GRMC named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health

GRMC has again been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association and the The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. GRMC was one of only two hospitals in Maryland to make the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital list this year. […]

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Garrett Family Medicine, one of two primary care clinics operated by Garrett Regional Medical Center, is pleased to announce it is accepting new patients. Located at 69 Wolf Acres Drive in the same building that formerly housed Dr. Daniel Miller’s practice, Garrett Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary care services for the entire family. […]

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Garrett Regional Medical Center’s subacute unit has been recognized as one of the 2022-2023 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the ninth year that GRMC’s subacute unit has received national recognition. To be recognized as one of the 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes, a home must have received a ‘high performing’ or five out of five-performance rating for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or both. Of the 15,178 facilities evaluated by U.S. News, GRMC is one of 1,658 facilities awarded this distinction. […]

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Educational growth opportunities and employee advancement remain a top priority for Garrett Regional Medical Center. Tina Harsh, a resident of Aurora, W.Va., recently completed GRMC’s internal pharmacy certification program. Harsh began her career at GRMC by working in the hospital’s environmental services department and is now a member of the pharmacy department team. […]

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OAKLAND, Md. – Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Mark Boucot was recently recognized with the 2022 Regent Award for Rural and Population Health Leadership by the American College of Healthcare Executives®, a professional society for healthcare leaders committed to improving health. […]

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Patty Tasker of Garrett Family Medicine was recently named the 2022 Employee of the Year at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Tasker was recognized for going above and beyond during a situational crisis this past year. The nomination stated her quick thinking, calming tone, caring personality, and compassion proved to be invaluable. […]

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With the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) anticipating increased numbers of influenza this year across the country, Garrett Regional Medical Center’s environmental services department is gearing up for the upcoming flu and cold season. With all the challenges and changes the last few years have brought, GRMC’s EVS department has remained resilient in their efforts to protect others from common colds and viruses. […]

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For the fourth consecutive year, Garrett Regional Medical Center has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates GRMC’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. […]

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Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Eugenia “Gina” Artice, MSN, CRNP, recently presented at the 2022 International Cancer Education Conference (ICEC) Oct. 12-14 in College Park. Advancing Cancer Health Equity through Community Engagement and Patient Navigation served as this year’s conference theme. Artice presented in the ‘Patient Navigation: Multi-Directional Approaches – Same Goals’ plenary session. […]

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