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Genesis HealthCare System Named 2023 Most Wired

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Genesis HealthCare System was named one of the Most Wired® hospitals of 2023 by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). This places Genesis in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country utilizing integrated technology for the 8th consecutive year. 

 

“Accepting this award for the 8th year in a row affirms our mission to continuously provide our community with exceptional care,” said Ed Romito, Chief Transformation Officer at Genesis HealthCare System. “Healthcare technology is constantly evolving. It is important to Genesis to stay ahead of the curve because that allows us to deliver the best quality of care to our patients, and really make a difference in people’s lives here in Southeastern Ohio.”

 

Genesis is certified as a level 9 for Ambulatory Care and Acute Care again for 2023. These certifications place Genesis in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country utilizing integrated technology. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. The surveys assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading. The Digital Health Most Wired survey and recognition program serves as a comprehensive “Digital Health Check-up” for healthcare organizations. 

More information on the Most Wired award is available here: Chimecentral.org.

 

Most Wired Award 2023

This places Genesis in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country utilizing integrated technology for the 8th consecutive year.

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New Concord, OH 43762
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Anh-Dao Lee, D.O., has joined Genesis Primary Care, specializing in family medicine. She earned a bachelor of science in biology at the Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, West Virginia and her doctor of osteopathic at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Dr. Lee completed a residency in family medicine at the Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Dr. Lee will see patients for annual wellness exams, acute illness visits, routine office visits for chronic disease management and much more.

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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio.

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Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

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Check-up: A widowmaker heart attack leads to more family milestones

Tami Swope walked into the Genesis HealthCare System Emergency Department (ED) on Nov. 8, 2018, and learned she was suffering a heart attack. Her left anterior descending artery (LAD) was 100% blocked. The LAD is the most important artery in the heart, and an attack like Tami’s is often referred to as a widowmaker.

 

The medical team from the ED and Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute stabilized Tami. Then they took her to surgery to insert a wire through her clogged artery so they could inflate a tiny balloon and clear the blockage. Next, they inserted two small tubes called stents where the blockage was to keep blood flowing.

Crisis averted.

 

Life after a heart attack

Tami lost eight days due to her heart attack. She decided she didn’t want to lose another day.

 

Abdulhay Albirini, M.D., a Fellowship-trained and Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist at the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute, met with Tami for follow-up care and advised her to attend the Genesis Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

 

“The Cardiac Rehab Program gave me the tools I needed to recover and stay healthy,” said Tami. “They helped me regain my strength and endurance, scheduled testing for me, helped with my medications and advised me on a diet and exercise program.”

 

Tami credits the Cardiac Rehab Program for doing more than getting her back on her feet. Due to their guidance and her determination, she is back on the links golfing with friends. She also supports the community by volunteering at festivals and golf outings and routinely attends her grandchildren’s sporting events.

 

“Tami had a severe heart attack,” said Dr. Albirini. “However, she had a lot more she wanted to do, so she followed our recommendations. She has recovered and is actively enjoying life.”

 

Living the life she wants

It has been five years since her heart attack, and Tami is going strong. She follows the advice from the Cardiac Rehab Program and keeps her routine checkups with Dr. Albirini.

 

Recently she celebrated with her family as her first grandchild graduated high school. She plans to be there for each of her grandchildren’s graduations. The same goes for holidays, family reunions and more. From summer golf days to baking snacks for grandchildren, Tami is soaking up milestones and memories with her family.

 

“I’m grateful for Genesis extending the time I have with my family and friends,” said Tami. “I am also thankful for the Cardiac Rehab Program for enabling me to live an active life, which to me, is the best life.”

 

 

The not so secret to success

Tami Swope credits the Genesis Heart and Vascular Cardiac Rehab Program with her successful and continuing recovery from a 2018 cardiac arrest.

 

The program is a safe way to bounce back after a heart attack, open-heart surgery or balloon angioplasty.

 

The focus of rehab education is understanding the causes and effects of heart disorders. Dietitians, pharmacists, exercise physiologists, behavioral health counselors and registered nurses help patients understand heart disease, its risk factors and what patients can do to  
change their risks.

 

Another goal of the program is to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Group sessions enable patients to share experiences, concerns, challenges and victories and gain support from others who understand how they feel.

