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Heart Failure Zone Tool allows patient to manage care
Heart failure is one of the major reasons for readmissionsLaura James, RN, of WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s Heart Failure Clinic explains the Heart Failure Zone Tool to Susan Fissel. One in five...
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WellSpan therapists use interactive technology to reach children
iPad and apps enhance learning for those with developmental disabilitiesOccupational therapist Jaime Stover works with 4-year-old Rob as he uses a stylus and an iTrace application on iPad to improve...
View ArticleResearch program receives accreditation
WellSpan’s research program recently received a three-year, full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Inc. (AAHRPP) “The accreditation assures...
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Barbara Linder Honorary Volunteer Award winners
Barbara Linder Honorary Volunteer Award winners were recognized at the annual WellSpan Volunteer Recognition Lunch. Volunteers in attendance, from left to right, were Harry Baer (4,356 hours of...
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Helping the uninsured make community health connections
HealthConnect team treated more than 800 patients last yearHealthConnect, a mobile van travels to seven sites in York and Adams counties and provides care to those who are uninsured and qualify.Wally,...
View ArticleThe Facts Regarding WellSpan Health's Role in Emergency Response Services in...
1. In Pennsylvania, each municipality decides where and how to provide emergency medical response (EMS) servicesAcross the United States, there is a lot of variability in the way emergency medical...
View ArticleBike Hike slated for Sept. 15
The 18th Annual York Cancer Bike Hike will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at Indian Rock Elementary School.A butterfly release is also part of the event. You, a group or a family may...
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WellSpan Pastoral Care one-year residents
New one-year residents in the WellSpan Pastoral Care Department are, from front to back, Minh Towner, Heather Plonk, Leslie Benfield, Chrispin Obico, Curtis Dehmey and Eric McCabe.
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Kris O’Shea named a Nightingale Award finalist
Kris O'Shea25-year employee has compiled a long list of accomplishments Kris O’Shea, vice president patient care services/chief nursing officer and clinical transformation officer, WellSpan, has been...
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Healthy Options program seeks to close the food gap
Low-income households receive vouchers for fresh fruits, vegetables and moreA family participating in the Healthy Options program samples some of the fresh fruit and vegetables available to...
View ArticleEphrata Community Hospital and WellSpan Health will affiliate on Oct. 1, 2013
Ephrata Community Hospital and WellSpan Health have finalized plans and intend to align the two health care organizations on Oct. 1, 2013, as a means to address changes in health care and improve the...
View ArticleWellSpan Notice of Privacy Practices Revised
The WellSpan Notice of Privacy Practices (aka HIPAA Privacy Notice) has been revised and is posted to the HIPAA policy section of the WellSpan website. This notice, in compliance with Federal privacy...
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Old Baltimore Pike entrance to the Apple Hill Medical Campus closed for...
Effective Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, the Old Baltimore Pike entrance/exit to the Apple Hill Health Campus will be closed for construction. Anyone wanting to access the WellSpan Surgery &...
View ArticleWellSpan York Hospital named Blue Distinction Center in Cardiac Care by...
Capital BlueCross recently named WellSpan York Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center in Cardiac Care.The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program is a national designation awarded by Blue...
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Simulation center part of Pastoral Care learning experience
Actors offer a realistic portrayal of some of the dynamics encounteredPastoral Care leaders and residents watch and evaluate a simulated encounter that another resident has with a family in conflict...
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Pathway to Excellence celebration
Nursing recently celebrated the Pathway to Excellence designation for WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. On hand for the celebration were, from left to right, Angela Johnston, interim vice president,...
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Kris O’Shea named Nightingale of Pa. winner
Nursing administrator has made innumerable contributions over the yearsKris O’Shea“I was surprised and excited when they called my name as the winner of the Nightingale Award in the Nursing...
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Gettysburg and Ephrata hospitals receive “Top Performer” recognition
The Joint Commission cites WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and Ephrata Community HospitalWellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and Ephrata Community Hospital were recently named as a Top Performer on Key Quality...
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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis set for Dec. 8
WellSpan is sponsoring the Jingle Bell Run 5K Run/1-Mile Walk for Arthritis which will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, on the Apple Hill Health Campus, 25 Monument, Rd., York.Invite friends, family,...
View ArticleFive tips for performing a car seat checkup
“Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent,” said Joe Anne Ward-Cottrell, Safe Kids York County Buckle Up chairperson and Community Health Improvement...
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