Physical activity has numerous health benefits, but it can cause wear and tear on your knees.
Instead of receiving a total knee replacement, the Orthopaedic Associates in Zanesville are offering residents an alternative...a partial knee replacement.
"They have extremely good track record they perform as well as total knee replacements have, which means they have an excellent 10 and 20 year survival rate as far as the implant is concerned," says Dr. Steven Kimberly...
Spring appears to be right around the corner, So before the snow melts scoop up some fresh snow to make snow ice cream.
Snow ice cream is a traditon for many families, but how safe is snow to eat?
"It seems like it is very safe, an extensive internet search and speaking to physicians, basically if the snow is clean and new it is probably ok, and if it is not, It is probably not ok," tells Dave Davis, Director of Emergency Services at Genesis-Good Samaritan Hospital....
Genesis Healthcare System is hoping residents will dance their way to good heart health.
The Day of Dance brought people to the Colony Square Mall in crowds to get free screenings, speak with physicians and watch the foot-tapping dance performances. With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the united states... Hospitals across the country initiated a day of dance to get people active.
"We know that it helps improve your heart health in many ways, not only...
The Muskingum County Commissioners passed a resolution Thursday that will give Muskingum County's largest employer tax exempt obligations.
The Genesis Healthcare System is changing to an all electronic records system. Thursday the Chief Financial Officer of Genesis went before the commissioners to hold a public hearing and resolution about Genesis receiving tax exempt obligations.
"What we were wanting was permission for the county to act as a conduit for...
The Zanesville Police Department is investigating a case of embezzlement at Genesis Health Care System. Detective Sergeant Ric Roush says the incident was reported on December 7th and involves a former Genesis employee taking a substantial amount of money from Genesis and its volunteer agency known as the Charity Circle. Detective Roush says the investigation is currently underway and once it’s completed will be turned over to the Muskingum County Prosecutor for consideration of...
Genesis Bethesda Hospital kicked off the holidays Friday with the offical lighting of the "Tree of Love."
The large fir tree is lit with hundreds of bulbs given in honor or memory of loved ones for a $5 donation. The names of those honored are also displayed in the main lobbies of the hospitals.
Individual trees are available for $100 and line the streets of the hospitals campuses and Genesis Hospice. They have plaques with the honorees and donors names beside...
While many are still trying to find the perfect gift for this holiday season, others are giving the gift of life.
Around 50 organ donors and organ recipients gathered Wednesday night at Good Samaritan Hospital for the 2nd annual "Hope For The Holidays". The event is put on by both Genesis and Lifeline Of Ohio. People were invited to make ornaments honoring those who donated their organs. The ornaments will hang on "Trees of Life" in Good Samaritan...
Southeastern Ohio residents will no longer have to travel to Columbus for cardiac care.
Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital recently expanded its heart care program to include new technology to help treat abnormal heartbeats and other cardiac issues using electrophysiology.
Doctor Magdui Migeed of Genesis Healthcare System says it's easy understand if you think of your body like a house.
"This is basically doing plumbing work," said Dr. Migeed. "You open up a...
The Genesis Healthcare Foundation is announcing the recipient of the 2009 Genesis Community Service Award.
Carol Kohler was recognized tonight in front of family, friends, and colleagues.
Kohler is a graduate of the Good Samaritan School of Nursing. She served the community as a nurse at the Good Samaritan Medical Center and Genesis before finally retiring back in 2001 as the Director of Surgical Services at Genesis.
The Genesis Healthcare Foundation says Kohler was awarded...
