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
The Pulse- GCGH News and Updates
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
GCGH’s TeamOrtho and My Clinics Provided 530 Free Sports Physicals to Local Students
Greene County General Hospital is pleased to report that throughout designated dates in May, TeamOrtho’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, along with My Clinics’ providers, provided 530 free sports physicals, good for 2021-2022 school year, to Greene County students at schools and during school hours. To ensure the process was convenient for parents and students, students signed up ahead of the sport’s physical day through their schools. Each of the participating schools; Eastern Greene … [Read more...] about GCGH’s TeamOrtho and My Clinics Provided 530 Free Sports Physicals to Local Students
GCGH To Host Prescription Take Back Day on April 24, 2021
The next National Take Back Day will be Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Greene County General Hospital from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications, prescription drugs and vaping devices. Participants can drive up to the hospital’s main lobby and a hospital representative will meet them at their vehicle to take the medications. Participants are asked to not leave their vehicles and to wear a mask. According to the … [Read more...] about GCGH To Host Prescription Take Back Day on April 24, 2021
Greene County General Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Greene County General Hospital is proud to be recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Racial and ethnic disparities are persistent and widespread across maternal healthcare, primarily driven by socioeconomic status, geographic location, and implicit provider bias. Compared to similarly developed countries such as Canada, Germany, and Australia, the United … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care