Meritus Medical Center

• 223-Bed / 41 Bassinets acute care hospital
• The most advanced technologies available
• Services include a special care nursery, a Level III Trauma program, a primary stroke center, and a wound center, as well as an interventional cardiac laboratory
• This 500,000-square-foot, medical center serves approximately 475,000 area residents
• State-of-the-art medical technologies
• Advanced 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single-photo-emission computed tomography (SPECT) scanners, in-department bariatric CT scanners, and cardiac interventions
• New medical school  
• On-site ED lab, CT, and X-ray  
• Seeking Level II Trauma Center designation

Hagerstown offers small-town living within reach of Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Situated between the Alleghany and Blue Ridge mountains, this community offers a rich history and has become a center of transit and commerce, as well as a commercial and industrial hub. Hagerstown features a beautiful park system and a forward-thinking school system. Its small-town hospitality and friendliness make Hagerstown a great place to call home. 

Hagerstown’s public schools, administered by the Washington County Public Schools systems, provide students with access to world-class educational opportunities. Residents also have easy access to several private schools. Beyond a focus on academic performance, the schools offer a wide range of athletic programs. In addition, the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a magnet high school for gifted students starting in the 2nd grade.

• Trauma Designation: Level III
• ED Volume: 72,000
• ED Beds: 52
• 6 Fast Track beds
• ED Admission Rate: 20%
  • 12% PEDs
• Staffing Model:
  • 50 hours of physician coverage
  • 80 hours of APP coverage
• EMR: Epic