2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (275+ words) Three screenings are conducted within 24 to 48 hours after birth: Early detection and treatment can help prevent long-term health problems and improve outcomes. More information is available from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All babies born in Pennsylvania receive a newborn…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (296+ words) The money was raised through the annual Summer Bash Farm Fresh 5K, Kids Fun Run and year-round support. It will assist local cancer patients experiencing financial hardship during treatment. Since the Diane Miller Gift of Hope Fund was established in 2017, it…...

4+ day, 13+ min ago   (249+ words) Gasperack began the role Sept. 6. He has more than 20 years of experience with WellSpan. WellSpan Health has named Dr. David Gasperack senior vice president of WellSpan Health and chief medical officer of WellSpan Medical Group. Gasperack began the role Sept....

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (284+ words) As chief medical officer for the WellSpan Medical Group, Gasperack will help guide physician leadership and support the organization’s continued focus on clinical excellence, strategic growth and patient experience. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia…...

5+ day, 4+ min ago   (467+ words) The thoracic surgeon with Meritus Surgical Specialists uses the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system to examine the smallest, most difficult-to-reach areas of the lung, helping physicians diagnose potentially cancerous nodules earlier than may be possible with traditional approaches. Traditionally, when a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (274+ words) WellSpan Health held a Nursing Scholarship Awards, Recognition and Stewardship Event at Jersey College at WellSpan Health, bringing together scholarship donors, nursing students and WellSpan leaders. The event recognized this year’s scholarship recipients and the donors who contributed funding to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (304+ words) The Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation gives emergency doctors, nurses and hospital leaders clear goals to help them provide better care for older adults. The accreditation program includes more than 24 best practices for caring for older patients. Meritus achieved the bronze…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (269+ words) The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding residents that naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose. According to the department, naloxone helps a person begin breathing again within one or two minutes after it is administered during an opioid overdose. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (314+ words) The grant will be used to purchase infusion chairs for the cancer center being developed as part of WellSpan Health’s expansion of oncology services in the Central Susquehanna Valley. The infusion chairs will be used by patients receiving cancer treatments…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (278+ words) Keystone Family Medicine is accepting new patients of all ages at two Chambersburg locations. Patients can call or text their preferred office for more information or to schedule an appointment. Keystone Family Medicine is part of Keystone Health. Students in…...