WellSpan Health

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WellSpan Health is a comprehensive health care system serving the communities of central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The organization comprises a multispecialty medical group of more than 1,500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, a regional behavioral health organization, a home care organization, eight respected hospitals, more than 19,000 employees, and over 170 patient care locations.

History[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health was founded in 1880 as the York Hospital. Over the years, it has grown and evolved into a regional health system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The organization's mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

Services[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health offers a wide range of services including primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, hospital care, home care, and more. The organization also provides a variety of wellness programs and community health outreach initiatives.

Primary Care[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health's primary care services include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. These services are provided by a team of experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Specialty Care[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health offers a wide range of specialty care services including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, neurology, and more. These services are provided by a team of highly skilled specialists who are committed to providing the highest level of care.

Urgent Care[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health's urgent care centers provide immediate care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. These centers are open seven days a week and no appointment is necessary.

Hospital Care[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health operates eight respected hospitals that provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. These hospitals are staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care.

Locations[edit | edit source]

WellSpan Health has over 170 patient care locations throughout central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. These locations include hospitals, primary care and specialty care practices, urgent care centers, and more.

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