WellSpan Health, Central Pennsylvania’s leading health system, is making a significant impact beyond delivering exceptional healthcare. Their commitment to fostering healthy communities is highlighted in their recently released Community Impact Report.
The report details WellSpan’s economic contributions, including infusing over $6.6 billion into the regional economy and supporting over 23,000 jobs. Additionally, WellSpan dedicates $346 million annually to community benefit programs.

“We are committed to ensuring access to affordable care and improving social determinants of health,” said WellSpan’s president, Roxanna Gapstur. “By investing in community organizations, we can empower individuals to live longer, healthier lives.”
WellSpan’s community engagement efforts include:
- Food Security: Screening patients for food insecurity and investing over $1.5 million to address the issue.
- Community Grants: Distributing over $1.9 million to support vital programs across the region.
- Housing and Mental Health: Investing $2 million in care models for unhoused individuals and providing mental health grants with a focus on adolescents.
- Health Equity: Reducing disparities in cancer screenings, improving maternal health outcomes for Black women, and hosting a Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit.
- Children’s Health: Collaborating with organizations to enhance early childhood education and lead screening programs. WellSpan’s Safe Kids program also provides car seats and cribs to families in need.
WellSpan is further strengthening the community by investing in education and infrastructure. Their partnership with Temple University’s medical school and Jersey College to establish a School of Nursing will create a pipeline of future healthcare professionals. Additionally, WellSpan is constructing new hospitals in underserved areas, bringing advanced care and job opportunities to these communities. WellSpan’s commitment extends to sustainable practices. They source local food for hospitals and utilize local contractors for construction projects. WellSpan’s dedication to its communities is evident in its multifaceted approach to improving health outcomes and economic vitality.
For more information on WellSpan’s initiatives, visit www.WellSpan.org.