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Statewide Network Applauds Meritus' Quality of Care for Moms, Babies
October 5, 2026
Medical center labor and delivery team recognized for advancing maternal and newborn care in Maryland Meritus Medical Center’s Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum team has earned gold- and silver-level recognition for its work to improve care for mothers and newborns. The recognition comes from the Maryland Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Collaborative (MDPQC). Meritus participated in two MD
Meritus Internal Medicine Residency Earns Full Accreditation
September 30, 2026
New initiative aims to address physician shortage, expand patient access to high-quality care Following its newly awarded national accreditation, Meritus Health is pleased to announce that it is launching an Internal Medicine Residency Program. The new program will begin recruiting its inaugural class of physician residents in late October and formally start operations in July 2027. This is the fo
New D.M. Bowman Rec Center Promotes Movement at Brook Lane
September 28, 2026
New facility teamed investments from Meritus, state, Bowman family to promote wellness through physical activity Brook Lane Health Services cut the ribbon to welcome visitors into the D.M. Bowman Rec Center on Thursday, Sept. 24. The new facility provides a place to play and exercise for all patients and students at the Laurel Hall School on campus. The facility includes a gym, sensory room and a
Meritus Care Caller Program Marks 5 Years Battling Loneliness
September 23, 2026
Nationally recognized program continues to link residents and volunteers to overcome social isolation, improve well-being Five years after it began, the Meritus Health “Care Caller” program continues to make inroads against loneliness and social isolation through simple, friendly phone calls. The volunteer-led effort has connected about 1,800 people with regular conversations that prov
Meritus Tops Md. in Moore’s Youth Workforce Development Program
September 21, 2026
With 64 members enrolled, Meritus leads the state in the Service Year Option initiative Meritus Health is hosting the highest number of participants in the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation's Maryland Corps/Service Year Option program, with 64 members employed, the most of any organization in the state. Many of those members recently attended a ceremony featuring Gov. Wes M
Early lung cancer detection with robotics at Meritus
September 8, 2026
State-of-the-art robotic technology enables physicians to safely reach small, hard-to-access lung nodules, providing earlier and more precise diagnoses. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and early detection gives patients the best chance of survival, said Dr. Mohammad Jafferji. The thoracic surgeon with Meritus Surgical Specialists uses the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system to exam
Meritus ED earns national recognition for older adult care
September 2, 2026
Recognition ensures older adults in the region have access to age-friendly emergency care. The Meritus Medical Center Emergency Department has been recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians for providing excellent care for older adults. The Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation gives emergency doctors, nurses and hospital leaders clear goals to help them provide better care
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