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Franklin County Seeks Community Input on Substance Use Treatment Services
The Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol Program is inviting Franklin County residents to participate in an anonymous survey focused on improving services for individuals with substance use disorders and their loved ones. Community feedback will help identify opportunities to create more respectful, effective care throughout the county. Residents, family members, people with lived experience, service providers and community partners are all encouraged to participate. The survey is being conducted as part of
Meritus Emergency Department earns national recognition for older adult care
Recognition ensures older adults in the region have access to age-friendly emergency care. HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus Medical Center Emergency Department has been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians for providing excellent care for older adults. The Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation gives emergency doctors, nurses and hospital leaders clear goals to help them provide better care for older adults. The accreditation program includes more than 24 best practices for caring
Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Sprays For Multiple Municipalities
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (August 28, 2026) – Residential and recreational areas in Greene and Guilford townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 1. Franklin County staff will spray areas in Washington Township and Waynesboro Borough starting around sunset on Sept. 2. Areas to be sprayed in Greene and Guilford townships include but are not limited to: Brownsville Road, Winterberry Drive, New Lane, Camelot Drive, Schaff’s Mobile Home Park, Cameo Drive, Medallion Drive,
WellSpan and Johns Hopkins Medicine extend oncology collaboration, expanding access to world-class cancer care across Central Pennsylvania
Collaboration offers patients expanded access to life-saving medicine YORK, Pa. (Aug. 20, 2026) – WellSpan Health and Johns Hopkins Medicine today announced the next phase of an oncology collaboration that will further strengthen access to advanced cancer care, clinical expertise and research opportunities for patients across Central Pennsylvania. The renewed collaboration builds upon a relationship that began in 2017 and expanded significantly in 2021. Over the past five years, the organizations
WellSpan expanding orthopedic team with twelve new physicians in 2026
The health system will grow to the largest orthopedic group locally, increasing access to care for patients YORK, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2026) – WellSpan Health announced today the addition of twelve new physicians to its WellSpan Orthopedics team, marking a significant step in increasing patient access to orthopedic care throughout Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. By the end of September, the incoming physicians will bring the number of health care professionals offering WellSpan Orthopedic care to
Used Book Sale seeks donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Used Book Sale seeks donations to benefit Habitat for Humanity in partnership with St. John’s UCC and sponsored by BCM Payroll ServicesHabitat for Humanity and St. John’s United Church of Christ have again partnered to host a used book sale to benefit Habitat’s housing ministry in Franklin County. The sale is sponsored by BCM Payroll Services. Online details can be found at: www.sjucc1811.org/book-sale. From Aug 31 - Oct 10, materials can be donated in five ways:At any of the Patriot Federal Credit Union
Investing in Housing Solutions Across South Central Pennsylvania
Housing shapes every part of community life. When people have a safe and stable place to live, families are stronger, health improves and communities are better positioned to grow. That is why The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has committed to supporting safe, stable housing for all. Through its Equitable Access to Housing initiative, TFEC is working to expand options for affordable and accessible housing across its footprint. The effort is focused on building long-term community stability.
