Marietta Memorial Hospital Receive Vascular Testing Accreditation
Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Vascular Laboratory has achieved accreditation in vascular testing by the Intersocietal Accrediation Commission (IAC) after undergoing a thorough review of its operational and technical operations by a panel of experts.
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Selby General Hospital and Wendy’s Restaurants Clean the Air With The Great American Smokeout
Selby General Hospital and Wendy's restaurants will be giving coupons for free food during the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.
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“Hope for the Holidays” Event Celebrates Organ Donors
Memorial Health System is partnering with Lifeline of Ohio to provide a “Hope for the Holidays,” event Tuesday, November 13 at 6 p.m. in the South Pavilion Conference Room at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
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NATIONAL STUDY: SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL RECEIVES 5 STAR FOR HIP REPLACEMENT CARE
Selby General Hospital’s Hip Replacement program today received a 5 Star from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Receives Healthgrades Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Interventions
Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Coronary Interventional program today received Healthgrades Americas 100 Best Hospitals Award for being the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.
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Marietta Area Teddy Bear Fund Drive Begins
The Memorial Health System’s “Teddy Bear Fund Week” takes place October 7 – 13, 2012. The week is designed to raise funds to provide a stuffed animal to every child, aged 6 months to 12 years old, when admitted to either Marietta Memorial or Selby General hospitals.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Announces Belpre Expansion
Marietta Memorial Hospital President and CEO Scott Cantley has announced the groundbreaking of additional healthcare facilities at the Belpre Medical Campus in Belpre, OH. Speaking to the Belpre Chamber of Commerce at their noon meeting today, Cantley shared the need for a greater presence and services to western Washington County.
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Memorial Health System Holds Depression Screening
(Marietta, OH, September 13, 2012) Memorial Health System’s psychiatric services staff will be sponsoring a depression screening day Wednesday, October 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Strecker Center Conference Room at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
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Strecker Bell Donation Rings in New Life
Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Strecker Cancer Center recently received a unique gift from a former cancer patient. After receiving his successful treatment at Strecker, Mark, along with his wife Karen Morris, decided to donate a large bell for cancer patients to ring after they finish their treatments and begin their new lives.
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Hospital Volunteers’ Used Book Sale
The Marietta Memorial Hospital Volunteers are having their Annual Used Book Sale on August 31, Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the First Floor Classroom at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Rehab Department Receives CARF Accreditation
Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Department at Marietta Memorial Hospital recently received renewal of their three-year CARF accreditation. This accreditation affirms the high quality care and commitment to excellence of Marietta Memorial and their rehabilitation services.
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MMH Spotlight: Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, affecting more than two million Americans each year, a number that is rising rapidly. It is also the easiest to cure, if diagnosed and treated early.
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The School of Radiologic Technology Cordially Invites You to Attend the 2012 Graduation Program
The School of Radiologic Technology sponsored by Marietta Memorial Hospital in articulation with Washington State Community College and in affiliation with Camden Clark Medical Center and Selby General Hospital will be holding its 2012 graduation ceremony on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Graham Auditorium on the campus of Washington State Community College.
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Memorial Health Foundation Donates Hand Wrist Phantom to the School of Radiologic Technology
The Marietta Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology received a new hand wrist phantom, thanks to a donation by the Memorial Health Foundation. This new piece of anatomy is giving students at the Radiologic School the hands-on experience that is vital to their training.
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Harmar Place Earns Five-Star Rating
Harmar Place has now earned five stars, based on a five-star nursing home rating system enacted by the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This five-star rating is based upon on-site health inspections, staffing and quality measures focusing on aspects of residents' health, physical functioning, mental status and general well-being.
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Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s
Selby General is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, July 14, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at Applebee’s in Marietta, OH.
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Come Meet the Neighbors at the Belpre Medical Campus Open House
Marietta Memorial Hospital invites you, your family and friends to join us in celebrating the opening of the Marietta Memorial Belpre Medical Campus on Sunday, July 29 from 1 – 3 p.m.
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Memorial Health System’s SportsMed to Hold Concussion Symposium
Memorial Health System’s SportsMed will be sponsoring a concussion symposium featuring guest speaker Kevin M. Guskiewiez, Ph.D., ATC, and founding director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center and the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Belpre Medical Campus Open House
The Belpre Medical Campus is premiering the opening of its new building Sunday, July 1, 1 - 3 p.m.
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Marietta Home Health and Hospice Moves to Lafayette Shopping Center
Marietta Home Health and Hospice is making the move from Seventh Street to the Lafayette Shopping Center. Their new location on 450 Pike Street will not only provide patients better access to services, but it will also increase the amount of available parking.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Kassandra Shafer Earns CCRN Certification
Kassandra Shafer, BSN, RN, CCRN, recently passed the CCRN exam, making her the tenth CCRN in Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.
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Harmar Place to receive a 2012 Bronze AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award
Based on a careful review by examiners, Harmar Place’s facility was recommended for a Bronze – Commitment to Quality award this year. After review of a survey compliance status it was confirmed that the hospital will receive a 2012 Bronze AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award.
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MMH Spotlight: Stroke Awareness Month
If you would ever find yourself recovering from a stroke, Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation programs of the highest quality to aid you through recovery.
