WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
Open 24 hours
Sunday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
Monday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
Friday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday: 12:00am - 12:00pm
147 Gettys Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital began providing patient care in 1921 as the Annie Warner Hospital. Today, it is a nationally recognized acute care community hospital providing patient-centered services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and modern facilities to address complex medical, surgical and emergency conditions.
On the heels of the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, John Warner, a Gettysburg building contractor who owned pastureland south of town, recognized the community’s urgent need for a permanent medical facility. With the support of other Gettysburg leaders, Warner donated six acres of land and $25,000 toward the establishment of a hospital, which would be a named in honor of Warner's wife, Annie.
We celebrate the hospital’s centennial and pay tribute to the thousands of remarkable physicians, nurses, support staff, and volunteers who have helped establish WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital as a trusted place of hope and healing for all.
More about this location:
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Maternity services
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital provides a homelike Maternity Center and special programs and services to help families get off to a good start.
Amenities and guest services
Snack Bar
A Snack Bar located on the first floor in the main lobby serves meals and light refreshments to visitors and patients.
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please note that due to possible dietary restrictions, menu items from the cafeteria cannot be purchased for patients.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria is located on the hospital's ground floor.
Hours of operation:
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Salad bar, deli bar and grab-n-go items are available from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note that due to possible dietary restrictions, menu items from the cafeteria cannot be purchased for patients.
Vending Areas
A vending machine room, located on the first floor at the corner of the B1 and Diagnostic Testing hallways, is available 24-hours-a-day for beverages and snacks. Another vending room is located on the ground floor to the right of the cafeteria entrance.
The WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital Hospitality Shop features a fine selection of cards, gifts and magazines and is located on the first floor in the main lobby. It is operated by the Gettysburg Hospital Auxiliary.
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Can't get in to visit a friend or family member in the hospital in person? Send some words of cheer or encouragement to a friend or loved one in the hospital. WellSpan eGreetings are a free service and available for patients at WellSpan Hospitals.
Complementary wireless internet service (also known as WiFi) is available in patient rooms and in many areas throughout the hospital. Please note that laptop computers should not be used within two feet of electronic patient care equipment for safety reasons.
Television
Remote-controlled color television is provided in every patient room as a free service and is complements of Gettysburg Hospital Foundation. We offer access to local channels and many of your favorite cable channels. We also encourage patients and their visitors to review our patient education channel, which provides important information designed to explain hospital programs and policies and to provide information to aid patients in their recovery.
Telephones
For your convenience, every patient room has a telephone. You may make local calls by dialing "8" then the number. For long distance calls dial "8-0," the area code and phone number. Please note that all long-distance calls must be made as collect calls or using a credit card.
A meditation room (chapel) is located on the second floor and is open for patients, visitors and staff.
Pastoral Care at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is available at all times. A hospital staff chaplain is in-house Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, chaplains are available for emergencies at night and on the weekends.
A meditation room (chapel) is located on the second floor and is open for patients, visitors and staff.
The hospital maintains a current list of interpreters to ensure communications with those patients who do not speak or understand the English language. Spanish interpreters on staff are generally available in the hospital Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and weekends, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A phone service is also available for languages not covered by the interpreter list.
Awards and recognitions
QUALITY & SAFETY
Leapfrog Recognition
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has earned the highest designation of an 'A' grade.
In addition, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital has been named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. Over 2,200 hospitals were considered for the award, with 115 nationwide being selected as Top Hospitals in the categories of children’s hospitals, general hospitals, rural hospitals, and teaching hospitals. Hospitals surveyed by Leapfrog annually are considered Top Hospitals if they are deemed to have better systems in place to prevent medication errors and lower infection rates. Hospitals must also have received an A in the most recent Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades in order to be eligible for the Top Hospital designation.
QUALITY & SAFETY
CMS 4 Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has ranked WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital as 4 Stars for Overall Hospital Quality. The overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings apply across the country based on each hospitals performance across five quality categories including: mortality, safety or care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care.
