At the beginning of a new year, some look forward to what’s coming, and others spend time catching their breath and reflecting on what has been. Both are important in making sure the upcoming year is a good one. We all want bigger and better successes and fewer missteps.
The same holds true for Greene County Medical Center. A review of what happened in 2016 can help set the stage for what is to come in 2017.
Here’s a short summary of major events from the past year that will
impact our successes in the coming year:
Completed our Capital Campaign
The
medical center Foundation’s capital campaign, which started in 2014,
successfully closed at over 100% of our goal, raising a total of $4,113,249 for
the major expansion and renovation project.
Welcomed a Podiatrist
At
the beginning of the year, the medical center welcomed podiatrist Dr. TimothyHolcomb to the West Central Orthopedics clinic.
He joins orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Wahl, and together they offer
comprehensive orthopedic, foot and ankle care.
Rolled Out New Mission & Values
Statements
Over
100 employees volunteered to participate in a survey and/or a focus group to
define what role the medical center should – and does – play in the larger
community. With that valuable feedback,
the medical center established new mission and values statements.
Mission:
To enrich our community by providing quality, compassionate care to every
patient and contributing to the well-being of every family.
Values:
Patient-Centered Care, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Empathy
Completed a Major Expansion &
Renovation Project
The
medical center’s major expansion and renovation project broke ground in April
2014. The 52,000-square-foot major
expansion portion of the project - which now houses ER, outpatient services and
inpatient care – opened in September 2015.
Renovation began immediately in areas previously occupied by these
services, and the entire project was officially completed in September 2016.
Expanded Colonoscopy Services
Dr.Thomas Martin, from the Iowa Digestive Disease Center, joined the medical
center’s team of visiting specialists.
Dr. Martin is onsite once a month providing colonoscopies and
endoscopies. Counting Dr. Martin, there
are now a total of 17 specialty providers coming to Greene County Medical
Center at least once a month, offering services in cardiology, cataract surgery, dermatology, ENT, hepatology, hematology, oncology, orthodontia,
plastic surgery, pulmonology, sleep medicine, urology and vascular surgery.
Opened a New Clinic
The
Women’s Health Clinic opened in August, offering women’s health services with
provider Valerie Martin, ARNP. Services
include annual exams and testing; urinary tract and vaginal infections; urinary
incontinence; menopause management; pelvic pain management; pap smears; and
much more.
Cared for Our Community
According
to 2016 service reports, Greene County Medical Center cared for over 34,000
patients through our outpatient services, specialty clinics, ER and inpatient care.
We
close 2016 looking towards the future and focusing on providing quality,
patient-centered care for all who come through our doors. Because at Greene County Medical Center, we
take our vision “Always Here, Always Caring,” very seriously, and that means we
take your care very seriously.
Contact us to learn
more about the services and providers available at Greene County Medical
Center.