Cancer can begin in any part of the body. The different kinds of cancer are determined by where they start. Leukemias, for example, grow in bone marrow and are present in the blood stream. Lymphomas begin in the lymph nodes of the immune system. Sarcomas start in supporting tissues like bone, fat, and muscle. Carcinomas, the most common types of cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, start in the cells that cover external and internal body surfaces – think lung, colon, and … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness: Detection
Breast Cancer Awareness: What is Cancer?
Pink ribbons…walking for a cure…lumps and radiation…what is all this really about? Cancer. Specifically, breast cancer. Every year in October, we work extra hard to make sure you are thinking about it and taking care to prevent it. But what IS breast cancer? More importantly, what is cancer in general? Every day, your body’s cells grow, die, regenerate and generally keep you alive. When they malfunction, they can grow out of control. This is cancer. Sometimes it presents as a … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness: What is Cancer?
Therapy Graduates!
We have some amazing patients in our physical, occupational, and speech therapy department. It is truly our pleasure and honor to work with them, and when they achieve their goals, we celebrate with them. Join us in celebrating our most recent graduate! … [Read more...] about Therapy Graduates!
Bredeweg, Toon Win PETAL Award
Non-nursing staff are being honored with the PETAL Award for exceptional employees. A compliment to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the PETAL Awards were created by Greene County General Hospital in 2015 to recognize the hard work of employees in non-nursing roles, from housekeeping and dietary services to clinical areas. Award winners receive framed certificates, gift cards, and pizza for their entire department. This round of awards recognized winners Danielle Bredeweg … [Read more...] about Bredeweg, Toon Win PETAL Award
Kensey Goad Wins DAISY Award
Nurses at Greene County General Hospital are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Kensey Goad, RN, who works in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit was the DAISY Award Winner. Kensey was nominated by a patient who deeply appreciated her compassion and excellent care. Two nurses were recognized as DAISY Runners-Up: Susan O’Neall and Brooke Driscol; … [Read more...] about Kensey Goad Wins DAISY Award
Statement on Water Main Leak
Statement from Brenda Reetz, CEO of Greene County General Hospital “This morning at 9:00 am, a water leak was identified in the Emergency Department parking lot caused by a ruptured water main. The hospital has trained and prepared for incidents like this, and our staff is fully engaged in resolving this issue. All patients are safe, and their care remains our top priority. The leak has not impacted patient services, and we are fully operational in all departments. "We are working with the … [Read more...] about Statement on Water Main Leak