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One in seven new Meritus hires are returning team members
August 27, 2026
Rehires point to strong culture, competitive pay and meaningful work. Meritus Health prides itself on being a mission-oriented workplace. That might be why roughly 15% of all hires in the past two fiscal years were rehires. Team Member Services records show that more than 350 people who had been employed by Meritus in the past were hired again between 2024 and 2026. The health system employs more
Meritus supports student health through school-based health centers
August 17, 2026
On-site healthcare services offered at Western Heights and South High. As in past school years, Meritus Health continues to support the health and well-being of local students through its School-Based Health Centers located at Western Heights Middle School and South Hagerstown High School. The centers provide convenient, on-site healthcare services that help students stay healthy, remain in class,
Brook Lane School-Based Mental Health gets gaming commission grant
August 13, 2026
The funds will be used to continue staffing therapists at Clear Spring and Hancock elementary schools. Brook Lane Health Services has received a $35,000 grant from the Washington County Gaming Commission to continue funding licensed therapists at two elementary schools. Therapists are available at Clear Spring and Hancock elementary schools one day a week, where students can get up to three free t
Meritus Health awarded $651,000 grant to support community health
August 4, 2026
Meritus Health has been awarded a $651,000 grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission to help address chronic diseases among older adults and people with disabilities in the community. The grant was one of only 14 awards selected from 101 community-based projects across Maryland and is part of $7.5 million in state funding. As part of Meritus Health’s mission to improve co
Meritus earns high performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report
August 4, 2026
Meritus Medical Center recognized for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and gynecological cancer surgery. Meritus Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 High Performing Hospital for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and gynecological cancer surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The recognition places Meritus among the top 43% of hospitals nationwide that demonstrate strong performance in deliv
Meritus Health welcomes neurology specialists to expand care
July 30, 2026
Neurology Consultant P.A. Joins Meritus Health as Meritus Neurology. Continuing its commitment to providing comprehensive, coordinated care throughout the region, Meritus Health is pleased to welcome Neurology Consultant P.A. to the health system. Effective July 30, the practice will become Meritus Neurology. The practice will continue serving patients at its current office, 235 Mill St., Suite 1,
Meritus Medical Center earns Full Transparency Badge from Leapfrog
July 24, 2026
Meritus Medical Center has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital's commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of the nation's leading voluntary reporting
Meritus Medical Center nationally recognized for heart attack care
July 21, 2026
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Silver award. Meritus Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Silver recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-
Meritus Public Health Advisory: Cyclosporiasis prevention, treatment
July 16, 2026
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
For the first time locally, Meritus removes a blood clot from a lung
July 15, 2026
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,
Meritus earns AHA Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Silver recognition
July 10, 2026
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
July 2, 2026
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