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Adena Health Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
CHILLICOTHE, OH (July 7, 2026) – When seconds matter, access to high-quality stroke care close to home can save lives. The American Heart Association has recognized Adena Health for advancing stroke care and reducing gaps in rural health patient outcomes, with three of its hospitals earning Get With The Guidelines® awards:
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Ohio orthopedic group plans new medical campus
Chillicothe, Ohio-based Cohen Orthopedic is moving forward with construction of the Great Seal Medical Center, a new healthcare campus that will include medical office space and an ASC, according to a July 5 Hoodline report. Infrastructure work is expected to begin in early July on the roughly 47-acre site off...
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Adena Health recognized for advancing rural stroke care
CHILLICOTHE, OH (July 7, 2026) – When seconds matter, access to high-quality stroke care close to home can save lives. The American Heart Association has recognized Adena Health for advancing stroke care and reducing gaps in rural health patient outcomes, with three of its hospitals earning Get With The Guidelines® awards:
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Great Seal Medical Closer to Becoming Reality
The Great Seal Medical Center is closer to becoming reality, following years of planning. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Development Department Director Lydia Mihalik Wednesday announced state support for thirteen mixed-use development projects expected to create more than $318 million in new payroll and $1.3 billion in investments across Ohio.
Times Recorder
Youth crisis unit has opened and serves patients from six-county area
Genesis HealthCare System 's Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit in Zanesville began serving patients June 15. The facility provides short-term support for young people experiencing mental health crises. The unit aims to meet a growing need for youth mental health services in southeastern Ohio, according to a community announcement. The program is designed for youth who cannot be effectively treated through outpatient care but do not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. More: Genesis fills critical mental health care gap with new youth unit The unit will serve patients ages 10 to 17 from Muskingum, Coshocton, Guernsey, Noble, Morgan and Perry counties. It focuses on helping them stabilize while remaining connected to family, school and community resources. “Not every young person in crisis needs to be hospitalized, but they do need help right away,” said Matt Perry, president & CEO at Genesis HealthCare System. “Timely care is critical, and families need support close to home. Working alongside our community partners, this program gives youth a safe place to stay, get the care they need and begin moving forward.” The unit will provide a combination of therapeutic and practical support services, according to the announcement. Services include individual and group therapy, trauma-informed care and
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Good Sam Hospital’s growth reflected decades of expansion and change
Good Samaritan Hospital saw many renovations and additions during its time of service to the community. A campaign for such in the 1950s raised more than $3 million. Construction on a seven-story addition began in 1954 and was completed in 1956. An additionally seven-story building was built on Myrtle Ave in 1966. In 1974 the early 1900s buildings were razed and replaced with a new three-story service building. The first Medical Art Building opened in 1977 and the second in 1995. Good Sam merged with Bethesda Hospital to form Genesis HealthCare System in 2015. The demolition of Good Sam began on July 11, 2016. The main hospital structures were taken down section by section over several months, with the site clearing and restoration largely finishing by the end of 2016. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Good Sam Hospital’s growth reflected decades of expansion and change
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From sanitarium to community pillar. The Legacy of Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan Hospital served the community for more than a century. Its story began in 1895 at the Margaret Blue Sanitarium, which would eventually become the Good Samaritan Hospital. In 1900, Dr. Thomas Sutton, who was the board of trustees at the sanitarium, asked the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for nursing assistance. Five nuns came to Zanesville to be nurses at the hospital. Their responsibilities included cleaning, bathing, feeding and providing for patients. The hospital was officially dedicated on June 27, 1902 and was established on Laurel Avenue in the former E.J. Brush home. In its honor of the dedication and the legacy the hospital left in this community, the TR is sharing photos of the facility from our archives. This is the first of a two-part look back. This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: From sanitarium to community pillar. The Legacy of Good Samaritan
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Six Resident Physicians Choose to Stay With Adena Health Following Graduation
CHILLICOTHE, OH – Nearly half of Adena Health’s 2026 residency and fellowship graduates are continuing their careers with the organization, reinforcing the health system’s commitment to growing a strong, local physician workforce and expanding access to care across southern and south central Ohio. Six of the 14...
Chillicothe Gazette
Adena retains nearly half of residency class to serve region
Adena Health will retain six physicians from its latest class of residency and fellowship graduates, strengthening its effort to expand care access in southern Ohio, according to a community announcement. Nearly half of the 14 physicians completing training will remain with the Chillicothe-based health system, supporting primary, specialty and hospital-based services across its nine-county service area. The group adds to a multiyear trend of graduates choosing to continue practicing within the organization, helping build a long-term pipeline of providers in the region. Physicians stay on to fill key care roles The physicians who plan to remain at Adena span several specialties and care settings, reflecting a range of community needs. In family medicine, Francesca Cocchiarale will provide outpatient primary care at Adena Fayette Medical Center. Daniel Haught will work in outpatient primary care at Adena Chillicothe Family Physicians, and Jennifer Hicks will transition into the system’s sports medicine fellowship program. In internal medicine, Gaven Harper will work in outpatient primary care, while Rolando Perez will serve as a hospitalist at Adena Regional Medical Center. William O’Neal, a graduate of Adena’s family medicine residency program, will practice primary care sports medicine in Jackson and Pike counties. The announcement states O’Neal also
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Memorial Health System announces Louden, King and Mossbarger to the Department of Dermatology
MARIETTA – Memorial Health System has announced the addition of three local providers to its Department of Dermatology: Dr. B. Asher Louden, Dr. Janelle King and physician assistant Heather Mossbarger. The addition of Louden, King and Mossbarger expands access to dermatologic care throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley as MHS plans...
