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WellSpan in the News: WellSpan CEO says successor must be an advocate
By Heather StaufferEditor’s note: This article appeared in the Dec. 14 issue of Central Penn Business Journal. It is reprinted with permission of the Central Penn Business Journal.Bruce Bartels, who...
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Follow WellSpan on Facebook and Twitter
WellSpan’s Facebook and Twitter accounts are excellent sources of health tips, information, motivation and humor. WellSpan’s Facebook page featured more than 120 posts in December, including the daily...
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WellSpan continued to make a difference in 2012
WellSpan was busy last year as it continued to meet the needs of a growing and aging population while preparing to meet the challenges of the future.WellSpan added providers and opened new facilities...
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Dr. John P. Whiteley Education Fund Scholarship
Abby Davis, M.D., right, scholarship chairman, congratulates Ryan Collison on receiving the Dr. John P.WhiteleyEducation Fund Scholarship, which is presented annually to a student in the clinical...
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Gettysburg Hospital’s 18th Annual Women’s Conference
Optional Friday night dance also planned for participantsWellSpan Gettysburg Hospital will host the 18th annual Women’s Health & Wellness Conference on Saturday, March 9, in Gettysburg College’s...
View ArticlePracticing respiratory etiquette is important
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and WellSpan York Hospital have been experiencing high patient census due to patientswith influenza and respiratory problems.WellSpan Medical Group practices, CareExpress,...
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Healthy York Network receives $10,000 check
Eve Gardner, executive director of The Healthy York Network, left of the rail, receives a $10,000 check from PINK (Power in Knowledge). The money will be used to provide breast health services to...
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The plight of the “superutilizer”
Editor’s note: This blog by Dr. Chris Echterling appears on the Transforming Health website at www.witf.org.According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, five percent of the United...
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Lighting project to yield energy savings of $246,000 annually
New lights use less energy but produce same amount of light outputKen Deckman of Facilities Services Group replaces a light fixture in South Hall on the WellSpan York Hospital campus. More than 5,000...
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Brain games help MS patients’ cognitive abilities
WellSpan Neurosciences program is funded by a grantMultiple Sclerosis patients from WellSpan Neurosciences enjoy a game of cards at a recent brain games session. There’s a mounting body of clinical...
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MedSpa open house set for Feb. 6
The WellSpan MedSpa, 50 Wyntre Brooke Dr., York, is holding a community open house, 9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6.Participants can talk to staff members, tour the newly renovated...
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WellSpan Heart & Vascular achieves 3-star rating
Program recognized for cardiac excellence at WellSpan York HospitalRecently, WellSpan York Hospital was awarded the 3-star rating in cardiac surgery performance by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons...
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How does WellSpan make a difference in the community?
2012 Community Benefit Report published onlineFor struggling families who lack insurance, dental care typically ranks pretty low on the list of priorities. In rural areas where dentists are scarce,...
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WellSpan CareExpress on Queen St. changes hours
Starting Monday, Feb. 4, WellSpan CareExpress on S. Queen St. is changing its hours to a weekend-only schedule. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. WellSpan...
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Graduates from the Fall 2012 Paramedic Class
Instructors and graduates from the Fall 2012 Paramedic Class are shown in this photo. They are, front row, left to right, Jim Green, lead instructor; John Kottmyer, EMS manager; Mike Bunz, Steve...
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WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital earns high marks for patient safety
The Leapfrog Group and VHA recognize hospitalWellSpan Gettysburg Hospital recently received recognition for its patient safety efforts with honors from two health care rating organizations. In...
View ArticleHelp prevent cancer by enrolling in a research study
What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words “you have cancer”?This year, you can fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American Cancer Society’s new research study called...
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WellSpan partners with York City to create Police Training Center
Partnership is a means to provide a safer environment for county residentsWellSpan President Bruce Bartels and York City Mayor Kim Bracey celebrate the announcement of WellSpan’s $600,000 donation to...
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WSRH receives three-year accreditation
The WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital (WSRH) recently received a three-year accreditation for its inpatient rehabilitation programs from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation...
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If you suffer from back pain, there are multiple options available
Most people in the United States will experience low back pain at least once during their lives. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. If you suffer from...
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