Meritus Health

06/01/2026

☀️ Free Summer Meals for Kids ☀️

This summer, Meritus Health is proud to support our community by offering FREE meals for any child under 18—no questions asked.

📅 Weekdays | June 15 – August 14
⏰ 11:00–11:20 a.m.
📍 Parking lot Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, along the Robinwood Drive side
11120 Health Dr, Hagerstown MD 21742

Good food helps kids grow, learn, and thrive—especially during the summer months. Spread the word and help us make sure no child goes hungry. 💙

05/29/2026

🌼 DAISY Award Winner Spotlight 🌼

Please join us in congratulating Samantha of 4 East, our latest DAISY Award winner at Meritus Health!

Nominated by a nursing student, Samantha was recognized for creating a learning environment rooted in support, honesty, and genuine care. She didn’t just teach tasks—she taught her student how to think like a nurse, balancing encouragement with real-world guidance every step of the way.

What truly sets Samantha apart is her heart for patients. Whether it’s hands-on care or offering comfort in vulnerable moments, she steps in not because she has to—but because she truly wants to help.

Thank you, Samantha, for going all in for your patients, your students, and the future of nursing. 💙

05/28/2026

In honor of Trauma Awareness Month, Meritus Health is proud to recognize the talented young artists who participated in our annual Trauma Safety Art Contest!

Washington County Public Schools students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade shared powerful messages about staying safe.

Today, we celebrate our contest winners and their incredible artwork at a special reception. Thank you to all of our participants for using creativity to promote safety in our community.

05/27/2026

🌷 Honoring Our Quarterly TULIP Award Winner 🌷
Please join us in congratulating Cassandra “Bubbie” Louk, our latest TULIP Award recipient at Meritus Health—nominated by one of her coworkers for her extraordinary compassion and dedication.

Cassandra consistently puts patients first with patience, empathy, and heart. From offering help without hesitation to staying late just to reassure a nervous patient, she embodies what patient-centered care truly means. One patient summed it up best when Cassandra simply said, “I’m here for you.”

Being recognized by a colleague makes this honor even more meaningful. We’re proud to celebrate Cassandra and the kindness she brings to our patients and our team every day. 💙

05/26/2026

Care that meets you where you are—literally. 💻📱

Visiting your primary care provider no longer means rearranging your day or leaving home. Meritus Health is proud to introduce Meritus Virtual Primary Care, giving patients of all ages access to high-quality primary care from the comfort of home.

From preventive and wellness visits to acute and chronic condition management, our providers are just a click away—no app required. If you have a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera, you’re ready to get started.

Patients can visit www.meritushealth.com and choose Virtual Primary.

Available to residents of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor all service members who have served our country—and especially those from right here in our Western Maryland community. 🇺🇸

We remember their courage, dedication, and sacrifice, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families who support them and carry their legacy forward.

05/22/2026

Our team members were thrilled when Nicole Patzer with Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital, came by to present 🌟awards🌟 for our distinctions and clinical performance for 2026!

Meritus Medical Center is second in the state for surgical care, and it received five-star ratings for four services, including hip fracture treatment, spinal fusion surgery, respiratory failure treatment, and diabetic hospitalizations. The hospital also has maintained a five-star rating for respiratory failure treatment for the past nine years and diabetic hospitalizations for the past two years.

She stopped by several departments, including surgery, endocrinology and orthopedics.

Thanks for visiting, Nicole, and congratulations again to our team for their amazing performance!

05/20/2026

⚠️ Weather Safety Reminder ⚠️
As inclement weather moves through our area, we encourage everyone to stay safe and remain indoors whenever possible. Your health and safety come first.

🏥 Our Emergency Department is open 24/7 for major injuries and serious illness

💻 Meritus Now Virtual Care is available for non-emergency needs from the comfort of your home:

https://now.meritushealth.com

Take care of yourselves, check on loved ones, and don’t hesitate to seek care when you need it. We’re here for you—no matter the weather.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 8 PM EDT. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive a warning.

05/20/2026

Tomorrow, we pause to remember. 🇺🇸

Join the Meritus Veterans Employee Group and our community for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
📍 Flagpole outside Meritus Medical Center’s main entrance

RAIN OR SHINE!

05/19/2026

A special shoutout to Roy Rogers for supporting our healthcare workers with a special promotion during last week for Hospital and Health Systems Week—and for generously donating $200 in gift cards to share with our employees. We’re grateful for community partners who recognize the dedication of those who care for our community every day. 💙