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Celebrate the opening of WellSpan Newberry Hospital on Feb. 14.

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Building a Healthier Future

New WellSpan Hospitals Opening Early 2026

WellSpan Newberry Hospital

Address: 36 Robinhood Drive, Etters, PA 17319

Groundbreaking: July 11, 2024

WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital

Address: 14781 Wolfe Road, New Freedom, PA 17349

Groundbreaking: April 23, 2024

WellSpan Carlisle Hospital

Address: 1201 Letort Springs Way, Carlisle PA 17015

Groundbreaking: June 6, 2024

When facing an illness, injury or emergency, everyone wants access to care closer to home. Through a partnership with Emerus and the implementation of their unique hospital model, WellSpan is adding options and comfort for our friends and neighbors in Newberry, Shrewsbury and Carlisle with the opening of brand-new hospitals in early 2026.

Increased access to best-in-class care

Each fully licensed hospital will operate 24/7, just like our larger, more traditional hospitals, and will seamlessly integrate with all WellSpan services, facilities and systems, including the MyWellSpan patient portal. This approach ensures your care is connected and coordinated every step of the way.

Enhanced patient experience

Each hospital will be designed for efficient workflows and an optimal care environment. We want you to feel comfortable and at ease while addressing your health needs in a timely manner. And our teams will be focused on delivering the highest quality, most personalized care possible.

Affordable care options

We understand the importance of affordable health care, which is why we're proud to offer affordable care options locally. Quality care shouldn't come with a hefty price tag, and we're committed to making health care accessible to all.

Features of our hospitals

Emergency care

When you need care right away, we can help with:

allergic reactions
chest or head pain
broken bones
injuries or severe illness

Lab and imaging services

To help with diagnosis or treatment, we offer:

blood testing
complete metabolic profiles
EKG and other cardiac tests
x-ray, ultrasound and CT scans

Overnight care

If your treatment requires you to stay overnight, we offer:

around-the-clock care
low nurse-to-patient ratios
comfortable waiting area
24-hour visitation

Frequently asked questions

Each hospital will be fully equipped to treat common emergency needs arriving by personal vehicle or EMS, in our 10-bed, 24/7//365 emergency department. Common conditions we will be able to treat include:

Chest pain and heart-related symptoms
Difficulty breathing, asthma attacks and pneumonia
Broken bones, sprains, cuts and injuries from falls or accidents
Severe infections, high fever and dehydration
Allergic reactions or rashes
Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
Neurological symptoms like dizziness, fainting or stroke warning signs

For conditions that require admission, our inpatient unit will feature private rooms with extended visitation and immediate access to specialists through virtual care, an added resource to our bedside care team.

Patients can expect prompt radiology, laboratory and EKG results provided to aid in rapid diagnosis and treatment for emergencies or inpatient stays.

Patients with complex, acute care needs and patients who need surgery will be assessed and transferred to another WellSpan hospital to receive a higher level of care.

The combination of the building layout and the staffing model enables patients to be seen, on average, in 15 minutes or less. The smaller footprint makes parking and entering the facility easier, especially when you or your loved one is sick or injured.

Most patients are seen by a board-certified physician in under 15 minutes. The average ER visit duration is 90 minutes or less.

Yes! Just as you’ve grown to trust WellSpan to care for your health needs from prevention, through treatment of simple and severe health conditions, you can trust the team at the new hospitals to provide the same personalized care. Your medical record at these hospitals will be connected to your MyWellSpan account and to the WellSpan system for easier results review, referrals and communication.

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and commercial insurance like Capital Blue Cross and Highmark. Because the details of our contracts with insurers can change, you should confirm your coverage directly with your plan administrator. We’re proud to be a nonprofit, charitable organization that provides care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. If you don’t have health insurance and worry about paying your medical bill, please let us help.

Yes! Roles for these specific facilities can be found at https://wellspanhospitals.org/. To view other roles across WellSpan, please visit joinwellspan.org.

As part of the WellSpan network, our hospital connects you to over 2,500 expert physicians and advanced practice providers, eight full-service hospitals, behavioral health services, home care, rehabilitation, and one of the region's most sophisticated specialty care networks, all focused on providing you with high-quality, cost-effective and personalized care. Integrated with MyWellSpan's online scheduling and record access, our services make it easy to stay on top of your health - no matter where your journey begins.

And with financial assistance programs, wide insurance acceptance (including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial plans) and free on-site parking, your care is not only close - it's also accessible. WellSpan's new hospitals aren't just here for emergencies. They're here to be your trusted care partner - anytime, every day.