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Dance lessons make physical therapy a treat for five young girls
Participants have experienced a delay in gross motor skillsParticipants in the 12-week WellSpan pediatric outpatient rehabilitation dance class are, from left to right, Ellie Ragland, Alexis Morgan,...
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Health coaches building valuable relationships with patients
Mary Ann Zehner, a health coach at East Berlin Family Medicine, left, often takes a 10-minute walk with her patients and discusses various health topics. Work with patients after they leave the...
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Ephrata Community Hospital has longstanding relationship with the Plain...
Hospital offers special services to 40,000 members in its service areaEphrata Community Hospital’s Plain-friendly reputation has spread far and wide. Amish and Mennonites come from across the state, as...
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Good Samaritan Health System and WellSpan Health will explore affiliation
The Good Samaritan Health System and WellSpan Health today announced plans to explore an affiliation that will strengthen community-based health care in Lebanon County. The governing boards for both...
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Taking care of your heart one meal at a time
Preparing food in a healthy way is just as important as choosing the right food to eat.Heart-healthy cooking can be full of flavor and include lots of delicious foods.Try these healthful cooking...
View ArticleSummer volunteer program seeks applicants
Being a summer volunteer may be the ideal position for your son, daughter or neighbor.The summer program runs from June 2 through Aug. 15. Summer volunteers must be at least 14 years old and have...
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How WellSpan helped a 62-year-old reach her goal after a heart attack
Signing up for WellSpan Cardiac Rehabilitation program was a keyMichele Luckenbaugh holds a plaque she earned for finishing first in her age division in the 2013 Harrisburg Half Marathon.Michele...
View ArticleAutism symposium scheduled for April 25
A symposium focusing on services and resources available for anyone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and anyone working with individuals who are on the Spectrum will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday,...
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Dr. David Speranza wins Dr. Charlie Marley’s United Way challenge
David Speranza, M.D., WellSpan Gastroenterology (left), was recently selected as the winning medical staff physician for meeting Dr. Charlie Marley’s United Way campaign challenge. Speranza's prize...
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Autistic teens thrive in Ephrata girls group
Program teaches important social and grooming skillsJudy Holt, center, reacts as she sees her flower develop with the help of Barlet Wilbert, occupational therapist, left, and Jennifer Petrilla,...
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WellSpan Sports Medicine partners with The York Capitals
For the second season, WellSpan Sports Medicine is a sponsor and official medical provider for The York Capitals, a professional indoor football team that plays at the York Ice Arena.The York Capitals...
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ECH recognized as a top performer
Ephrata Community Hospital was recently recognized by the VHA Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) as a top performer in two areas of focus: central lineassociated blood stream infections (CLABSI) and...
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WellSpan partners with Transforming Health to create helpful online tool
Uninsured required to have health insurance by March 31 Everyone is required to have health insurance by March 31, 2014, as part of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA).More than 1.2 million uninsured...
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WSRH earns 3-year accreditation
WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital (WSRH) recently received a three-year accreditation from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). The hospital is one of only four in Pennsylvania to achieve DNV...
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Heart healthy tips
Laura White, clinical dietitian with WellSpan Heart & Vascular, offers these heart healthy tips:Cut back on sodium, and make healthier carbohydrate choices Use as little salt in cooking as...
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WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and ECH receive APEX awards
Hospitals demonstrated extraordinary levels of patient safety and quality WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and Ephrata Community Hospital were recently recognized by a national organization for their...
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Dave Dill receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dave Dill, right, manager of physician office liaisons and chairman of the York-based WellSpan United Way Campaign for the past 20 years, accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from J.T. Hand of The...
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Columbia Gas supports Safe Kids of York County
Jeff Harbold, field operations manager for Columbia Gas, left, presents a donation of $20,000 to Helen Lehman, right, of WellSpan Community Health and Wellness for Safe Kids of York County programs....
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Patient partners provide a different perspective
Volunteers assist WellSpan practices and departmentsRev. Kenneth NewmanThe Patient Partner Program, an initiative of Aligning Forces for Quality --South Central Pa. (AF4Q-SCPA) is making a difference...
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Ephrata Community Hospital readmission rates lower than the national average
Patient education cited as a key factorEphrata Community Hospital (ECH) is one of 46 hospitals in Pennsylvania that was not penalized in fiscal year 2014 as part of a Medicare program to reduce the...
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