WellSpan Health

Congratulations are in order! WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital and WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital have been honored by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for their excellent performance ensuring patient safety. 👏 The Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition program honors Pennsylvania’s top-performing hospitals, using data from the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network measuring key infection rates – including central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated UTI, and C-Diff.

Dr. Michael Diller met with Fox43 to cover what parents of student athletes need to know when it comes to their child’s mental health. Read more:  https://lnkd.in/eA62my6t

Great news! The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has awarded WellSpan nearly $1 million dollars in funding to help improve antibiotic prescribing for children with acute respiratory tract infections. Read about the news here: https://bit.ly/3XWOXLc

Meet the York County Old Timers Baseball League — an organization passionate about baseball and dedicated to providing scholarships for local students. ⚾ At WellSpan Sports Medicine, we’re proud to partner with this crew in celebrating their love for the game and offering our services to athletes of all ages. Whether you're hitting home runs or just starting out, we’re here to ensure you get the care you need to thrive. 🎓 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins tomorrow. With the help of our Mobile Mammography Coach, mammograms are more accessible and closer to home than ever before. Check out the mobile mammography schedule to find a location near you and secure your appointment: wellspan.org/gomammo #MammoMonday

Hello from the future site of the Veterans Memorial Project! 👋    We joined the City of York, the York City Parks Conservancy, the Four Chaplains, and the Gold Star Garden for an exciting update on the Veterans Memorial Project this morning. The effort will bring to life a memorial for the Four Chaplains in #YorkPa to create a permanent reminder of the selfless sacrifices of our nation's armed forces, while revitalizing the current entrance to Veterans Memorial Park. WellSpan is a proud employer of nearly 800 veterans, and we are honored to help make this memorial a reality for the communities we serve.     This morning was made extra special as Shane R. Walker (US Navy) and David Whitcomb (US Army) – co-leads for VEST, one of four new team member resource groups offered at WellSpan – joined the celebration. VEST represents the Veterans and United States Armed Forces community, focused on helping team members to achieve a shared sense of comfort, connection, and contribution.     We're looking forward to seeing the Veterans Memorial Project come to life!

October is packed with upcoming WellSpan events! There are offerings for everyone:     🏊 Pool exercise classes in Gettysburg  🚌 Mobile mammography throughout the region  🧘 Oncology chair yoga with WellSpan York Cancer Center  🥑 Taking charge of your diabetes, on-demand  📋 Medicare 101    And much more! Check it out and register for upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/e2P2fsQG  

The team at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital broke out their gloves and equipment, getting to work for a good cause!     As part of the United Way Week of Caring, the team worked on refreshing the playground area of REAL Life Community Services.

This rainy Friday, we’re treating you to some chicken soup for the soul 🍲    During her hospital stay, Sharon loved our chicken soup. When it was time for her to make her way home, our team went out of the way to send some home with her to enjoy.     Read more about Sharon and Mary’s famous chicken soup: https://lnkd.in/euNBQ-Pg

Today, WellSpan and Hippocratic AI are excited to announce the official launch of a pioneering clinical GenAI healthcare agent — a conversational, AI-powered service focused on connecting patients to vital screenings and care.   The tool aims to improve:   💡 Healthcare access  💡 Equity  💡 Outcomes    Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejFCkssA