Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Opens New Hershey Facility

The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Hershey facility, offering neighbors in and around the area increased access to orthopedic specialists and services, including general orthopedic care, pain management, podiatry, rheumatology and physical therapy.

OIP has had a presence in Hershey for more than 20 years. This newly renovated, 28,000 square-foot facility, located at 112 Sipe Avenue in Hummelstown, will replace the group’s previous location at 32 Northeast Drive.

Formerly home to the American Cancer Society, OIP purchased the Sipe Avenue property in December 2020 and has spent the last year making extensive renovations to accommodate a full-range of orthopedic services, including on-site physical therapy.

“We are thrilled to expand our presence in the growing Hershey region,” says Will Thompson, OIP’s CEO. “This highly visible office will provide patients in and around the region a convenient orthopedic solution, close to home – and access to a broader range of specialists and services.”

The group officially moved into the new location this month. Currently, six OIP physicians are available for appointments in Hershey with three more expected to join the office this Spring.

The following physicians are currently available for appointments in Hershey:

Patients from the Hershey area, and surrounding communities of Palmyra, Hummelstown, Lebanon, Middletown, Annville, Elizabethtown, Mechanicsburg and more, can find expert orthopedic care minutes from home.

OIP has eight locations throughout the central Pennsylvania area, including Camp Hill, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey, Newport and Millersburg. To schedule an appointment at any OIP office, please call (717) 761-5530 or visit www.OIP.com. For 24/7 urgent orthopedic advice and care, call (855) OUCH-OIP.

OIP’s Temporary Response to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, our team is working hard to ensure we can safely meet your orthopedic needs. Below is a list of temporary measures that will take effect immediately. As always, the health of our patients and our associates is the priority.

We are currently experiencing staffing shortages due to COVID-19. While we are trying to accommodate as many patients as possible, your wait time may be longer in both registration and clinical areas. Your time and your trust is important to us and we apologize for this temporary inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

1. The impact of COVID-19 on staffing levels also requires us to consolidate some team members, which means temporarily adjusting hours at some locations. See all the details below:

The OIP Orthopedic Injury Clinic in Harrisburg will ONLY be open Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm. Those who need immediate walk-in care can be seen at our OIP Orthopedic Injury Clinic in Camp Hill which will remain open Monday through Friday, 8am – 8pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 9am – 6pm.

Hours may be limited at some of our other OIP offices. If we need to change the location of your visit, you will be contacted in advance by one of our team members.

2. We are asking all adult patients to come to their appointments alone. If you need a support person because of difficulty walking or understanding your care, please call us ahead to discuss. Anyone who is not a patient will be kindly asked to wait in the car.

If you have questions regarding an upcoming appointment or our COVID-19 policies, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Find more information about our COVID-19 response effort here.

Cast your vote for the cutest pet!

OIP is holding its annual holiday pet picture contest – and we need your help! Our amazing associates have submitted photos of their beloved furry (and not so furry) friends in hopes of being named ‘top dog’!

Visit this link to select your 5 favorite pet photos!

OIP’s Annual Reindeer Games will benefit two local organizations supporting central PA kids in need

Beginning November 15, Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania will launch its annual Reindeer Games, an effort to both celebrate its associates AND give back to the central PA community.

This year, the group will partner with CocoaPacks Toy Drive and the United Methodist Home for Children. OIP associates will participate in several challenges to raise important donations for these organizations, BUT patients and community members are invited to drop off donations, too! Learn more about how you can help us impact the lives of local children in need.

CocoaPacks Toy Drive, November 15 – December 3

CocoaPacks provides supplemental food and other support to local children in need to enhance overall wellness. The group’s vision is a world where all children have what they need to succeed. Learn more about them. At the start of the school year, there were 1,400-plus school-age children registered and receiving support from this program.

OIP associates (and patients!) are invited to donate any of the following items at any OIP location. Items needed, include:

New, unwrapped toys (Consider items from the group’s Amazon Wish List)
Holiday gift wrap, gift bags, tissue paper, bows and tape

United Methodist Home for Children, November 29 – December 17

The United Methodist Home for Children (UMHC) was founded in 1917 and today its Mechanicsburg campus serves approximately 35 children between the ages of 12-20 with safe, residential care and supports the broader community with services for youth and their families. Learn more about them.

OIP associates (and patients!) are invited to donate a $10 gift card to any of our OIP locations from any of the following:

local restaurants
Walmart, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dollar General and Staples
grocery and convenient stores like Giant, Weis, Rite Aid and CVS
Visa and Mastercard

We are privileged to partner with these two organizations and thank all of our associates and our patients for helping us brighten the holiday season for these special kids and their families!