 

A personalized exercise program is created for each patient. Patients exercise under the watchful eye of staff with ECG and blood pressure monitoring when they first enter the program.

 

As strength, endurance and range of motion improve, patients progress toward maintenance exercise. Exercise physiologists can work with patients and monitor their progress.

 

Tami continues to attend exercise classes several times a week, keeping an exercise journal that is now five years old. The food journal that she started in the program continues, too.

 

Genesis Heart and Vascular Rehab is located in the Genesis Physician Pavilion at 945 Bethesda Drive in Zanesville. Call 740-454-4336 to make an appointment and learn more about our cardiac rehab offerings.

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Breast cancer blindsided me, and I overcame it

- by Ashley Tamasovich 

 

In 2018, I had everything anyone could desire. A loving husband, two wonderful daughters ages 8 and 3, a beautiful home and a career that enabled me to help people. 

 

I had a lot of life ahead of me. Or so I thought. 

 

One night, at the age of 36, I felt a lump in my armpit. 

 

Soon after, I was diagnosed with stage 2 HER2 breast cancer, a high-risk and aggressive disease. My storybook life was shattered. What if … 

 

Too much at risk to settle for less 

I was young, active, ate healthy and had no family history of breast cancer. How could this happen? I had a family and couldn’t bear the thought of not being there for them. 

 

So, I researched. I needed the best care and the best doctors. There was too much at risk to settle for less. Thankfully, I found the Genesis Cancer Care Center. As time matters in cancer treatment, I quickly underwent surgery and chemotherapy. 

 

Gratefully looking back 

It was hard. I was exhausted, nauseated, lost my appetite and my body ached. However, I was blessed to receive support from my family and friends and the new friends I made at Genesis. I was more than a task they had to complete. They understood what was at stake. They took a personal interest in me and got me through the most challenging part of my life. 

 

It has been five amazing years since my diagnosis. Five years of continuing to be a wife and mom. Five years of watching my daughters grow and compete in gymnastics competitions across the U.S. I know the pressure is on them when they compete, but I promise it is harder to watch. I want them to be happy so much I become a nervous wreck during competitions … and I wouldn’t miss it for anything. 

 

Joyfully looking ahead 

I am sharing my story because I want everyone to know you can beat cancer. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can make a difference. I didn’t fit the profile, but cancer still found me. Then I found Genesis, and I get to stay active and do the things I love. 

 

I get to keep being a wife, a mom and enjoying my hectic, wonderful life. 

 

Self-exams to self-awareness 

Breast self-exams (BSE) used to be the recommended routine screening for breast cancer. Current guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) now emphasize the importance of breast awareness. 

 

Breast awareness involves being familiar with how your breasts look and feel and promptly reporting changes to your healthcare provider.  

 

Here are general guidelines: 

  1. Know: Familiarize yourself with your breasts’ normal appearance and feel. 

  2. Observe: Stand in front of a mirror with your arms at your sides and visually inspect your breasts for changes in size, shape or contour; skin changes or changes in the nipples. 

  3. Perform: Lie down and place a pillow under your right shoulder. Use the pads of your three middle fingers on your left hand to examine your right breast. Apply light pressure and use a circular motion to cover the entire breast, including the underarm area and the area above the collarbone. Repeat the process on your left breast using your right hand. 

  4. Check: Pay attention to lumps, thickening or areas of unusual firmness. Many women have lumpy breasts due to normal hormonal changes, so finding a lump doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. Consult your provider if you notice new or unusual changes. 

 

Breast awareness is not a substitute for regular mammograms or professional exams. Women aged 40 and older are encouraged to undergo regular mammograms as part of breast cancer screening programs. 

 

However, if you have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors, talk with your Primary Care or Specialty Physician about a screening schedule. 

 

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In 2018, I had everything anyone could desire. A loving husband, two wonderful daughters ages 8 and 3, a beautiful home and a career that enabled me to help people. 

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Choosing Genesis: a doctor’s choice for treatment

In September 2023, Brandice Alexander, D.O., began her 13th year as a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified Trauma Surgeon at Genesis HealthCare System. 

 

Only because she followed recommended colon cancer screening guidelines when prompted by her family physician. Two days after her colonoscopy, she received a call with the biopsy results that one of the two polyps found was cancerous. 

