Controlling Cholesterol: Four Simple Steps
The ways we manage cholesterol are ever-changing. Today, new research is giving doctors a more detailed understanding of the cholesterol in your blood, what it means and how it works. Now researchers...
View ArticleExperts: No woman should die from Cervical Cancer
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - As most people relate the month of January to a fresh start to work towards their New Year's resolutions; local health experts are resolving to spread more awareness about the risks...
View ArticleMindful Eating: Tips from a Dietitian Nutritionist
What does "healthy eating" mean to you? Two areas that people typically think about when considering a healthier diet are related to how much salt and sugar they consume."Generally speaking, Americans...
View ArticleAna's Triumph: One Woman's Fight Against Breast Cancer
Having been a police officer in Philadelphia and Chambersburg for over 20 years, Ana Carey knows a thing or two about being brave. She would come to rely on that bravery in a very different way on Dec....
View ArticleWhen should (and shouldn't) antibiotics be taken?
When is it appropriate to take an antibiotic if you get sick? Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic if his or her diagnosis is that you have a bacterial infection such as strep throat, an ear...
View ArticleWellSpan home health nurses keeping safety at the forefront while continuing...
As WellSpan VNA Home Care nurse Kelsey Toscano makes the drive to Red Lion to see her patient, her car is stockpiled with personal protective equipment. Before entering the home of her first patient...
View ArticleWITF, Capital Blue Cross & WellSpan Health Donate 3,600 Family Resource Packs...
Central Pennsylvania families now have additional free resources to help strengthen their physical and mental resiliency. The resources are part of a new campaign intended to help residents in the...
View ArticleWellSpan team members clean the frontlines and help ensure safety
In some ways, the work of the Housekeeping and Environmental Services‘ (EVS) staff members during the COVID-19 pandemic is no different than any other time. But in many ways, it’s not the same. These...
View ArticleWellSpan President and CEO Shares Message of Unity Against Racial Injustice
As the list of precious lives lost to racial injustice continues to grow, so does our collective pain, frustration and anger.At WellSpan, we stand in solidarity with our friends and neighbors in...
View ArticleWellSpan makes changes to visitation policy
Our patient’s health and safety are top priorities as we continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic in our communities. In response, WellSpan Health has developed protocols to maximize the health and...
View ArticleWellSpan Chambersburg Hospital brings ballot to bedside of Fayetteville man
Election Day is one of Gilson Kendall's favorite days of the year.He's typically one of the first to arrive at the poll location on Treher Road in Fayetteville, where he often volunteers. Even when the...
View ArticleEmployee Health nurse dedicates time to help COVID-19 positive staff members
Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Employee Health and Safety team at WellSpan Health have been working diligently to ensure the safety and health of our staff. Worker’s Compensation Case Manager...
View Article100th COVID-19-recovered patient discharged from WellSpan York Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital reached a significant milestone, discharging the 100th COVID-19-recovered patient from the hospital since the pandemic began. Martha Carbajal, from Adams County, was admitted...
View ArticleApplications accepted for the Kristin Runyon Memorial Scholarship
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Applications are now being accepted for the Kristin Runyon Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded yearly to area nursing students.This year, three scholarships of $3,000 will be...
View ArticleWomen's Health Care Group of York to join WellSpan Health's comprehensive...
WellSpan Health announces today that Women’s Health Care Group and its respected, trusted and experienced physicians and staff will join WellSpan Health as WellSpan OB/GYN – Tri Hill on Sunday, July...
View ArticleWellSpan Health appoints new Senior Vice President for its central region;...
WellSpan Health has named Victoria Diamond as new senior vice president for the central region of WellSpan Health. She will also serve as president of WellSpan York Hospital.Diamond, who has been with...
View ArticleWellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep opens new office in Ephrata
WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine has opened a new office in Ephrata.The office is at 446 N. Reading Road, Ephrata, on the second floor of the WellSpan Reading Road Health Center, just off Route...
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WellSpan physicians, providers express solidarity through...
WellSpan Medical Group physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, staff and medical students showed solidarity for their colleagues, patients and community members by uniting and kneeling in the...
View ArticleShould you cancel your vacation?
With virus-related restrictions having kept people homebound, many are looking forward to summer vacation trips with extra gusto. But will it be safe—or even possible—to carry out those travel plans?In...
View ArticleWellSpan Orthopedics adapts to safely serve patients during pandemic
Traumatic injuries and chronic conditions requiring orthopedic interventions couldn’t simply wait out the storm brought on by COVID-19. Knowing that important care is “top priority” for these patients,...
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