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Grove City Medical Center's Home Health Services Named to HomeCare Elite - January 27, 2012
Grove City Medical Center's Home Health Services was recently named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, which recognizes the country's top-performing home health agencies.
Community Health = Economic Health Community Health Partnership of Mercer County's Annual Community Stakeholder Breakfast - January 16, 2012
The Community Health Partnership of Mercer County held its annual stakeholder meeting on Friday, January 13 at the Avalon at Buhl.
Grove City Medical Center Offers Diabetes Education Program - November 11, 2011
Grove City Medical Center will offer its four-session education program for people with Diabetes. The program, conducted by a certified diabetes educator, will be offered from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. on January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2012.
Santa to Arrive at Grove City Medical Center - November 8, 2011
Grove City Medical Center's annual Supper With Santa event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13 at 5 p.m. at the hospital, which is located at 631 N. Broad Street Ext., Grove City.
Dr. Beverly A. Carl Joins Medical Staff of Grove City Medical Center - October 27, 2011
Plastics and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Beverly A. Carl has recently joined the medical staff of Grove City Medical Center.
Dr. David Dean to Speak about Joint Pain Options at Grove City Medical Center - October 24, 2011
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Dean will present a lecture on treatment options for joint pain at Grove City Medical Center, 631 N. Broad Street Ext., Grove City, on Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Give Life...Give Blood at
Grove City Medical Center Blood Drive - October 24, 2011
The demand for blood in our region continues to grow. Central Blood Bank must collect more than 200,000 units of blood each year to meet the transfusion needs of local patients.
Successful Volunteer Flu Shot Clinic - October 24, 2011
The Community Health Partnership of Mercer County, along with Mercer County Agency on Aging sponsored a free flu shot clinic for local citizens on Saturday, October 15 at the Grove City Middle School.
Grove City Medical Center Opens New SIMS Lab - October 20, 2011
Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death annually in the United States-at least 44,000 patients die as the result of avoidable human error. Many of these are related to poor communication and/or lack of teamwork.
GCMC Recognized by The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania - September 29, 2011
Grove City Medical Center was one of 17 winning entries in the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania's 2011 Achievement Awards Program.
Representative Mike Kelly visits Grove City Medical Center - September 28, 2011
Congressman Mike Kelly, 3rd District, visited Grove City Medical Center on Tuesday, September 27.
Grove City Medical Center Laboratory Services Earns Accreditation - September 13, 2011
Grove City Medical Center has been granted AABB accreditation for its blood bank, according to Billie Sheppard, Director of Laboratory Services.
Grove City Medical Center Welcomes Drs. Donald A. Walters & Peter J. Molloy - September 2, 2011
Grove City Medical Center recently welcomed the practice of Benbrook Gastroenterology Associates, LLC, and Drs. Donald A. Walters and Peter J. Molloy. The gastroenterologists are seeing patients in the hospital's Medical Office Building, 647 North Broad Street Ext., Suite 201 and may be reached for appointments at 724-482-6062.
Grove City Medical Center to Sponsor Prostate Screening - August 31. 2011
For men, prostate cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer after skin cancer. Among the reasons why prostate cancer presents such a significant challenge to physicians is that symptoms do not appear for many years,
giving the disease time to spread and destroy healthy cells.
Grove City Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Cheryl Thompson - August 16, 2011
Grove City Medical Center recently welcomed family practice physician, Dr. Cheryl A. Thompson to its medical staff. Dr. Thompson has joined Family Healthcare Partners, and will be staffing their Harrisville clinic, located at 321 E. Mercer Street.
Grove City Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Dawn Stein - July 29, 2011
Grove City Medical Center recently welcomed podiatrist Dr. Dawn Y. Stein to its medical staff. Dr. Stein has joined Dr. Brian Spencer in his podiatry practice, Premier Foot & Ankle, 675 North Broad Street Ext., in Grove City.
GCMC Volunteers Present Scholarship to Local Students - June 16, 2011
Grove City Medical Center's Volunteer organization recently presented its Mary Ellen Liggitt Healthcare Scholarship to the following area students: Gretchen Bence, Megan McGill, Chloe Pizor and Taralee Schwab.
Grove City Medical Center Featured in Wall Street Journal Article - June 9, 2011
Grove City Medical Center was recognized in a feature article in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, June 7. The article focused on hospitals' efforts to reduce the number of patients being readmitted after discharge. Preventable hospital readmissions add more than $30 billion annually to our nation's health care expenditures.
Dr. H. Martin Wrigley Welcomes Nurse Practitioner - June 2, 2011
Dr. H. Martin Wrigley, recently welcomed Joseph D. Kollar, CRNP to his practice of Internal Medicine at Grove City Medical Center.
Grove City Medical Center Wins Award for Television Commercial - May 13, 2011
Grove City Medical Center recently received a Silver Aster Award for its television commercial, "Caring to Make a Difference." The ad, which features Grove City Medical Center physicians and staff members, scored among the top 12 percent nationally, competing against similar-sized organizations in its category.
