Meritus Medical Center

Meritus Medical Center is a medical center in Hagerstown, MD, serving patients across Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. As the region’s largest health care provider, it offers 24/7 emergency and urgent care, primary and specialty medical clinics, mental health services, and virtual visits through MyChart. The center is home to a 327-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital and serves as a teaching site for the Meritus Family Medicine Residency Program and over 1,000 nursing and allied health students annually. It also hosts the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. The facility is part of Meritus Health, which includes Brook Lane Health Services, Meritus Medical Group, and Meritus Home Health. The organization has earned national recognition, including the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Award for stroke care for seven consecutive years and Silver recognition for diabetes care.

Meritus Health emphasizes community health beyond treatment, operating the Food Farmacy program, which supports patients managing chronic conditions through access to nutritious food and education. The organization collaborates with the Washington County Health Department on Healthy Washington County, a coalition promoting wellness across the region. It also hosts regular community events such as fitness classes, cancer support groups, and mental health first aid training. The health system’s strategic plan includes bold goals to improve regional health by 2030, grounded in values of integrity, compassion, and accountability.

Located on Medical Campus Road, Meritus Medical Center sits just a short distance from Robinwood Professional Center and Robinwood Drive, with the Children’s Village of Washington County about a quarter-mile away. The facility is also near North Edgewood Drive and adjacent to the Meritus Medical Center campus itself, reflecting its central role in the local health infrastructure.

The organization is recognized for its comprehensive, well-documented online presence and clear, accessible information for patients and providers. It maintains a strong reputation for consistent, high-quality care, particularly in stroke and diabetes management, and continues to expand its reach through education, prevention, and community engagement. Meritus Medical Center stands as a vital healthcare anchor in Hagerstown, committed to improving the health of the region through both clinical excellence and proactive community initiatives.

Services:

• Breastfeeding Support Group
• Compassionate Nursing
• Expert Medical Care
• Family Birthing Services
• Family-Centered Birthing Rooms
• Labor and Delivery
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Prenatal and Postpartum Care