(8/12) Frederick Health and Mount Saint Mary’s University cut the ribbon on the new all-service health care center to serve the northern part of the County. The state of the art 7,8000 square foot facility will offer full-service care to Mount students and staff as well as the surrounding community.

The Mount and Frederick Health first entered a strategic health care partnership in 2018 to allow for expansion and improvement of health and wellness services for students and its 24 NCAA Division I athletic teams.

"As we have watched the rapid construction of Frederick Health Emmitsburg, anticipation has been building for the fulfillment of our joint commitment to enhanced health and wellness services for students and the local community," Trainor said.

Collaboration and communication between the leadership of the two organizations has evolved since then, proving vital to enabling students to be on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to University President Timothy Trainor.

"As part of our commitment to our students’ and the local community’s health and well-being, the partnership has evolved to further improve services to our students and help bring needed health care services to northern Frederick County through this healthcare facility," Trainor said.

Although Emmitsburg might only have a community of 3,000, when classes for the Mount and the National Fire Academy are in session, that population can double, resulting in the crucial need for services.

"This location is a testament to our dedication to residents of Frederick County and beyond," said Tom Kleinhanzl, Frederick Health President. "Bringing care to residents of the northern part of Frederick County is extremely important. As our county continues to grow, we must ensure that all Frederick County residents can receive quality medical treatment. It is wonderful to keep residents local, it will have a positive impact on everyone."

"If we’ve learned anything from COVID it’s that good health is fundamental to a good quality of life," Jan Gardner, Fredrick County Executive said, noting transportation is often an obstacle to care and accessibility is best when brought right to the community.

Amy Arnold is the site manager for the Mount’s Health Services and was excited for a self-sufficient area on the Mount campus, noting students previously had to be referred out for procedures. "It is nice to have it all in one place," she said.

The new Emmitsburg facility is the 23rd location in the Frederick Health network. Located right off Route 15 and Old Emmitsburg Road, on land that was formerly the Mount’s ruby field, the access to the facility will be convenient, offering quality care accessible for everyone in the Northern part of the County as well as serving as the university’s new student health center.

The facility provides a wide range of healthcare services focusing on prevention, treatment, and the overall wellness of the community including urgent care, primary care, lab services, sports medicine, physical therapy, and more.

The facility’s hours of operation are urgent care 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and primary care 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.