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Georgetown Community Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2019

January 2, 2019

Georgetown Community Hospital is ringing in 2019 with the year’s first bundle of joy.

‘Tis the Season to Be Healthy: Helpful Tips for Smart Holiday Eating

December 17, 2018

Stay the course this season with these handy tips to help you indulge the healthy way through the holidays.

Are You Covered?

December 10, 2018

Health Insurance Marketplace Open Through December 15

Georgetown Community Hospital Receives an 'A' for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

November 9, 2018

Georgetown Community Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Georgetown Community Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

Cholesterol 101: What it is and why it matters

August 24, 2018

Cholesterol. You probably know that it’s an important factor when it comes to your overall health and wellness, but what is it, exactly? This month marks National Cholesterol Education Month, making it a perfect time to refresh our knowledge on the ins and outs of cholesterol and understand how it affects your health.

Georgetown Community Hospital Names 2018 Mercy Award Winner

July 9, 2018

The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.

Keep Your Cool: How to prevent heat-related illness this summer

June 25, 2018

It's important to take the proper precautions against getting overheated as the temperatures climb this time of year.

Men on the Move: How to Improve Your Health through Exercise, Safely

June 12, 2018

June is Men’s Health Month, a great time for men to evaluate their current level of wellness and recommit to a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity is one of the best tools you have to improve or maintain good physical and mental health.

LifePoint Health Named Recipient of 2017 John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety

April 9, 2018

Company recognized for National Quality Program in which Georgetown Community Hospital participates

Georgetown Community Hospital's Donna Davis Named CNO of the Year

March 28, 2018

Davis earns top honor from LifePoint Health

Georgetown Community Hospital Earns Top Honor from LifePoint Health

March 28, 2018

Georgetown Community Hospital (GCH) was recently awarded the highest honor a LifePoint hospital can receive.

Go Further with Food

March 20, 2018

Get the most out of what you’re eating and reduce food waste

Is It Time for a Colonoscopy?

March 2, 2018

What to know about colorectal cancer and how to protect yourself

Georgetown Community Hospital Named Duke LifePoint Quality Affiliate

March 1, 2018

Hospital recognized for achievements in patient and family engagement, quality care and patient safety

Georgetown Community Hospital Now Offers State-of-the-Art 3D Mammography

December 18, 2017

Advanced technology allows for earlier and more effective breast cancer detection.

Georgetown Community Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2018

January 3, 2018

Georgetown Community Hospital is ringing in 2018 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 13 ounces and measuring 21 inches, McKenzly was born to Courtney and Matthew, Monday, Jan. 1, at 1:36 pm.

Virginia Commonwealth University honors Georgetown Community Hospital CEO William Haugh

December 4, 2017

Haugh recognized as one of the university's top 10 graduates of the last decade.

‘Tis the Season to Be Healthy: Maintaining your health amid the hustle and bustle of the season

November 27, 2017

Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. The busyness and stress that often accompanies the fun and frivolity makes it all the more important that we stay focused on maintaining our health and safety.

Don’t “Toy Around” with Safety: Make toy safety a top priority this holiday season

November 27, 2017

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 254,200 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments in 2015. And an estimated 73 percent of those happened to children younger than 15 years of age.

Georgetown Community Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation

October 30, 2017

Georgetown Community Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the results of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Knowing the Risks, Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer

October 5, 2017

A healthy lifestyle and early detection are a great first line of defense in the fight against breast cancer

2017 Mercy Award Winner

September 26, 2017

LifePoint Health Honors Carol Stamper with 2017 Companywide Mercy Award

GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons

August 23, 2017

1000 Hearts Mended

July 13, 2017

Georgetown Community Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Department is celebrating 1,000 – 1,000 patients that is. Earlier this month, the program welcomed its 1000th patient since the service began more than a decade ago.

Summer Safety

June 30, 2017

Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer in the U.S.? Heat overexposure is especially dangerous for children and the elderly. The good news is that protection from the heat and the sun’s rays can often be relatively easy to manage in contrast with some other weather-related dangers, so it’s crucial to know how to protect ourselves, especially as we enter the height of summer.