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Public Health Advisory: Be Prepared for Flu
October 22, 2026
Chief Medical Officer advises getting a flu shot, washing your hands to prevent spreading illness Instances of influenza are relatively low, but Meritus Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Anand Budi warns that could change quickly if precautions aren’t taken. Nationally and in Maryland, the rate of flu cases is about 5.1%, a relatively low risk, he said. However, at this time in 2025
Meritus School of Medicine Receives $500K Grant for Simulation Center
October 19, 2026
State funding will expand advanced simulation technology and hands-on medical training for students, residents and healthcare professionals The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) has received a $500,000 state grant through the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program. The funding will help pay for new simulation equipment and technology for MSOM’s 40,000-square-foot simu
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