Grove City Medical Center Honors Volunteers - April 18, 2011
The staff and administration of Grove City Medical Center feted its volunteers at their annual honor event, which was held Thursday, April 14th.
Grove City Medical Center to Sponsor "Walk This Way" - April 18, 2011
Feet and legs—everyone has them, and sometimes they deserve special attention. Grove City Medical Center is hosting an event for people of all ages, from all 'walks of life' on Thursday, May 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the hospital's Education Center.
Grove City Medical Center to Sponsor Teenage Volunteer Opportunities for Summer - April 18, 2011
Grove City Medical Center is now accepting applications for its summer Teenage Volunteer program. The program runs from June 20th through August 12th with a mandatory training session on Friday, June 17.
Grove City Medical Center to Sponsor "Urinary Incontinence-Embarrassing But Treatable" - March 22, 2011
Urinary incontinence is one of the most under diagnosed, yet treatable of all women's health issues. Katie Roberts, PA-C, Grove City Urology, will present a workshop for women of all who ages who deal with urinary incontinence on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at Grove City Medical Center.
GCMC to Sponsor "Healthy Families, Healthy Communities" Art Contest for Area Students - March 16, 2011
Grove City Medical Center is sponsoring an art contest for middle school students studying at the 6th to 8th grade levels, in an effort to encourage them to think about the importance of healthy lifestyles and the positive impact they have on our families and our communities.
March of Dimes Fundraiser - March 16, 2011
Grove City Medical Center nurses organized a picnic fundraiser recently to benefit the Mercer County March of Dimes campaign to support care for premature babies.
26th Annual Sunset Sprint Race to Benefit Local Seniors - March 15, 2011
The 26th annual Sunset Sprint race, sponsored by Grove City College's Phi Sigma Chi Sorority is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m., with registration at 6 p.m.
Grove City Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Earns Doctorate - March 15, 2011
Shelly Somers, MSN, DNP, CRNP-FNP recently earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Robert Morris University.
GCMC Earns International Board Certification as Lactation Consultant - February 8, 2011
Lynn McGahan, RN, of Grove City Medical Center’s Maternal-Child Health department, recently earned International Board Certification as a Lactation Consultant.
Grove City Medical Center Recaps Past Year - January 14, 2011
Grove City Medical Center’s focus on quality paid off this year, literally, by reaching the Maximum Achievement Level of 97% in its first year of participation in Highmark’s QualityBlue Program.
Grove City Medical Center Director Earns Recertification as National Fellow - January 12, 2011
Nicholas Baron, Director of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Services for Grove City Medical Center has recently earned recertification as a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, a national professional society dedicated to ensuring competence and leadership among healthcare executives.
Grove City Medical Center Welcomes New Year's Baby - January 3, 2011
Tessa Reeseman's baby girl wasn't due to arrive for another week, but when it became apparent that she had no intention of waiting that long to make
her entry into the world, the mother-to-be realized she just might deliver one of the area's first babies of the New Year.
Grove City Medical Center Recognized for Quality by Highmark - December 21, 2010
Although Grove City Medical Center has had an ongoing commitment to quality and patient safety, the Highmark QualityBlue Award the hospital received on Friday, November 5 was, according to Robert C. Jackson, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, "the first time we were formally recognized for the good work we are doing."
Sue Ann Mulvey Avon Walk for Breast
Cancer in NYC - November 16, 2010
The first person Sue Ann Mulvey phoned to share the good
news that she’d crossed the finish line at the end of the
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York City was her
husband. “He knew I’d do it,” she said. “He just didn’t know
how long it would take me!”
Grove City Medical Center Celebrates
“Lights of Love” - November 12, 2010
The Grove City Medical Center Volunteers Lights of Love
celebration will be held on Thursday, December 2 at 7 p.m.,
at which time the holiday trees will be lit and dedicated.
Lifeline Monitor - November 12, 2010
Living with congestive heart failure can be unnerving. Any
sign of fatigue, nausea or shortness of breath can cause a
CHF sufferer to fear the worst—a reaction that exacerbates
the condition, often sending a patient to the nearest
emergency department.
Grove City Medical Center Announces
Flu Shot Clinic Schedule - October 18, 2010
Grove City Medical Center is sponsoring flu shots for local
residents.
Grove City Medical Center to Sponsor
Prostate Screening - September 17, 2010
Annual Prostate Screening for men is scheduled for Saturday,
November 6 from 9 a.m. until noon in the hospital’s
Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Digital Mammography Screening
Scheduled - September 10, 2010
Grove City Medical Center, in cooperation with the
Pennsylvania Department of Health-Healthy Woman Program,
will provide free digital screening mammograms through a
voucher program offered by Family Planning Services of
Mercer County.
Grove City Medical Center Sponsoring
Bus Trip to Diabetes Expo - September 1, 2010
GCMC's Diabetes Education program, lead by Patricia
Hutchison, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, is sponsoring a
bus trip to the Diabetes Expo on Saturday, November 6 at the
David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
Grove City Medical Center Educators
Receive Award - August 20, 2010
Three women shared honors recently as they received the 2010
A.G. Sikorsky Award for Exemplary Teaching at Grove City
Medical Center.
