By Associated Press - Tuesday, June 24, 2014

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -

State health officials say Meritus Health will manage Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said in a news release Tuesday that Meritus Health assumed the interim management and administration roles at the hospital on Tuesday.



Western Maryland Hospital Center is an acute, long-term care state hospital. It provides rehabilitation for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries, among other services.

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