WellSpan and Revolution announce expanded partnership
Official Healthcare and Sports Medicine Provider enters into new five-year deal WellSpan Health, the Official Healthcare Provider of the York Revolution, has strengthened its relationship with the...
View ArticlePastoral Care program celebrates its 40th anniversary
Rev. Dr. Jim Murr, left, and Rev. Dr. Ted Trout-Landen, right, were part of the program celebrating pastoral care’s 40th anniversary. When Rev. Dr. Jim Murr arrived in York 40 years ago, his mission...
View ArticleWellSpan Rehabilitation expands to southern York County
Shrewsbury site is 10th outpatient location in York and Adams countiesWellSpan Rehabilitation, a service of York Hospital, and Wilderman & Associates Physical Therapy, P.C., have reached an...
View ArticleTwo WellSpan nurses named Nightingale Award winners
Receiving the state awards was an “emotional and humbling experience” Bonita Trapnell Jodi Arnold Bonita Trapnell, clinical director, and Jodi Arnold, a nurse in the G.I. department at York Hospital,...
View ArticleThere’s an app for that
Download WellSpan's mobile app today You just cut your finger while preparing a salad. You need to know which WellSpan facility can stitch your finger. There’s an app for that. Okay, ReadyCare. How...
View ArticleVNA Hospice vigil volunteers provide comfort and support
The first class of VNA Hospice vigil volunteers recently completed training. Volunteers, front row, left to right, are Linda Smeltzer, Christy Yeiser, Joan Zeigler, Lucy Stevens, Maria Newcomer and...
View ArticleBartels receives Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Award
Recognized for his leadership at WellSpan WellSpan President Bruce Bartels received the York County Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Award last week at a dinner and ceremony held at the...
View ArticleWellSpan opens second CareExpress location
WellSpan opened its second CareExpress location last week in the Giant Food Store at Delco Plaza, 1255 Carlisle Road, York. A third CareExpress location is scheduled to open on Monday, Dec. 19, in the...
View ArticleCertified nurse-midwives practice to open in Gettysburg
When a woman is pregnant, one of the first decisions she makes is what type of practitioner she wants to see for prenatal care and childbirth. While many women seek the services of an...
View ArticleGreen features abound in WellSpan’s new hospital
Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital is environmentally friendly The WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital on the Apple Hill Health Campus boasts a number of green features, including occupancy...
View ArticleGettysburg Hospital’s Women’s Conference set for March 10
Limited tickets available to participants for special performance of Moms Let Loose! Gettysburg Hospital will host the 17th annual Women’s Health & Wellness Conference on Saturday, March 10, 2012,...
View ArticleNotable events of 2011 illustrate how WellSpan made a difference
In 2011, WellSpan continued to meet the needs of those it serves through a variety of developments. Among our many achievements, we developed new partnerships, used technology to improve patient care...
View ArticleKindness, medical technology and surgeon’s expertise spell joyful holiday story
Young mother experienced heart problems after birth of her baby York Hospital T-2 staff members delivered Christmas gifts to Rebecca Sabold, left on the couch, her husband, Chris, directly behind her,...
View ArticleHow does WellSpan make a difference in the community?
Community Benefit Report published online The last few years have been tough for Susan Kittrell of York. Three years ago after having a routine tuberculosis test, providers noticed an abnormal reading...
View ArticleExercise tips
It doesn’t matter what type of activity or exercise you choose as long as you enjoy it and do it regularly. All exercise adds up to a healthier heart. Here are some tips for exercising success:...
View ArticleStress and heart problems
Stress is one of the leading causes of heart problems. The Pennsylvania Psychological Association offers these tips for a healthier heart: Identify unhealthy behaviors that increase your risk of...
View ArticleTips for a healthier heart
Here are four tips for a healthier heart: Eat healthy: Consume whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean protein sources. Move your body: Through aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, brisk walking...
View ArticleWomen and heart disease
Here are some interesting facts about women and heart disease: Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women, killing one-third of them. More than 200,000 women die each year from...
View ArticleWellSpan provides EMT services for Gettysburg Fire Department
WellSpan recently began providing staffing and medical oversight of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to the Gettysburg Fire Department. The contractual agreement creates resource and financial...
View ArticleWellSpan among 61 Health Systems to Know
Becker’s Hospital Review has included WellSpan Health on its list of “61 Integrated Health Systems to Know.” The publication, which focuses on business and legal issues, wrote that the health systems...
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