Meritus Health

11/04/2025

Join us for Walking 2 Wellness Tomorrow! Take your midweek break for you — body, mind, and community.

📍 ARCC at HCC
🕛 Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12 PM

This week’s guest speaker, Dr. Madeleine Miller, will be sharing insights on the importance of bone health — and what we can do together and individually to keep our bones strong for years to come. 🦴✨

Come walk, learn, and connect with other amazing women. Every step counts toward better health and stronger connections! 💜

11/03/2025

We’re proud to be a top employer in Maryland! A reflection of our strong culture, competitive pay, and recognition programs. See why so many want to join our team and grow with us.

Find out why more people are joining—and staying—with Meritus:https://www.meritushealth.com/about/news/meritus-health-had-an-average-of-19-applicants-per-job-opening-in-fiscal-year-2025

11/01/2025

Sore throats and sinuses are what's going around this week, according to the providers at MeritusNow. Upper respiratory infections are knocking many patients down, as well as ongoing cases of hand foot and mouth disease and viral gastrointestinal illnesses. When over-the-counter medicines don't seem to help, you can see a healthcare professional without ever leaving your home.

Simply visit now.meritushealth.com to schedule a virtual visit and be on the road to recovery in no time.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Meritus! 🧡 In honor of the medical school's new mascot, our leadership team joined the celebration by dressing as their favorite mascots during rounds today.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

10/30/2025

A big shoutout to the Job Development students from Washington County Public Schools ! 👏

These amazing students are helping assemble hygiene packs that are distributed to our hospital patients — a small act making a big difference in our community. 💙🪥🧼

10/29/2025

Halloween is just a couple of days away! 🎃 👻 Check out our Halloween safety tips from the staff here at Meritus Health to make your spooky celebrations both safe and sweet! 🕸️🧡

10/29/2025

A Maryland hospital doing something about the shortage of doctors by starting its own medical school

10/28/2025

We’re proud to share that Meritus Medical Center has received the 2026 Specialty Excellence Award from Healthgrades , placing us among the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for surgical care. 🏆

This recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional outcomes and specialty care—right here at home.

Learn more about what this means for our patients and community: https://www.meritushealth.com/about/news/meritus-receives-2026-specialty-excellence-award-from-healthgrades

Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
https://www.healthgrades.com/quality/ratings-awards/methodology/specialty-excellence-awards-americas-best-hospitals-for-specialty-care-awards-methodology

10/28/2025

📍 Now available in Frederick — esophageal physiology studies!

Our team provides esophageal manometry and pH studies using gentle techniques. These advanced tests help us diagnose conditions like acid reflux, swallowing problems, or unexplained chest symptoms, so we can get you connected with the right treatment sooner.

Learn more about these specialized services and how they can help improve your digestive health. 💙

https://www.meritushealth.com/services/esophageal-manometry

10/27/2025

It’s SIDS Awareness Month, and we’re challenging YOU to show off your safe sleep smarts with the Challenge!

✅ No pillows
✅ No blankets
✅ No toys
✅ No bumpers
✅ Just baby, on their back, in a crib

Challenge a friend’s crib setup and tag it with to spread the word!

🌐 Visit www.meritushealth.com/about/infant-safe-sleep to learn more.

10/26/2025

From a 10-bed hospital in 1905 to a regional health system serving more than 200,000 people today — our journey has always been about you. 💙

https://youtu.be/tmt1gjtb240

Join us as Meritus leaders share our story and celebrate 120 years of caring for this community we call home.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/25/2025

We’re excited to announce Brian McKinnon, M.D., as chair of our Surgical Department!

With decades of surgical and teaching experience, Dr. McKinnon is dedicated to improving patient care and shaping the next generation of physicians in our community.

Get to know Dr. McKinnon and his vision for Meritus here : https://www.meritushealth.com/about/news/brian-mc-kinnon-m-d-named-chair-of-meritus-surgical-department