Slippery Rock University Childcare
Donation - August 11, 2010
JoAnne Clobus, VP of Public Relations for Grove City Medical
Center receives a gift of handcrafted coloring books and
crayons from Alyssa Mandalas of Slippery Rock University's
Childcare Center.
GCMC is Offering its Mega CPR
Healthcare Provider & Heartsaver Renewal Course - August
2,
2010
Classes are scheduled to take place in the hospital’s
education center twice in September—on Tuesday, September 7
and Tuesday, September 28. The fee, which includes course
materials, is $30.00 per person.
Grove City Medical Center Parking Lot
Redesigned - July 14, 2010
With the recent closing of Cranberry Road for repairs to the
bridge, Grove City Medical Center's parking lot has
experienced a great deal of extra traffic.
GCMC Will Offer it's Four-Session
Education Program for People with Diabetes - June 21, 2010
The program, conducted by a certified diabetes educator,
will be offered from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. on August 10, 17, 24
and 31, 2010.
Volunteers Needed at Grove City
Medical Center - June 18, 2010
Under the direction of Beth Youngo, the coffee shop has
become a favorite among hospital physicians and staff as
well as visitors for its delicious coffees and locally-baked
pastries.
Grove City Medical Center Hosts
Annual Volunteer Honor - June 16, 2010
The staff and administration of Grove City Medical Center
feted its volunteers at their annual honor event, which was
held Tuesday, June 15th.
GCMC Volunteers Present
Scholarship to Local Student - June 15, 2010
Grove City Medical Center's Volunteer organization recently
presented Chelsea Semple with its Mary Ellen Liggitt
Healthcare Scholarship. Semple, of Grove City, is enrolled
in Jameson Health System's nursing program.
Ruth Leo Appointed to Hospital &
Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania's Trustee
Leadership Steering Committee - June 3, 2010
Ruth Leo, a member of Grove City Medical Center's board of
trustees, was recently appointed to the Trustee Leadership
Steering Committee of The Hospital & Healthsystem
Association of Pennsylvania (HAP).
GCMC Announces New Rett Syndrome
Support Group - June 4, 2010
Beginning June 10, Grove City Medical Center will host a
newly formed support group for those dealing with Rett
Syndrome. The group will meet on the second Thursday of each
month at the hospital's Education Center from 6:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact
724-450-7193.
GCMC Announces Opening of New
Outpatient Center in Sandy Lake - March 15, 2010
For the convenience of patients in the greater Sandy Lake
area needing routine laboratory services, Grove City Medical
Center has opened a new outpatient lab site at the Medicine
Shoppe, 3289 South Main Street, Sandy Lake.
Local Veteran Honors Grove City
Medical Center - February 18, 2010
When Charles “Chuck” Carter joined the Pennsylvania Army
National Guard eight years ago, he did so knowing that he
might serve a tour of duty overseas. But, he didn’t
necessarily count on serving two tours. The 28-year-old
maintenance specialist for Grove City Medical Center
received the call to serve his second tour in May 2009.
Balloon Sinuplasty Provides Relief
for Local Woman’s Chronic Sinusitis - February 12, 2010
Throughout her life, Hilary Amon has dealt with health
issues related to allergies and sinus problems. “There’s
only one thing I’m not allergic to,” said the 34-year-old
Stoneboro woman.
Diabetes Educators Present Annual Review
- February 5, 2010
Patty Hutchison, RN, MSN and Janet Caiazza, RD, Certified
Diabetes Educators for Grove City Medical Center presented
the annual review of their program for a group representing
the hospital’s staff, administration and board of directors
on Thursday, February 4.
GCMC Staff Complete
Performance Improvement Program - January 28, 2010
Four staff members of Grove City Medical Center recently
graduated from the Butler Memorial Hospital Performance
Improvement in Healthcare Delivery program. Those attending
the program were Shannon Hall, RN, Jennifer Shaffer, RN,
Stacy Dulaney and Barb Warheit of Performance Improvement.
GCMC Offers Speakers Bureau on
Women Health - January 26, 2010
Mary Jo Niles, RN, Clinical Nurse Navigator of Grove City
Medical Center’s Women’s Health Services is offering her
services as a speaker and lecturer on topics of interest to
women.
GCMC CEO Finds Unique Way to
Challenge Workforce to Lose Weight - January 14, 2010
When Rob Jackson, Jr., CEO of Grove City Medical Center
challenged the hospital’s employees to lose weight last
February, he was prepared to open his wallet in order to
convince them he was serious.
Aetna Signs Agreement with Grove
City Medical Center - January 10, 2010
Aetna (NYSE: ΑET) announced today that it has signed a
three-year agreement with Grove City Medical Center,
expanding network access for its members in Western
Pennsylvania’s Mercer County.
Dr. William Fritz, Renowned
Orthopedic Surgeon To Present Program on Arthritis Treatment
Options - January 7, 2010
Grove City Medical Center will host orthopedic surgeon Dr.
William Fritz, on Tuesday, January 26 at 5 p.m., discussing
treatment options for those suffering from constant joint
pain as a result of arthritis. |
