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Century of care links Bob Napp with WellSpan Evangelical Hospital

Bob Napp, a long-time resident of Union County, Pennsylvania, is about to celebrate his 100th birthday.

By York County News | Apr 17, 2025

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Hospital foundation announces 2025 ambassadors for annual challenge fundraiser

Evangelical Community Hospital Foundation has revealed the three local ambassadors for its 2025 Ambassador Challenge.

By York County News | Apr 15, 2025

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WellSpan team comforts young patient and her stuffed companion during tonsillectomy

By York County News | Apr 11, 2025

Peyton Chronister, an 8-year-old from York, recently underwent a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy at WellSpan York Hospital.

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WellSpan Health honored with HAP awards for AI innovation and operational improvements

By York County News | Apr 4, 2025

WellSpan Health has been recognized with two awards by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for its achievements in healthcare innovation and operational excellence.

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WellSpan Health receives AMGA’s 2025 Acclaim Award for high-quality care initiatives

By York County News | Mar 29, 2025

WellSpan Health has been recognized as one of the 2025 Acclaim Award honorees by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA).

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York County women confront increased cancer risks due to inherited Lynch syndrome

By York County News | Mar 20, 2025

Kati Reynolds and Shermaine Croney, residents of York County, recently discovered they have Lynch syndrome, a genetic disorder that increases their risk of developing colorectal and other types of cancer.

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Patient surprises surgeon with realistic 'big toe' cake

By York County News | Mar 20, 2025

Adam Roberts, a resident of Bloomsburg, recently underwent surgery to alleviate arthritis in his big toe, a condition that originated from a sports injury during his junior high school wrestling days.

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WellSpan promotes Mark Kandrysawtz to lead innovation strategy

By York County News | Mar 18, 2025

WellSpan Health has announced the promotion of Mark Kandrysawtz to senior vice president and chief innovation officer.

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Patricia Donley named WellSpan's chief nursing executive

By York County News | Mar 12, 2025

WellSpan Health has announced the promotion of Patricia Donley to senior vice president and chief nursing executive.

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Rising colorectal cancer cases among young adults prompt health warnings

By York County News | Mar 8, 2025

Brandon Gardner, a 38-year-old machine operator from York, faced a life-altering diagnosis when persistent discomfort led to the discovery of colon cancer.

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Colon cancer patient urges timely screenings after late-stage diagnosis

By York County News | Mar 4, 2025

Jim Hopkins, a 72-year-old former construction worker and current school janitor, has shared his experience with colon cancer in hopes of encouraging others to follow medical advice regarding screenings.

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Nursing assistant honored for lifesaving actions after witnessing car crash

By York County News | Mar 1, 2025

Jenn Smiley, a nursing assistant at WellSpan Health, found herself in an unexpected situation while driving home from work.

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Temple University expands medical school with new York campus

By York County News | Feb 28, 2025

Last week, WellSpan Health and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University formalized an agreement to establish a second regional campus for Temple’s medical school in York, Pennsylvania.

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WellSpan donates ambulance to boost Mount Wolf's water rescue capabilities

By York County News | Feb 28, 2025

WellSpan Health has donated a Ford F450 ambulance from its emergency medicine fleet to the Eagle Fire Company in Mount Wolf.

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WellSpan expands heart care facilities at York Hospital

By York County News | Feb 22, 2025

WellSpan York Hospital has expanded its cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs to address the increasing demand for heart care.

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York County had 12,080 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By York County News Service | Jun 10, 2024

York County had 12,080 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Inners Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was 3rd largest nursing home in York County as of Q4 2023

By York County News | Feb 26, 2024

Inners Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the third largest nursing home in York County, aided an average of 138 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2nd largest nursing home in York County as of Q4 2023

By York County News | Feb 25, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Yorkview Nursing and Rehabilitation was the second largest nursing home in York County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was largest nursing home in York County as of Q4 2023?

By York County News | Feb 24, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was the largest nursing home in York County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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2nd largest nursing home in Bucks County as of Q4 2023

By York County News | Feb 23, 2024

Crestview Center, the second largest nursing home in Bucks County, aided an average of 154.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.