients who have no emergent health needs and are...
View ArticleWellSpan Health confirms first COVID-19 patient death, urges community to...
Statement from Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health:"A WellSpan Health patient, who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was being treated for the disease, has died. To...
View ArticleWellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital receives Magnet® accreditation...
WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital announces today the hospital has achieved a Magnet® recognition, which recognizes healthcare organizations who provide nursing excellence, while also...
View ArticleWellSpan offers telephone, video visits to patients
WellSpan Health is harnessing technology to offer telephone and video visits to medical and behavioral health patients during the COVID-19 outbreak.Remote care protects patients, clinicians and staff...
View ArticleWellSpan Health opens newest primary care practice in York County
WellSpan Health announces today the decision by the physicians of Queen Street Family Practice to join WellSpan Health. This practice is located at 2471 South Queen St., in York.The practice re-opened...
View ArticleWellSpan Health expands network of care locations for patients with COVID-19
WellSpan Health announced today that its network of non-emergency care locations for COVID-19 patients will grow to 10 sites across southcentral Pennsylvania by next week. The regional health system...
View ArticleCommunity Generosity Helps WellSpan Employees 'Keep the Cup Half Full,'...
Like most, physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees enjoy a warm cup of coffee in the morning, to start their day. It’s also a nice way to stay on the up-and-up throughout the day as energy...
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