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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
Meritus Food Farmacy exceeds 1,000th referral milestone
June 30, 2026
Program provides food, education and support to help patients manage chronic disease and build healthier habits. Meritus Health’s Food Farmacy program has passed a major milestone, serving its 1,000th referral while continuing to improve access to healthy food and support chronic disease management across the region. Launched in 2025, the program provides “food as medicine” by co
Honoring the courage and recovery of Security Officer Yoland Perez
June 17, 2026
Other Meritus team members who acted during a May 14 incident also received recognition. The Meritus Health security officer injured during an incident at Meritus Medical Center last month has been released from the hospital. Yolanda Perez was discharged Sunday, June 7, and has returned home to continue her recovery with her family. On May 14, Yolanda responded to a report of a suspicious person o
Lehr named chief administrative officer, chief innovation officer
June 8, 2026
He has been instrumental in the growth seen in the health system in the past few years. Meritus Health has promoted Dave Lehr from chief strategy officer to chief administrative officer and chief innovation officer. In his new role, Lehr will continue to drive Meritus Health’s long-term growth by aligning strategic planning, operational excellence and innovation across the organization