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Six resident physicians choose to stay with Adena Health following graduation
CHILLICOTHE, OH (June 17, 2026) – Nearly half of Adena Health’s 2026 residency and fellowship graduates are continuing their careers with the organization, reinforcing the health system’s commitment to growing a strong, local physician workforce and expanding access to care across southern and south central Ohio. Six...
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Valley View Health Centers Nurse Practitioner Ali Penn receives Ohio State University Preceptor Award
Ali Penn, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Valley View Health Centers (VVHC)’s School-Based Health Center located at Scioto Valley High School in Piketon, received the Annual Preceptor Award from The Ohio State University College of Nursing on June 10, 2026. The university presented the award to recognize her outstanding dedication and exceptional mentorship of nursing students during their clinical rotations. Penn has served as a Nurse Practitioner Student Preceptor for more than a decade, consistently working to mentor and support future generations of healthcare professionals. Penn earned the award following a nomination from Ohio State University nursing student Jessica King, whom Penn mentored for a full semester. In her nomination, King highlighted Penn as a standout professional who builds admirable connections with her patients. King noted that Penn utilizes a smart and focused practice style, ensuring that every individual in her care feels seen and heard. The nomination also praised Penn for navigating difficult health topics with a highly supportive and respectful approach. Penn’s influence on nursing students serves as a shining example of the lasting impact clinical mentors have on the future of medicine. By teaching the next generation of providers how to treat individuals with compassion, integrity,
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Six Resident Physicians Choose To Stay With Adena Health Following Graduation
CHILLICOTHE, OH (June 17, 2026) – Nearly half of Adena Health’s 2026 residency and fellowship graduates are continuing their careers with the organization, reinforcing the health system’s commitment to growing a strong, local physician workforce and expanding access to care across southern and south central Ohio. Six...
Chillicothe Gazette
Chillicothe honors VA’s new health records system and regional impact
The Chillicothe VA Medical Center is marking the rollout of a new Federal Electronic Health Record system and a city proclamation recognizing the effort, according to a community announcement. The system went live June 6 as part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ broader effort to modernize health records for veterans nationwide. The City of Chillicothe, in collaboration with Mayor Luke Feeny, issued a proclamation designating June 16 as Federal EHR Day to acknowledge the milestone and celebrate the joint effort among the VA, local officials and health care partners to bring the updated system online. The Federal EHR aligns VA medical records with those used by the Department of Defense, a change intended to improve continuity of care and allow medical information to follow service members into veteran care, according to the announcement. The system is also designed to enhance patient safety and coordination among providers. “Today marks not just a technological milestone, but a commitment to honoring our veterans with the coordinated, high-quality care they deserve,” said Ken Mortimer, executive medical center director at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. “This proclamation reflects our community’s shared pride in supporting the men and women who have served our nation.”
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O’Bleness Hospital names Lianne Dickerson of Logan as chief nursing officer
ATHENS, Ohio — OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital has announced the appointment of Lianne Dickerson as chief nursing officer. Dickerson has served as O’Bleness Hospital’s interim chief nursing officer since January 2026 and previously was the director of nursing for nearly 13 years. Her tenure with OhioHealth spans almost four decades, including leadership roles at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Dickerson holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Capella University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Otterbein University. “It has been an honor to serve this hospital and community for the past 13 years,” Dickerson said. “As chief nursing officer, I am dedicated to making sure every patient and family receives compassionate, safe and high-quality care right here at home.” “Lianne’s deep commitment to our patients and her years of leadership experience make her the ideal choice for this role,” said LeeAnn Lucas-Helber, president of O’Bleness Hospital. “Her dedication to advancing our mission and supporting our nursing teams ensures that our hospital will continue to provide exceptional care to the community.” Dickerson is a resident of Logan. Submitted by OhioHealth
Chillicothe Gazette
New pediatric therapy office to open in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE— Growing children reach milestones at different times. Some kids take their time crawling, while others seem to jump right to walking. While it takes time, things like fine motor and speech development are important skills a child has to learn to succeed in school and the rest of their life. Hands-on play can actually help build those skills, which is why Branch Pediatric Therapy will be using it to help children grow and thrive. Branch Pediatric Therapy is a new child-centered support system. Occupational therapists will be offering services to help with fine motor skills, executive function, sensory processing, speech development and more. Owner Mackenna Harper has worked at schools for the last six years and has noticed a need as parents try to find local places that offer these services without a long waitlist. This led her to open Branch as a way to help children in the area. "There is just such a high need and it continues to grow," said Harper. In addition to helping children learn important skills, Branch will also be offering lactation support for new or expecting mothers. "People think that nursing is natural and easy," said Hraper. "The truth is, sometimes you