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Doctors’ Day is celebrated nationally on March 30. 🩺 Do you have a message of kindness and appreciation to share with your physician?     ✉ Submit your note of thanks here: https://lnkd.in/e5JD3uy7 

#WellSpanProud is an understatement – 12 team members were recently recognized with Health Care Hero awards by Central Penn Business Journal! ⭐ Nurse Practitioner of the Year – Jennifer Noggle, WellSpan Medical Group Vascular Surgery ⭐ Community Outreach and Education Hero – Ryan McNally, director, Miller Center & Community Health Initiatives at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital ⭐ Acupuncture Specialist - Brittney Knaub, WellSpan Restorative Pain Services ⭐ Allied Health Hero – Emily Gunder, PA-C, WellSpan Orthopedic Sports Medicine ⭐ Management – Michelle Shriner, director, WellSpan Oncology ⭐ Massage Therapist – Cynthia Vincenti, WellSpan Restorative Pain Services ⭐ Physician of the Year – Dr. Chris McCarty, WellSpan Family Medicine – Terre Hill ⭐ Advancements and Innovation in Health Care — Dr. Heidi Beilis, WellSpan Diagnostic Radiology ⭐ Physician of the Year – Dr. Pierre Jean (PJ) Lattanzio, WellSpan orthopedic surgeon ⭐ Special Needs Hero – Amy Stahl, WellSpan Philhaven Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities ⭐ Community Outreach and Education Hero – Sandy Gladfelter, WellSpan Community Health and Improvement ⭐ Advancements and Innovation in Health Care – Kathleen Dougherty, senior director, WellSpan Clinical Operations Fantastic work, team! Help us cheer them on in the comment section 👏

This #IWD2025, senior vice president of WellSpan’s Central Region, Vicky Diamond, joined York Catholic High School for their 3rd annual Women’s Day Panel. She spoke about her path to success, which has been lined with her continuous dedication to community service and a commitment to excellence in healthcare.      Thank you, Vicky, for sharing your perspective with future leaders in our community!

Jim Hopkins says he was a “tough guy” who didn’t think he needed to get a colonoscopy, which can catch pre-cancerous polyps before they turn into cancer. The 73-year-old former construction worker started to notice symptoms and decided it was time to visit his physician. He was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, meaning it had spread beyond his colon to other organs. Jim wants everyone to take it from tough guy: “Don’t be bullheaded like me. Go and get a colonoscopy whenever your doctor recommends it.” Read his story: https://lnkd.in/eWTA4eU2

More than 6,500 young readers served through WellSpan’s Reach Out and Read program in just 365 days! 📚      That’s right – in FY2024, WellSpan distributed 6,741 books through Reach Out and Read throughout various central Pa. communities. This Read Across America Week, we're celebrating creating lifelong readers from the very start.      Read more about our team’s work in our Community Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/emwfHe6A 

5-star care meets 5-star patient humor 🦶 When Adam Roberts was scheduled to have a bone spur removed by Dr. Cush at WellSpan Orthopedics in Lewisburg, he pictured life with reduced pain — and the opportunity to celebrate the care team responsible for the positive change.  Adam got to work – quickly placing an order for a specialty cake depicting a foot, with extra attention to a pronounced bump on the joint on the big toe.  It’s not often a red velvet “toe” cake makes its way through our doors. Adam’s effort is a reminder to celebrate the big and small moments in life — and a thank you to our team makes a world of difference.  Adam – we wish you many more moments of joy, without a bone spur weighing you down!  

This weekend, WellSpan leaders, fellow board members and friends gathered to celebrate lifelong York residents Jeff and Cindy Lobach at the annual Penn-Mar Human Services Gala as they were recognized with the 2025 Distinguished Humanitarian Award! 🎉 We are #WellSpanProud of Jeff and Cindy, and their dedication to making a positive impact within our community. Their leadership and unwavering commitment inspire all around them. Penn-Mar Human Services is a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to Live Courageously, whether that’s securing a job, being an active member of their community, building independence or developing new relationships. 

WellSpan Sports Medicine, alongside dedicated residents and team members, joined Special Olympics Pennsylvania for the weekend! 🏅 While 600 athletes hit the ground running for floor hockey, bowling and ice skating events, our teams were honored to provide medical coverage and support to help ensure they could give their very best on the field.  Congratulations, athletes! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this possible. Your commitment and care truly make a difference! 🙌 

It’s Read Across America Week — meet Tim, the "Baby Whisperer." 📚     He's one of our caring volunteers who read and deliver books to babies in the WellSpan York Hospital neonatal intensive care unit through a program started by parents of a baby born there. Read more about the 77-year-old retired Marine colonel and 4-pound, 10-ounce baby Elena, while you get to know our team of specially trained volunteers: https://lnkd.in/ew7ZR-FA

Blood donation is a universal act of kindness and connects us all, no matter where we live or what language we speak.  Lucia Bruno, a lifelong blood donor from Italy who now lives in Pennsylvania, was determined to continue her tradition of donating. So, when she visited our WellSpan Apple Hill Donor Center and shared her intentions using Google Translate, our team was excited to help Lucia achieve her goal and break down the language barrier by using the My Interpreter Assistant (MIA) device.  With a simple push of a button, Lucia was instantly connected to an Italian translator, helping her feel right at home. Our team is proud to provide exceptional care for all!  “Lucia knew how important it was that she donates, and we helped her achieve her goal of donating blood in her new country,” says Steve LaCour, supervisor of laboratory blood resources. Thank you for your donation, Lucia!