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GHS Introduces Two Physician Practices
Granville Health System (GHS) along with the Granville County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting for two of its physician practices. Granville Orthopaedics is a new practice on the campus of Granville Medical Center. The practice offers quality orthopaedic care for the community and is led by Rafael Negron, …READ MORE »
Novel Coronavirus Update- February 24, 2020
Health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced that the coronavirus COVID-19 has continued to spread to countries and continents previously unaffected. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have now been reported throughout Asia and Europe, with cases rising sharply in the last 4 days in Italy, …READ MORE »
Novel Coronavirus Update- February 18, 2020
Health officials in China have now published the first details of more than 70,000 cases of the novel coronavirus, now named Covid-19. Research from the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 80% of the cases have been mild with the elderly and those with …READ MORE »
Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN Expands Services
Granville Health System (GHS) recently announced that Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN will continue to increase access to quality OB/GYN care in the area. Dr. Akiva Gimpelevich will join the practice on February 17, 2020. Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN is already scheduling appointments for Dr. Gimpelevich. Patients can make …READ MORE »
Ambulance Chase Training Diet
Are you training for the Granville Ambulance Chase 5K/10K? If so, congratulations on making that commitment. Training for a race can be challenging at times, but you can do this! It is important to pay attention to your diet. Consuming the proper food at the right time can really help …READ MORE »
Novel Coronavirus Update- February 12, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has put forth a document offering guidance on how to optimize supplies of N95 filtering facepiece respirators (commonly called “N95 respirators”) in healthcare settings in the face of potential ongoing 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) transmission in the United States. Exposures to transmissible respiratory pathogens …READ MORE »
Novel Coronavirus Update- January 30, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced today the coronavirus outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China now constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. The aim of the declaration is to heighten awareness and trigger recommendations to all countries to reduce cross-border spread …READ MORE »
The Granville Health System Foundation Announces Morning Start for Ambulance Chase and Food Truck Rodeo
The Granville Health System Foundation announced that the 2020 Ambulance Chase and Food Truck Rodeo will begin in the morning this year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Oxford. The 10K Run, 5K Run, and 1-Mile Family Walk will be held in …READ MORE »
Losing Weight the SMART Way
Every year resolutions to lose weight are set for the new year. If that is something you’re aiming for in 2020, congratulations! Making the decision to lose weight is just the first step, and an important part of the overall goal. Dr. Leslie Thomas, a med-peds physician at Granville Primary Care …READ MORE »
Proper Hand-Washing to Prevent the Flu
It’s flu season and one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the flu virus and other germs is to wash your hands. The Centers for Disease Control recommends following these five steps every time you wash: Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) …READ MORE »