OIP to collaborate with Captial Area Soccer Association

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with the Capital Area Soccer Association (CASA) for the Fall 2021 season. CASA is a youth soccer organization in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to promote, foster and perpetuate the game of soccer while fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth of area youth through the sport of soccer. CASA is affiliated with Central Pennsylvania Youth Soccer League (CPYSL), Atlantic Premier League (APL), and Elite Development Program (EDP).

Our OIP team will provide licensed athletic trainers to perform free, on-field injury screens for participating athletes every Tuesday evening. All CASA players (travel, recreational, coaches and staff) are eligible. Licensed athletic trainers will screen for sprains, strains and acute pain and help athletes formulate a plan of care. No appointment is needed. Athletes can simply visit the OIP tent on Tuesday evenings.

We look forward to supporting CASA coaches, families and athletes with outstanding orthopedic care!

OIP voted Simply the Best in Harrisburg

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania was ONCE AGAIN named SIMPLY THE BEST – in several categories!

Simply The Best – Orthopedics

Simply the Best – Pain Specialist Clinic

Reader’s Choice – Physical Therapist

Reader’s Choice – Place to Work

Simply the Best is more than an award, it’s a vote of confidence from our patients and our community. Over the past 50 years, OIP physicians have cared for generations of patients – trust in the group has passed from parent to child to grandchild. We feel that these generations of satisfied patients are the best and strongest sources of referral to our practice. Our physicians never take for granted the trust and confidence of our patients.

Click here for access to the the full list of winners.

OIP Named Best in Cumberland County

The Sentinel readers recently named us the Best Orthopedic Specialist of Cumberland County! Of 62,000 votes from over 4,000 readers, Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania earned the top spot. Thank you Cumberland County for your trust in us. Congratulations to all of the ‘Best Of’ Winners – check them all out here.

New OIP Carlisle office opens

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Opens New Facility in Carlisle

New 30,000 square-foot facility increases orthopedic access to Carlisle and surrounding communities

CARLISLE, PA (June 9, 2021) – The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Carlisle facility, offering neighbors in and around the area with increased access to orthopedic specialists and services, including general orthopedic care, pain management, podiatry, rheumatology, MRI and physical therapy.

This newly constructed, 30,000 square-foot facility is located at 250 Alexander Spring Road – directly across the street from the practice’s previous Carlisle office. Currently, 11 OIP physicians are available for appointments in Carlisle.

Patients from the Carlisle area, and surrounding communities of Newville, Shippensburg, Mechanicsburg, Boiling Springs, Mount Holly Springs, Chambersburg, Gardners, Shermans Dale, Dillsburg and more, can find expert orthopedic care minutes from home.

“We broke ground on the new Carlisle facility roughly two years ago, and we are thrilled to begin seeing patients there this month,” says Will Thompson, OIP’s CEO. “This modern, expansive office offers patients in and around the growing Carlisle region a convenient orthopedic solution, close to home – and access to a broader range of specialists and services.”

The following physicians are available for appointments in Carlisle:

The practice also has plans to open another Orthopedic Injury Clinic at this site, offering extended walk-in hours seven days per week. OIP Ortho Injury Clinics provide access to specialized care during times which can be especially helpful to those with busy weekday schedules or to treat injuries sustained during a weekend that used to require a trip to the emergency room. Patients can get treated readily by an orthopedic provider in an OIP facility instead of waiting for hours in an emergency room.

OIP has seven locations throughout the central Pennsylvania area, including Camp Hill, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey, Newport and Millersburg. To schedule an appointment at any OIP office, please call (717) 761-5530 or visit www.OIP.com. For 24/7 urgent orthopedic advice and care, call (855) OUCH-OIP.

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The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) is a physician-owned practice, which means decisions about care are always made in the exam room between patient and provider – not influenced by decisions in a boardroom. In OIP’s 50 years of service to the central Pennsylvania community, the group’s primary business objective has been and continues to be exceptional patient care. To learn more, visit www.OIP.com.

Our NEW Millersburg office is OPEN

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Expands Millersburg Presence

MILLERSBURG, PA (June 1, 2021) – The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Millersburg facility, offering neighbors in and around the area with increased access to orthopedic specialists and services, including general orthopedic care, podiatry, and physical therapy.

This newly renovated, 7,500 square-foot facility is located at 75 N. Evelyn Drive – only a short drive from the practice’s previous Millersburg office. Patients from the Millersburg area, and surrounding communities of Halifax, Lykens, Elizabethville, Williamstown, Tower City, Dalmatia, Wiconsico, Gratz, Herndon and more, can find expert orthopedic care minutes from home.