  

Dr. Alexander’s mentor and colleague Stuart D. Chow, D.O., Fellowship-trained and Board-certified Trauma Surgeon at the Genesis Center for Surgical Excellence, performed her surgery. Shyamal R. Bastola, M.D., Fellowship-trained and Board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist at the Genesis Cancer Care Center, coordinated with her treatment. “I’d rather be treated close to home by people I know and trust,” she said. “If I thought for one second that my chance for recovery was better somewhere else, I would have gone there.” 

  

Another factor in choosing Genesis was that Dr. Chow would perform her surgery robotically. “He was instrumental in getting our robotic program going,” she said. “We are far ahead of most hospitals.” 

  

After her surgery, Dr. Alexander created a Facebook post. “I rarely post. However, I wanted all my friends and colleagues to see and share the message that cancer is treatable if you catch it early.” 

  

There was one more call containing bad news. One of her lymph nodes was positive for cancer, and she needed chemo. “My Genesis family was phenomenal,” she said. “I received cards from Genesis President and CEO Matt Perry, and letters of encouragement from the entire hospital community.” She said that whoever designed the Cancer Care Center infusion suite, where rows of comfortable recliners overlook the Genesis Fitness Trail, is a genius. “Watching colleagues and people come and go was great therapy,” she said.  

 

Eleven years ago, Dr. Alexander and her husband purchased a foreclosed property on an acre of land less than a mile from Genesis Hospital. They have a pair of St. Bernard littermates, Sophie and Finn, who endlessly entertain them with sibling squabbles. 

  

When she gets home from work, Dr. Alexander does a walkabout of the yard and gardens with the dogs. “This year, I’ve been into propagating plants,” she said. “We love our backyard. It’s a good place to recharge.” A guitarist at her church, Dr. Alexander often plays in her gazebo or one of several seating areas. 

 

Dr. Alexander says she is a glass-is-half-full kind of person. Now she uses her experience as a patient to reassure her patients. “I tell them, ‘I know you’re scared, but you need to know that there are six people in this surgery suite, and you are our only focus.’ I’ve been on the receiving end of that focus. The right people are in those positions.” 

 

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In September 2023, Brandice Alexander, D.O., began her 13th year as a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified Trauma Surgeon at Genesis HealthCare System. 

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Thankful for helping hands close to home

Alicia Farus’ hands are always moving. She is either making, baking or cooking something. She loves to knit. During the holiday season, she enjoys handwriting messages in Christmas cards. A few years ago, though, she started to have issues with her right hand and arm. She has another neurological issue, so at first she attributed her symptoms to that disorder.   

  

An initial symptom was weakness. She started to drop things. She had to regularly stop knitting because of numbness. She couldn’t write Christmas cards. As time went by, she couldn’t lift things. If she wanted to cook pasta, a family favorite, her husband Scott had to fill the pots with water and move them to the stove. When the pasta was ready, Scott had to lift the contents and move them to a strainer. “We are a team,” Alicia said, “and I’m grateful for that, but it is difficult to become completely dependent on someone.” Eventually, Alicia had to stop almost all of the activities she loved. “The pain kept increasing,” she said. “I wasn’t sleeping.” She finally decided to move ahead with a diagnosis she was fairly certain would include surgery.  

  

Alicia and her husband were referred to a specialist at a hospital that required a fair amount of travel. They expected to hear that Alicia had carpal tunnel syndrome, and the specialist confirmed that.   

 

The best option is close to home  

Her husband was happy about a surgery he’d had at Genesis, so Alicia decided to get a second opinion from Matthew Langford, M.D., Fellowship-trained, Board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon at the Genesis Orthopedic Center. Dr. Langford confirmed the carpal tunnel diagnosis but added that she also needed surgery for pronator syndrome. “Pronator syndrome makes carpal tunnel worse,” said Alicia. “That explained the absolutely excruciating pain.”   

  

Alicia felt extremely comfortable with Dr. Langford and listed his amazing bedside manner as one of the reasons. “He takes his time and explains everything. He told me what he was looking for and what he found. He talks to you as if you’re on the same level.” 

