The facility features a modern emergency department and 10 inpatient beds in a smaller layout than a traditional hospital.
WellSpan Health has opened WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital in southern York County, expanding access to emergency and inpatient care in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.You can view News 8 highlights in the video player above.
Officials said the hospital is designed to reduce travel times for emergency care while providing faster evaluations, more efficient admissions and a patient-focused experience.By bringing hospital services closer to where people live, WellSpan said the facility helps address an access gap for residents who previously traveled significant distances for care.Leaders say hospital will improve convenience and speed“Our goal is to meet people where they are with care that is timely, efficient and easy to access,” said Jatin Motiwal, senior vice president of WellSpan Health’s Central Region. “Opening a hospital in southern York County allows us to remove barriers to emergency care and offer our neighbors a more convenient option when they need it most,” Motiwal said.New Freedom facility offers 24/7 emergency and inpatient servicesWellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital is located at 14781 Wolfe Road in New Freedom. The facility features a modern emergency department and 10 inpatient beds in a smaller layout than a traditional hospital.The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is equipped to provide continuous care year-round.Hospital includes diagnostic testing and treatment for common emergenciesWellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital provides diagnostic services including laboratory testing, X-ray, computed tomography and ultrasound.The emergency department is equipped to treat common conditions, including injuries, falls, burns and infections, allowing patients to receive comprehensive care closer to home.Local contractors helped build the hospitalAs part of WellSpan’s sustainability commitment, many of the partners involved in construction were contractors from the immediate area.Those contractors included:Wagman ConstructionMonismith ContractingMyco MechanicalReam Roofing AssociatesSmucker CompanyOpening is part of broader 2026 expansion planWellSpan said it's opening three new hospitals in early 2026, including facilities near Newberry and Carlisle. WellSpan Newberry Hospital opened March 10.The expansion comes as many health systems nationwide are reducing services, underscoring WellSpan’s commitment to maintaining and growing access to care in the communities it serves.Officials say neighborhood hospitals are designed around patient experience“These hospitals are intentionally designed to improve the patient experience,” said Dan Hernandez, vice president of WellSpan’s neighborhood hospitals. “By streamlining care in a smaller setting, we can see, treat and discharge patients more quickly, without compromising quality or services. We’re proud to offer this approach to emergency care and look forward to serving this community,” Hernandez said.
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