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For the first time locally, Meritus removes a blood clot from a lung
A Washington County man has a new lease on life thanks to Meritus Interventional Radiology. A 77-year-old Boonsboro resident and small-business owner is the first person to have a blood clot removed from their lung at Meritus Medical Center. Elmer Wachter, who co-owns Myersville Exxon and Mason-Dixon Dragway, is the hospital’s first pulmonary embolism thrombectomy patient, said Sabri Yilmaz, M.D., with Meritus Interventional Radiology. The procedure is common in tertiary medical centers, such as Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland or UP
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Meritus Public Health Advisory: Cyclosporiasis prevention, treatment
As cases of cyclosporiasis increase in Maryland, Meritus Health officials are urging residents to take precautions against the foodborne illness and seek treatment if symptoms develop. "Cyclosporiasis is not spread from person to person. People become infected by consuming contaminated food," said Anand Budi, M.D., chief medical officer for Meritus Health. Cyclosporiasis is caused by the parasite
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Meritus earns AHA Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Silver recognition
Meritus Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Silver recognition for its commitment to improving the quality of care for patients living with Type 2 diabetes. The award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate consistent use of evidence-based care and quality improvement initiatives t
Meritus recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care
This is the seventh year in a row the hospital has received the Gold Plus Award from the American Heart Association. Meritus Medical Center has again received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, resea
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