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Memorial Health System’s Marketing Department Receives Two Aster Awards
The Memorial Health System’s Marketing Department was recently awarded a gold and silver Aster Award in the Twenty-Ninth Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center Adds Two New Sites
Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education Center has received approval from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for two expansion sites to compliment their diabetes education program at 701 Hildreth Lane in Marietta.
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Belpre Students Celebrate “Kick The Habit Week”
Belpre Elementary School students will be partnering with Selby General Hospital to celebrate Kick the Habit Week beginning on Monday, March 19 at Belpre Elementary School.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Named Liaison of the Year from Lifeline of Ohio
Sue McDonald, registered nurse at Marietta Memorial Hospital, recently received an award from Lifeline of Ohio as the Liaison of the Year. This award recognizes the dedication and innovation of a hospital liaison in promoting the importance of organ and tissue donation.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Introduces Therapeutic Hypothermia Treatment
Beginning March 1, Marietta Memorial Hospital will be offering therapeutic hypothermia treatment to specific post cardiac arrest patients. If a cardiac arrest patient’s heartbeat is restored, but the patient remains unconscious, the patient may benefit from this therapy.
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Memorial Health Foundation Announces $1.1 Million Donation
The Memorial Health Foundation (MHF) today announced it has received one of the largest donations in its history, a bequest totaling approximately $1.1 million from the estate of Dorothy and Eugene Chidester. Larry Hawn, chairman of the Foundation board, announced the gift January 26 at the Memorial Health System’s annual meeting.
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MMH Spotlight: Go Red For Women, Raising Awareness on Cardiovascular Health
Marietta Memorial Hospital is holding their annual Go Red For Women Heart Luncheon on Tuesday, February 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Marietta Shrine Club. Marietta Memorial Hospital physicians and staff will be speaking, lunch will be provided by Austyn’s and Terri Ann’s as well as Old Town Bakery will be donating door prizes
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Memorial Health System Names 2012-2013 Medical Staff Officers and Department Chairs
Memorial Health System is pleased to announce the 2012 medical staff officers and department chairs for Marietta Memorial Hospital and Selby General Hospital.
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Belpre Elementary School’s Right Choice Club Provides Stress Kits to Quitting Tobacco Users
The Right Choice Club (RCC) is a student-centered group serving sixth graders at Belpre Elementary. The club is directed by Belpre’s Guidance Counselor
Karen Waller.
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Wound Care Center at Marietta Memorial Hospital Adds Certified Wound Specialist to Their Team
Dr. Scott Johnson, MD, certified wound specialist has joined the staff of the Wound Care Center at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Dr. Johnson is a physiatrist who comes to us from New York, NY where he was employed as a wound care physician.
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MMH Spotlight: Blood Donations are Vital
Marietta Memorial Hospital’s Blood Bank will be holding a special Night of Giving on Tuesday, December 20 from 1-8 p.m. in the First Floor Conference Room at MMH. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Employee Receives International Certification
Kelly Gammon, certified registered nurse in obstetrics and unit educator for The Birthing Center at Marietta Memorial Hospital, recently earned the credential of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) after successfully completing the rigorous international certification exam, developed and administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
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Memorial Health System Employee Earns Biomedical Certification
Albert Bonar, biomedical technician at Marietta Memorial Hospital, recently passed the certification offered through the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI.) Bonar has been working toward this certification for approximately three years and is now a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET.)
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Exhibitors Wanted: 21st Annual Teddy Bear & Doll Show & Sale
The 21st Annual Teddy Bear & Doll Show & Sale, scheduled for Sunday, January 15 at the Hotel Lafayette, still has space available for exhibitors. Exhibitors entail original artists, collectors interested in selling off some of their collection and other merchants who specialize in accessories for teddy bears and dolls, such as clothing, jewelry, etc. Tables are $35 each.
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Memorial Health System to Celebrate “Hope for the Holidays”
Memorial Health System is partnering with Lifeline of Ohio for “Hope for the Holidays,” which will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m. in the Strecker Cancer Center Conference Room.
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Memorial Health System Names New Chief Financial Officer
Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that Eric Young has been selected as the vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO) for the Memorial Health System.
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Marietta Memorial Hospital Announces the Opening of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at The Wound Care Center
Marietta Memorial Hospital announces the opening of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) located at The Wound Care Center. This innovative and comprehensive program specializes in the treatment of chronic and non-healing wounds, a growing problem spurred by the aging of America and the rising rates of diabetes.
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MMH Volunteers New Thanksgiving Bake Sale
Marietta Memorial Hospital Volunteers are planning their first Thanksgiving bake sale day on Wednesday, November 23 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Marietta Memorial Hospital by the hospital cafeteria on the ground level.
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MMH Spotlight: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes and another 79 million are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Recent numbers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paint a desperate situation of where we are at, and where we are headed:
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Annual MHS Christmas Craft Bazaar
Marietta Memorial Hospital Volunteers and Selby General Hospital Friends of Selby are combining their Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar this year.
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Selby General Hospital and Wendy’s Restaurants Help Clean the Air
Selby General Hospital is partnering with Wendy's restaurants during the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. The Belpre Wendy’s and the Marietta Pike Street Wendy’s are holding a pack exchange from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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HealthGrades Names Selby General Hospital a Recipient of the 5-Star Rating for Joint Replacement for Two Consecutive Years (2011-2012)
A report released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, named Selby General Hospital a recipient of the five star rating for joint replacement for two consecutive years (2011-2012).
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