Evangelical Community Hospital

It’s an exciting day in Lewisburg, we’ve joined WellSpan Health! Our commitment to our community is stronger than ever. As a team, we’ll continue delivering exceptional healthcare to the Greater Susquehanna Valley and beyond. We look forward to the endless possibilities for the future! Read more about our partnership at ➤ https://ow.ly/u4N350Sx5zG

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Change can be equal parts exciting and nerve racking, especially when insurance is involved! Wondering if your insurance will still be accepted at WellSpan Evangelical? Here’s what we know so far: WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, including its physician practices and services, currently accepts the same insurances as they did prior to joining WellSpan Health. The list of participating insurance carriers may even grow as WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital continue to integrate! To check WellSpan Evangelical’s participation status, and/or the participation status of a WellSpan Evangelical practice, contact your insurance carrier for confirmation. A list of accepted insurance carriers for WellSpan Evangelical can be found at ➤ https://lnkd.in/ebVy8r6C

Learn more about potential injuries on our website at ➤ https://lnkd.in/dqHMUzAM #sprains #ortho #sports #activelifestyle

When packing raw food to grill at a secondary location, ensure that the food stays chilled at 40°F or below for safety. The USDA recommends refrigerating perishable food within one hour if kept at a temperature of 90°F or above. #FourthofJuly #Grilling #FoodSafety #BBQTips #OutdoorCooking #CookoutTips

In honor of Independence Day, the hospital’s lights will shine a vibrant red, white, and blue today and tomorrow! May everyone have a happy and safe Independence Day. #IndependenceDay #RedWhiteBlue #July4th

Summer is a popular time to be active outdoors, but whether you’re playing sports, going for a jog, or any number of physical activities, always make sure you’re being safe! Do you suspect that you or a loved one might have an orthopaedic injury? Tell us what hurts by going to the SUN Orthopaedics of Evangelical page at ➤ https://lnkd.in/dqHMUzAM #SummerActivities #OutdoorSafety #PhysicalWellness #InjuryPrevention #ActiveLifestyle #SportsSafety #HealthyLiving #WellnessTips

Check out these upcoming events for the month of July, including free and low-cost health screenings and a series of classes! Find dates, times, and locations on our Facebook events page at ➤ https://lnkd.in/eFpQkay9 #CommunityHealth #Healthcare #HealthcareEvents #UnionCountyPA

The Employee and Public Safety Department of Evangelical Community Hospital received a special honor on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) officials presented the team with a Program of Distinction Certification. The honor was presented during the IAHSS Pennsylvania/Susquehanna Chapter quarterly meeting which was hosted at Evangelical. There are only four Hospitals in the state of Pennsylvania and 66 in the world that have earned this designation. “We are exceptionally proud of the work accomplished by our Employee and Public Safety team to receive this honor,” said Matthew Exley, CHPA, Director, Employee and Public Safety at Evangelical Community Hospital. “The entire department is committed to making the Hospital a safe space in which to work and receive care.” Initiated in June 2006, the IAHSS Program of Distinction recognizes healthcare security and safety departments within healthcare facilities that have achieved and certified over 70 percent of their security personnel through the IAHSS training certification programs. To maintain this recognition, it must be renewed every two years and certified personnel must maintain their certifications. Directors must maintain an active Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) status by continually seeking to enhance their competence both through continuing education and research leading to publication of significant materials to enhance the learning of others. #IAHSS #HealthcareSecurity #Healthcare

Ashley Houtz, Advanced EMT, Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS), was recently presented the EMS Provider of the Year Award through Geisinger Medical Center. Emergency medical services (EMS) providers and fellow first responders were recognized for service to their community recently during Geisinger’s EMS Provider of the Year Awards reception, which took place just before a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders home game at PNC Field in Moosic in June. Houtz was nominated for the award by another EMS provider for her quick action, critical thinking, and application of emergency medicine skill during an April vehicle accident. The accident included entrapment and Advanced Life Support was not readily available due to poor weather conditions. Houtz relied on her recently acquired skills as an Advanced EMT to assess condition and perform lifesaving interventions as crews extricated the patient from the vehicle and transported to Geisinger for trauma treatment. Houtz began working with ERMMS as an EMT in October 2021, and obtained her Advanced Medical Technician certification in 2023. She continues to deliver lifesaving services in her Advanced EMT role at ERMMS. ERMMS is the subsidiary of Evangelical Community Hospital that provides emergency response services to surrounding communities. Since its inception in 2019, ERMMS has added the opportunity to hire and provide Advanced EMTs to the region and has established an EMT Training Program in the area through a collaborative effort with Penn College and for high-school-aged students, with SUN Area Technical Institute. For more information on EMS careers at Evangelical Community Hospital. Visit ➤ https://lnkd.in/ev7qjKyZ.