The Millersburg office will also soon be home to OIP’s third Orthopedic Injury Clinic, offering extended walk-in hours seven days per week. OIP Ortho Injury Clinics provide access to specialized care during times which can be especially helpful to those with busy weekday schedules or to treat injuries sustained during a weekend that used to require a trip to the emergency room. Patients can get treated readily by an orthopedic provider in an OIP facility instead of waiting for hours in an emergency room.

“We are pleased to open our new Millersburg office and expand our services to this region,” says Will Thompson, OIP’s CEO. “This new facility offers patients a convenient orthopedic solution, close to home – and access to a broader range of specialists and services.”

The following physicians are available for appointments in Millersburg:

Raymond Dahl, D.O. – Dr. Dahl has been serving the Millersburg community for many years and provides care for all general orthopedic problems. He has a special interest in joint replacement and spine surgery. He received his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated with honors in the top 10 percent of his class. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Pinnacle Health System before joining OIP in 2003.

Christopher Schank, D.P.M. – Dr. Schank is a board-qualified podiatric surgeon with special interest in limb deformity, Charcot reconstruction, advanced ankle instability, arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle, sports related injuries, foot reconstructions and ankle replacement. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College with the highest honors, and athletically earned membership into the MACC All-Century Baseball team, receiving academic All-American status. Dr. Schank completed his graduate education at Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, then went on to receive a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He later completed his Podiatric Surgical and Reconstruction residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan.

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OIP 50th Message featured in The Sentinel

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania was recently featured in The Sentinel, including quotes from the group’s CEO Will Thompson on the group’s 50 year history and its commitment to remaining independent and accessible to patients. Find it online here, or read below.

Much has changed in our healthcare community over the past five years – private practices consolidating, selling, and becoming part of larger hospital groups, and insurers determining where patients can go for treatment. Despite these changes, Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP), now celebrating its 50th year of service to the Greater Harrisburg area and surrounding communities, has remained independent and accessible to patients.

When OIP was established in 1971, not many could have imagined that it would become the last remaining independent orthopedic group in Harrisburg; moreover, one of the few remaining independent groups throughout the country.

“We have always credited OIP’s success to our emphasis on personalized care. Our staff and providers are very service-oriented, and that has been our philosophy for 50 years,” shared Will Thompson, CEO. “When we decide to add a physician to the group, we make sure that he or she is not only a good doctor, but a good person. Yes, they are experts in the field, but our physicians are also personable and truly care about the patients they treat – that is evident.”

One of the ways in which the practice remains accessible to patients is by accepting all major insurances, including Highmark and UPMC Health Plan. OIP is not constrained by some of the parameters that affect other practices because it works with both Penn State Health System and UPMC. OIP physicians have operating privileges at hospitals that are affiliated with both networks, including its own outpatient surgery center.

OIP’s practitioners include experts in hand, wrist and upper extremity surgery; foot and ankle surgery; arthroscopic shoulder, elbow and knee surgery; hip and knee joint replacement and revision surgery, spine surgery, pain management, rheumatology and podiatry.

The practice was the first in the area to open an orthopedic urgent care offering extended walk-in hours seven days per week to ensure the most convenient care possible. Currently located in the Camp Hill and Harrisburg offices, and coming soon to our new Millersburg office, the OIP Ortho Injury Clinics provide access to specialized care during times which can be especially helpful to those with busy weekday schedules or to treat injuries sustained during a weekend that used to require a trip to the emergency room. Now patients can get treated readily by an orthopedic provider in an OIP facility instead of waiting for hours in an emergency room. Additionally, Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania offers many on-site services, including Physical Therapy, MRI, DME, Pain Management, Rheumatology, and Podiatry.

Over the past 50 years, OIP physicians have cared for generations of patients – trust in the group has passed from parent to child to grandchild. “We feel that these generations of satisfied patients are the best and strongest sources of referral to our practice,” shared Thompson. “Our physicians never take for granted the trust and confidence of our patients.”

As a physician-owned practice, decisions about care are always made in the exam room between patient and provider – not influenced by decisions in a boardroom. OIP’s primary business objective has always been and continues to be exceptional patient care. The group believes this philosophy will see them to another 50 years of service to the community.

To learn more or find a physician near you, visit www.OIP.com or call us at (717) 775-7710.

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Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania was ONCE AGAIN named SIMPLY THE BEST – in several categories!