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We’re #WellSpanProud to support organizations like the DIG Furniture Bank in Milton, Pa., who are supporting our community by filling homes of those in need with essential furniture at no cost.   DIG’s Good Night’s Sleep Fund received a WellSpan Spark Grant to provide 20 beds to residents securing permanent housing or who lacked the resources to purchase a bed on their own. The grant impacted more than 50 individuals in need.   DIG is short for “dignity” — the core value that guides the organization’s work.   “We want to make sure we help individuals choose items for their home that reflect who they are to help boost their confidence while promoting stability,” said Emily Gorski, founder and executive director of DIG. “People will bring in plant clippings and smaller decorations for clients too. It’s the little things that can make a big difference.”   Last year, WellSpan supported more than 60 impact-driven initiatives aligned with the WellSpan Community Health Improvement Plan. “When you feel good about your surroundings and your environment, it helps you feel good about yourself, gives you confidence and the desire to strive for a better life,” said Sheila Packer, community health lead coordinator at WellSpan Health. “As WellSpan continues its strong commitment to supporting housing needs in our community, partners like DIG stand out and drive our mission of creating healthier communities and opportunity for all.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eFHwVQvR

Courage, strength and resilience have led to these steps beyond WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital. Our entire WellSpan team is cheering you home, Lt. Godfrey. You are an inspiration. From all of us at WellSpan, we’re wishing you well.

Three cheers for 20 years! 🎉 This October marks the 20-year anniversary of the WellSpan Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities.  “For every season of our life and every challenge we have had over the years – the peaks and valleys – CADD has been there and has been able to meet our needs,” says Deborah Parker, a Lebanon County resident and mom to three CADD participants. Read the full story and meet the Parker family as we commemorate 20 years of impactful work: https://lnkd.in/eMuZSXTZ

At WellSpan York Hospital, compassion is served daily – sometimes with a hand-drawn smile. Meet Alison Steinheimer, a food service assistant who’s making a big impact in Behavioral Health through the smallest gestures. Each day, she decorates patients’ utensil bags with cheerful drawings and uplifting jokes – bringing comfort, connection and a moment of joy to those who need it most. 💛 Her creativity reminds us that healing isn’t just about medicine – it’s about kindness, too. Read more in this month’s BrightSpot:  https://lnkd.in/e4YiGjfY

A bike ride to remember, from sea to shining sea 🚲    This week, you have the opportunity to meet Terry, a local cyclist whose passion for long-distance riding was derailed by severe foot pain. Dr. Maria Kasper and her team helped Terry pedal past the pain and reclaim his ride. Terry will join Dr. Gerard Cush, Dr. Rebecca DeSimone, Dr. Maria Kasper, Dr. Jennifer L Mulhern, DPM FACFAS, ABPM and Dr. John Sekel to share his story on ABC27 for a special program: Best Foot Forward. Tune in tomorrow, Oct. 15, at 4:30 p.m. EST.   Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/eHVKMgYc  

After losing their daughter, Leah, to fentanyl poisoning in 2018, Mike and Robin Straley wanted to keep her memory alive while supporting others. The couple has served more than 1,100 individuals in need over the last 6 years through Leah's Legacy — an organization focused on supporting women who are in recovery from substance abuse.    Leah’s Legacy is the recent recipient of a WellSpan Summit Endowment grant, using the funds to expand their services to support more women at Leah’s Gathering Center, where individuals meet to receive recovery support.     “This program is about saving lives,” says Mike. “We couldn’t save our daughter’s life but we’re trying to now help save any many others as we can. We’re taking our pain and turning it into passion – turning misery into a mission. It’s a tribute to Leah. She’s no longer here physically but we know she’s still with us.”    More than $464,000 were awarded to 14 WellSpan Summit Endowment grants in June. Grants are awarded to community projects that advance our Community Health Improvement Plan.    “WellSpan has provided so much support to our organization over the last few years,” says Mike. “To see everything come together and grow has been phenomenal. It takes a village to do this work and help our community.”     Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eREKhsmn

A new lens to view the future WellSpan York Hospital Surgical and Critical Care Tower! Last month, WellSpan team members, leadership, local officials and community members gathered to celebrate the next milestone in the future WellSpan York Hospital Surgical and Critical Care Tower. Attendees signed the final beam and watched as it ascended into place and was installed by our construction team. They also had a new view of the space through the use of Google Cardboard lenses. The lenses allow our team to upload high quality renderings of the future space, in which they can navigate and learn about the new resource coming soon to York that will deliver transformational care. Learn more about the expansion: https://lnkd.in/egybCQR2

Congratulations are in order – Michael Shrader, senior director of information security at WellSpan, has been named by Becker's Healthcare as one of 53 CISOs and chief privacy officers to know!     Cybersecurity is a crucial priority for health care organizations as we see digital threats rise and evolve in sophistication. This list is built from nominations and editorial research, representing experts who are responsible for building strong cybersecurity frameworks and implementing cutting edge technology. Mike works each day to ensure WellSpan safeguards critical information and remains ahead.    We’re cheering you on, Mike! 

The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) today awarded WellSpan with its 2025 Excellence Award, which recognizes high-performing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to and accomplishments in value-based care by improving quality and outcomes, lowering or slowing growth of costs and increasing patient and provider satisfaction. WellSpan is one of just three organizations to attain this national recognition in 2025. Congratulations, team! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSjn97cH

Yesterday, the mobile mammography unit has made its way through Pennsylvania – any guesses where it was stationed for the day?     If you guessed the Pennsylvania State Capitol, you are correct!     Our Mobile Mammography team offered mammograms to State Capitol employees and tours of the space, with a reminder of the importance of early detection.     Have you scheduled your annual mammogram? Check it off your list: https://lnkd.in/eKHuv8Q5