On Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., Greene County General Hospital’s administration, staff, board of directors and local officials celebrated breaking ground on “Phase One” of the Hospital’s planned construction projects. Phase one includes expanding the Hospital’s Radiology Department and expanding and improving the parking lots. The ceremony was live streamed on the GCGH’s Facebook account and is currently posted on the GCGH Facebook page. Construction will now begin outside of the … [Read more...] about GCGH Celebrates Groundbreaking with Board of Directors, Staff and Local Officials
The Pulse- GCGH News and Updates
Greene County General Hospital Announces Bond Refinance
Greene County General Hospital is saving significant money through a bond refinance that will provide an overall $963,000 in net present value savings, or 15.3% of the previously outstanding bond amount. In addition, the bond issue provides $8 million in new funding for new construction and capital projects at GCGH. Declining interest rates and a “A+” rating from S&P based on Greene County’s support for GCGH, prompted the GCGH Board of Trustees to refinance the original bond which was … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital Announces Bond Refinance
FDA Approves Pfizer brand COVID-19 vaccine
As of August 23, 2021, the FDA has approved the Pfizer brand COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 and older. GCGH, My Clinics and TeamOrtho are asking our community to please consider getting vaccinated. As a vaccination site, GCGH has the Pfizer vaccine available in our drive up clinic every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and, beginning September 1, 2021, every Tuesday and Wednesday with no appointment needed. We do recommend appointments, however, to keep your wait time … [Read more...] about FDA Approves Pfizer brand COVID-19 vaccine
COVID 19 Vaccine Booster Information
As of 8/16/2021: The CDC is recommending an additional COVID 19 vaccine if you are immunocompromised. This includes people who have: • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich … [Read more...] about COVID 19 Vaccine Booster Information
Greene County General Hospital Announces Visitor Restrictions
Due to growing statewide COVID-19 concerns, Greene County listed as an “orange” advisory level from the Indiana State Department of Health and an increase of COVID positive patients in the hospital, Greene County General Hospital is expanding our visitor restrictions. As this is a rapidly evolving situation, we are working closely with the local Health Department to evaluate the situation frequently and are updating restrictions as advised by the Health Department, the Center for Disease Control … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital Announces Visitor Restrictions
Greene County General Hospital Participates in ACR Lung Cancer Screening Registry
Greene County General Hospital is now participating in the American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Registry. Participation in the registry is voluntary and allows our imaging facility to compare its lung cancer screening performance to other facilities nationwide. Our doctors and staff can use these objective comparisons to advance our lung cancer screening practice, target specific areas for improvement, implement quality improvement programs, and improve patient … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital Participates in ACR Lung Cancer Screening Registry
