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With colon cancer screenings, 45 is the new 50

WEBDr. Aaron George, chief medical officer for Meritus Health and a family medicine physician in the area, explained that when it comes to colon cancer …

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Health department urges vaccinations now

WEBThe Herald-Mail. 0:03. 1:24. Vaccinations are available locally and are extremely important during the evolving season of respiratory illnesses currently in Washington County, and …

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Vaccines, walk-in Pfizer boosters, testing available in Washington …

WEBAll three vaccines and booster shots are available at the clinics. Information on eligibility requirements and scheduling appointments is available on the department's …

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Health department joins downtown partnerships

WEBFor more information, call 240-313-3200, send an email to [email protected] or go to washcohealth.org. The Washington County Health …

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COVID vaccine and testing clinics for Washington County week of …

WEBThe county health department has scheduled the following vaccine clinics: Monday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 601 Washington …

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Changes announced for COVID-19 clinics in Washington County

WEB0:46. Changes are coming to COVID-19 vaccine clinic locations and times in Washington County. The drive-thru vaccine clinic at 13 W. Lee St. in Hagerstown is now …

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Meritus plans new clinic; SEK marks 60th anniversary

WEBMeritus to open clinic in Valley Mall. Meritus Health has plans to open a multi-specialty medical practice in the spring that would focus in part on sports medicine at …

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Meritus seeks 20-year county support for new medical school

WEBMeritus seeks support. Maulik Joshi admitted it was a big ask. But the president and CEO of Meritus Health asked the Washington County commissioners on …

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Enjoy a heart-healthy lifestyle with tips from cardiologist

WEBDr. Vaccari suggests talking to your healthcare provider if your blood pressure in the morning is persistently over 140/90; if, generally, your LDL cholesterol is …

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Meritus Health sets COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for employees

WEBAs of Aug. 1, all new Meritus Health employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, according to the announcement. And as of Sept. 1, all …

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Brook Lane: From farm to mental hospital

WEBMartin and his wife, Alma, were among the conscientious objectors who worked at Brook Lane after the institution’s primary present-day purpose as a hospital …

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Meritus holds ceremony for medical school in Hagerstown area

WEBMedical, business and political leaders, including Gov. Larry Hogan and U.S. Rep. David Trone, D-6th, met Tuesday by 3.5 acres of grass on the south side of the …

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WellSpan Health opens health center near Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

WEBWellSpan recently opened new health center near Fayetteville, Pa. WellSpan Health opened the new WellSpan Health Center at Penn National south of Fayetteville, …

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Brook Lane, Meritus explore expanded partnership

WEB0:48. Meritus Health and Brook Lane Health Services are looking for ways to expand on their partnership, according to an announcement released this week. They …

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Hagerstown center helps families touched by autism

WEBBTST Services opens outpatient mental health clinic. BTST Services held a grand opening this month for its new outpatient mental health clinic in the Hagerstown …

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Washington County’s fatal overdose rate drops nearly 22%

WEB0:04. 0:26. Washington County’s fatal overdoses dropped nearly 22% in one year’s time based on recent data shared from the state of Maryland — something to …

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Hitachi, Meritus, Flying Boxcars stadium to be region's crown jewels

WEBTime to play ball. While the Hitachi Rail factory and the Meritus Osteopathic Medical School are comparatively new developments, much of the growth occurring now …

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Potomac Center could have controversial patient unit added as …

WEB1:26. Approximately 28 patients could be transferred from a regional psychiatric hospital in Carroll County, Md., to the Potomac Center in Hagerstown's West …

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Md. State Police to participate in National Drug Take Back Day

WEBMaryland State Police are encouraging people to take part in National Drug Take Back Day in an effort to combat opioid addiction. Drop off unwanted prescription …

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Hagerstown nursing home Julia Manor named in lawsuit after …

WEBThe facility was cited for 41 deficiencies. Fitzgerald's estate is now suing Hagerstown Health Care LLC, the operators of Julia Manor, for malpractice. Her …

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Herald-Mail letters to the editor for Sunday, March 17.

WEBTo the editor: We all need to calm down a bit and stop the bitterness because we don’t agree politically. We aren’t in a Trump cult as you put it; we’re just …

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