In partnership with the Greene County Sheriff's Department, Greene County General Hospital is a prescription drug take back location for the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Staff from GCGH and the sheriff’s department will be located in the main entrance of the hospital and will walk out to your car to take unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital location for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, October 26, 2019
The Pulse- GCGH News and Updates
Greene County General Hospital’s My Clinics Add Convenient Care Hours
Greene County General Hospital’s My Clinics Add Convenient Care Hours To better serve our patients, Greene County General Hospital’s My Clinics have added convenient care hours. The My Linton Clinic has added convenient care hours Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. At this location, Nurse Practitioner Gloria Shields, FNP will see patients without scheduled appointments. In addition, the My Clinics’ My WestGate Clinic will take patients without appointments Monday through … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital’s My Clinics Add Convenient Care Hours
Greene County General Hospital Adds Patient Advocate
To better serve our community and patients, Greene County General Hospital has hired Jodi Barton, MSW a licensed social worker to serve as a Patient Advocate. Jodi’s role will include investigating, documenting and resolving incidents, patient complaints, grievances and inquiries. She will monitor GCGH’s patient satisfaction scores and assist in implementing best practices. She is also developing a Patient Family Advisory Council and is available as a clinical social worker. Jodi is … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital Adds Patient Advocate
Greene County General Hospital’s CEO, Brenda Reetz, wins Leader of the Year Award
Greene County General Hospital’s CEO, Brenda Reetz, is the 2019 recipient of the Indiana Rural Health Association’s (IRHA) Leadership Award. The IRHA announced Reetz as the winner during its annual Leadership Seminar held on August 22, 2019, in Plainfield, Indiana. During the awards ceremony, IRHA Network Director, Phil Ellis, presented the award to Reetz stating, “I have great admiration for all you have done at Greene County General Hospital, and this award is no surprise at all to me.” … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital’s CEO, Brenda Reetz, wins Leader of the Year Award
Greene County General Hospital Welcomes General Surgeon, Dr. Lucio Palanca
Greene County General Hospital is thrilled to welcome board-certified general surgeon, Lucio Giovanni “LG” Palanca, MD to the GCGH family. As a general surgeon with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Palanca will perform a broad range of surgical procedures and consultations exclusively at GCGH. Starting in September, his office will be located on the second floor of the Hospital in the Outpatient Clinic area. His recent departure from Putnam County Hospital, where he served as the main “go to” … [Read more...] about Greene County General Hospital Welcomes General Surgeon, Dr. Lucio Palanca
GCGH Announces Greene County’s First Perinatal Navigator
Greene County General Hospital is thrilled to announce the County’s first Perinatal Navigator, Nicole Page, RN. Page will serve families of Greene County as a resource for prenatal and postnatal care as well as up through the first 18 months of the baby’s life. Funding for the Perinatal Navigator Program at GCGH came from part of a $4.6 million federal grant to the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA). The grant was awarded to the IRHA from the Health Resources and Services Administration, … [Read more...] about GCGH Announces Greene County’s First Perinatal Navigator