Meritus Health

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemMeritus Health
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals1
Total Beds317
Commercial/Acute Beds271
HeadquartersHagerstown, MD
Websitemeritushealth.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system
Psychiatric
1 hospitals
50% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Meritus Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital271NoNo
Brook Lane Health ServicesPsychiatric 46NoYes

Recent News

Jun 13, 2025
Meritus Health has launched a new initiative called the Meritus Food Farmacy, aimed at improving patient health through diet and education. This program is designed to help combat food insecurity and teach patients about healthy eating habits. Primary care and specialist providers at Meritus will be able to prescribe healthy food to patients based on their medical diagnoses. Once a prescription is issued, a Meritus Food Farmacy team member will arrange for the patient to pick up a pre-sorted bag of perishable and nonperishable food and recipes from a kiosk in the Robinwood Professional Center atrium. The food bag is valued at approximately $50 per week and is provided free to patients with a prescription for 8 weeks or more. Patients will also have access to weekly cooking demonstrations and one-on-one sessions with a Registered Dietitian. According to Beth Fields Dowdell, DNP, CRNP, director of Community Health and Outpatient Care Management at Meritus Health, the Food Farmacy is intended to support patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease by prescribing nutritious, condition-specific foods as part of their treatment plan. Food insecurity is a significant social determinant of health in Washington County, with around 3,000 Meritus patients reporting concerns and about 1,200 documented with malnutrition. The program aims to improve access to healthy foods based on medical diagnosis, increase understanding of nutrition, and ultimately improve health outcomes. Patients' progress will be evaluated in follow-up visits with their primary care provider or if they are admitted to the hospital. [3, 7, 13]
Jun 13, 2025
Meritus Health is observing Men's Health Week by emphasizing the importance of preventive care for men. The health system is encouraging men, including fathers and caregivers, to prioritize their well-being to remain healthy and active in their roles. This highlights Meritus Health's commitment to community health and promoting proactive health management among different population groups. [13]
Jun 09, 2025
Meritus Health has released a new episode of its podcast, "Close to Home," which features a discussion between CEO Dr. Maulik Joshi and Mike Fried, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, focusing on the topics of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in healthcare. This indicates Meritus Health's engagement with current technological advancements and the critical issue of protecting sensitive patient information in the digital age. The podcast serves as a platform for Meritus leadership to share insights on relevant healthcare topics with the community. [13]
Jun 06, 2025
Meritus Health has recognized Holly Hammond with the DAISY Award. According to Meritus Health, Hammond received this award for her actions during a critical medical emergency. She demonstrated exceptional skill and remained calm under pressure during the emergency.
Jun 06, 2025
A young girl named Aurora chose to celebrate her birthday by donating toys to the Meritus Foundation instead of receiving gifts herself. This act of generosity follows a similar donation she made last fall.

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