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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 »
Granville Health System Celebrates Granville County’s First Baby of the New Year, New Decade
Antwan and Santana Garner with baby Jahsey Garner Jahsey Ganer made his entrance into the world at 5:01 a.m. on January 1 to become Granville Health System’s first baby of the year for 2020. Baby Jahsey, who weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz. and measured 20” long, is the son of Santana …READ MORE »
5K Preparation Plan
Starting a Running Program can be a bit daunting. But, having a plan and setting goals for yourself is a great way to set you up for success. The Granville Ambulance Chase, a 10K, 5K, and Fun Run is set for March 7, 2020! Nathan Ameen, GHS Athletic trainer with the Granville …READ MORE »
GHS Opens Granville Orthopaedics and Welcomes Rafael Negron, MD
Granville Health System (GHS) recently announced the opening of Granville Orthopaedics on the campus of Granville Medical Center on December 16, 2019. Dr. Rafael Negron is already scheduling appointments. Dr. Negron attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Puerto Rico. He attended the University of Rochester in New …READ MORE »
GHS Adds OB/GYN Services to Granville Primary Care, Oxford
Granville Health System (GHS) recently announced that Granville Primary Care, Oxford will add obstetric and gynecologic services. The name of the practice will change to Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN. Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckle will join the practice on January 6, 2020. Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN is already scheduling appointments …READ MORE »
Granville Health System Hosts Employee-Driven Food Drive for Area Congregations in Ministry (ACIM)
Granville Health System continues its partnership with the local Area Congregations in Ministry (ACIM) by hosting a food drive throughout the weekend of November 22 – 25, 2019. “We have a year-round partnership with ACIM that offers volunteer opportunities for our employees,” said John Snow, CEO of Granville Health System. …READ MORE »
Tips on How to Avoid the “Holiday Blues”
Obesity has grown to epidemic proportions in the Western World, with an estimated prevalence of 39.8% (93.3 million US adults) and $147 billion spent in annual healthcare costs. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is important to remember that many people are more at risk for increased stress, burnout, …READ MORE »