On Wednesday, March 29th, Greene County General Hospital will host a unique display for all ages. In honor of Colon Cancer Awareness Month and with the help of Dr. Rajiv Sharma, Greene County General Hospital is proud to host a large, inflatable colon model will be on display in the hospital’s parking lot between the hours of 10:30 am and 2:00 pm. Large enough to walk through, visitors can learn about this important organ and the preventative care that can keep it healthy and … [Read more...] about 20-Foot Colon Display, Wednesday March 29
Annual Scholarship Applications Now Available
Greene County General Hospital is pleased to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted. The three annual scholarships are open to Greene County students interested in pursuing careers in health care. Two scholarships in memory of Dr. Mathias Mount and Eleanor C. Mount, are open to high school seniors only, in the amount of $560.50 each. These scholarships recognize the past service for Dr. Mount, a longtime family practice physician from Bloomfield. The $500 Physicians … [Read more...] about Annual Scholarship Applications Now Available
Molecular Testing Makes GCGH Lab Faster, More Efficient
Greene County General Hospital now offers on-site molecular testing. This service allows technicians to identify bad bugs faster than ever. From sexually transmitted infections to the flu virus, this new service quickly and accurately targets DNA from foreign molecules. Patients can expect quick turn around (1-2 hours) on tests so providers can accurately diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. About GeneXpert Systems and Xpert Tests With more than 11,000 systems in 182 … [Read more...] about Molecular Testing Makes GCGH Lab Faster, More Efficient
PETAL Award Winners
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 was unique, honoring all six phlebotomists in … [Read more...] about PETAL Award Winners
GCGH Expands Radiology and Laboratory Services
MRI and Molecular Testing Provide High-Tech Diagnostic Services Close to Home Greene County General Hospital is once again expanding services for patients and their families, providing new and improved diagnostic tools. New service lines include an MRI system in radiology and molecular testing in the laboratory. Patients may have noticed the long, white trailer parked between the main entrance and ER entrance, which houses the new MRI system (GE HDxT, 8 channel MRI system with level 23X … [Read more...] about GCGH Expands Radiology and Laboratory Services
DAISY Award Winner:
Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Greene County General Hospital: Eric Corbin 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. Eric Corbin, RN, who works in the hospital’s Emergency Department was the DAISY Award Winner. Chris was nominated by two patients and a coworker for his compassion and excellent … [Read more...] about DAISY Award Winner: