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As our local high school athletes make their return to their fields and courts, our WellSpan athletic trainers are on the sidelines with them ready for a healthy and successful season! Good luck to all of our teams! 🏆 Bermudian Springs School District Upper Adams School District - Biglerville High School Chambersburg Area School District Cocalico School District Delone Catholic Athletics - Delone Catholic High School Dover Area School District Ephrata Area SD Fairfield Area School District Gettysburg Area School District Kennard Area School District Littlestown Area School District New Oxford High School York Catholic Middle & High School York Tech Spartans York Country Day School York Suburban School District

Congratulations are in order! 👏    In recognition of their exemplary actions to support Jordan Smith, WellSpan LPN and active member of the U.S. Army Reserves, as he embarked upon 18 months of training in Texas, nurse manager Lindsey Kearns and clinical nurse educator Bobbi Jo Coons have been honored as recipients of the Patriot Award by the United States Department of Defense.   The award was presented by Staff Sgt. Jaime Phillips and recognizes managers and employers for their support of the National Guard and Army Reserves. WellSpan has nearly 800 team members who are current or former military members.: https://lnkd.in/eHvG57rH 

REMINDER: Join us next week for coffee, community, and conversation at Postmasters Coffee + Bakery. 📅 Aug. 27 ⏰ 7:30-10:30 a.m. 📍 11235 Buchanan Trail E Waynesboro, PA 17268 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eHkr2z-6

“I wish I would have tried to get it done a lot sooner. I have my life back.” Gaylynn Breighner and her husband are avid travelers. When pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis in her knee stood in the way of their adventure to Belgium last year, she knew it was time to take action. Join Dr. Albert Folgueras to learn more about Gaylynn's story and hear from other top experts from WellSpan's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine teams on Good Day PA on ABC27 from 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 29. Have a question for our panel of experts? Submit it here: https://lnkd.in/ejDpsygv

76-year-old Jay Myer and nurse assistant Heavenlee Conners (photographed here) quickly bonded while she cared for him during a hospital stay. Jay is fondly known by Heavenlee and the team at WellSpan York Hospital as the ‘Painting Patient’.    Known for his kindness and talent, Jay has made it his mission to create smiles and gratitude through his artwork for the compassionate health care professionals who care for him while he’s in the hospital.    Jay began painting as a hobby in 1997, but the practice quickly became a creative outlet – one he can enjoy despite his ongoing experience with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The condition makes breathing challenging.      Heavenlee is a huge fan of horses — Jay’s personalized painting of appreciation has become one of her most prized possessions.     Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e9wvDgRE 

Fantastic news! Six WellSpan hospitals have been recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for efforts of hospital teams to support and raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was recognized with a platinum designation as a Center for Organ Recovery & Education. WellSpan York, Ephrata, Gettysburg, Good Samaritan, Evangelical, and Waynesboro Hospitals were recognized through the Gift of Life Donor Program with platinum designations.  Great work, team!

Dr. Christopher Russo, medical director of Pediatrics at WellSpan, is anticipating a rise in sniffles and sneezes as we approach the return to the school year.     Our best defense? Immunizations. He recently shared his expertise with Fox 43 — read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3MeJdXD

For Dr. Dunklebarger’s family, summertime calls for evenings together and sweet popsicle smiles!    We’re #WellSpanProud to share that we have been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families for the second year running by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group!     “Together, we are not just building a great workplace, but a community where everyone thrives,” said Aaron Gillingham, senior vice president and chief people officer, WellSpan Health. Read more about the honor and the effort to create a great workplace for our team here: https://lnkd.in/eRZhqs2d  

Better healthcare is in your genes. The WellSpan Gene Health Project, a community health research program, is looking for 100,000 volunteers who want to take a proactive approach to better health.    The program assesses your DNA risk for breast and ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and a cause of heart disease.    It’s easy to sign up and DNA testing is available at no cost to you. A better understanding of your genetic health can help you and your healthcare provider proactively plan for a healthier future.    Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/eT3KEq3n