Greene County Home Healthcare is now offering FREE, monthly health screenings at a variety of locations. Starting in May, enjoy blood glucose and blood pressure tests as well as complimentary refreshments every second, third, and fourth Thursday of the month in Worthington, Bloomfield, and Odon. All test results will be forwarded on to primary care providers. Second Thursdays: Worthington Senior Citizen Center 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., breakfast served at 9:00 a.m. Third … [Read more...] about FREE Monthly Health Screenings
The Pulse- GCGH News and Updates
Kristin Crynes Named Executive Director of Nursing
Kristin Crynes, RN, BSN, has been appointed to be the Executive Director of Nursing at Greene County General Hospital. Crynes has worked at the hospital for more than 14 years and has previously served in leadership roles as Director of Infection Control, Employee Health, and Environmental Services. In her new role, Crynes oversees the hospital’s 85 nurses serving in departments that include emergency, obstetrics, medical/surgical, surgery, intensive care, specialties, and … [Read more...] about Kristin Crynes Named Executive Director of Nursing
Mark and Bonnie Barnes, DAISY Co-Founders, Visit Hospital
National Foundation Co-Founders Present Award to Nurse Susan O’Neall May 9, 2017 – Linton, IN – Greene County General Hospital welcomed Bonnie and Mark Barnes, Co-Founders of the DAISY Foundation for a unique award presentation today. The DAISY Foundation is a national award program that recognizes nurses for outstanding patient care. The Barnes started the Foundation when their son, Patrick, passed away after weeks in a hospital in the early 1990’s. “The only positive thing that came of … [Read more...] about Mark and Bonnie Barnes, DAISY Co-Founders, Visit Hospital
Statement on Water Damage from Greene County General Hospital
Linton, IN – May 3, 2017 – Brenda Reetz, CEO of Greene County General Hospital, released the following statement today regarding recent flood damage at the hospital: “During the recent heavy rains in Linton, Greene County General Hospital experienced some water damage. The hospital continues to operate at full capacity, and no services have been interrupted. Patient care and safety remain our top priorities, and we are continuing to provide the highest quality care around the … [Read more...] about Statement on Water Damage from Greene County General Hospital
20-Foot Colon Display, Wednesday March 29
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