  

Dr. Langford told Alicia that he could perform both surgeries at the same time. “It sounds worse than it was,” Alicia said. “Carpal tunnel is a simple surgery, and even with the addition of the pronator surgery, it was done on an outpatient basis.” Alicia went home that day. “I had discomfort because of the surgery, of course, but the terrible pain went away as soon as the surgery was done.” 

  

At the time of this interview, Alicia was about eight weeks out from her surgery, still healing but well on her way to a full recovery. As she followed the recovery plan, which included physical therapy at home, Dr. Langford and his team were available to answer questions and review her progress. 

 

“I’m cooking and writing again, but my favorite recovered activities are pushing my granddaughter on a swing and steering her stroller when we go on walks. I highly recommend that people considering surgery for a hand or arm issue meet with the orthopedic team at Genesis first." 

 

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Alicia and her husband were referred to a specialist at a hospital that required a fair amount of travel. They expected to hear that Alicia had carpal tunnel syndrome, and the specialist confirmed that.   

 

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Genesis Primary Care in Coshocton

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Offering experience and convenience

Your Primary Care Physician (PCP) is your go-to medical partner. They manage your preventative and wellness care, such as physicals and immunizations, and the management of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. They are there for you when you are sick to order diagnostic testing, treatment, referrals to specialists and much more.  

 

Genesis Primary Care now has three compassionate, experienced physicians who specialize in family medicine in the Genesis Physician Services office at 23599 Airport Rd., Suite A, Coshocton. They also specialize in internal medicine, obesity medicine and addiction medicine. 

 

Audrey Onuzo, M.D. 

Sameera Rahman, M.D. 

Elise Sadoun, M.D. 

 

Extended office hours 

We know you’re busy, so we offer appointments in the evenings during the week. If weekdays are challenging for you – we have good news. We offer all-day Saturday hours, too.  

 

Hours are: 

Monday and Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Thursday through Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

 

Walk-ins welcome 

Scheduling an appointment ahead of time works well for many, but you have another option at the Genesis Primary Care Airport Road office in Coshocton. Walk-in patients are welcome. 

 

Schedule an appointment 

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Onuzo, Dr. Rahman or Dr. Sadoun through the Genesis website and your MyChart electronic medical record. Go to genesishcs.org/schedule. You can also call 740-722-9555 to make an appointment. 

 

Location 

Genesis Primary Care 

23599 Airport Rd., Suite A 

Coshocton, OH 43812 

 

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Genesis Primary Care now has three compassionate, experienced physicians who specialize in family medicine in the Genesis Physician Services office at 23599 Airport Rd., Suite A, Coshocton.

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The surgical care you need in Coshocton

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Your Coshocton surgeons 

Matthew Phillips, M.D., FACS, Board-certified General Surgeon, has joined the surgical team of Thomas Diehl, M.D., Board-certified General Surgeon, and David Barbara, M.D., Fellowship-trained and Board-certified General Surgeon, at the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center (GCMC). This team of superb surgeons brings the skills, experience and compassion to Coshocton that has elevated Genesis Surgery to among the best in Central and Southeastern Ohio.   

 

These surgeons and other specialists perform several outpatient surgeries at the new GCMC so patients can remain close to home and family. 

 

Surgeries and procedures performed in Coshocton   

  • Ear, nose and throat (tonsillectomies, ear tubes and sinus procedures)  

  • Endoscopies (colonoscopies and upper endoscopies)  

  • General (laparoscopic procedures, cyst removals, port placements and more)  

  • Gynecology  

  • Orthopedics (carpal tunnel release, pinning, nerve repair and more)  

  • Podiatry (foot and ankle procedures)  

  • Sports medicine (shoulder and knee procedures)  

  • Urogynecology (bladder stimulator, implants, slings, cystoscopies and more) 

 

Thomas Diehl, M.D.; Matthew Phillips, M.D.; David Barbara, M.D.

Thomas Diehl, M.D.; Matthew Phillips, M.D.; David Barbara, M.D.

Each of our surgeons is accepting new patients, and a referral is not required. However, it is always recommended to start with your Primary Care Physician. To contact the Genesis Medical Group in Coshocton, call 740-722-9555. 

 

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This team of superb surgeons brings the skills, experience and compassion to Coshocton that has elevated Genesis Surgery to among the best in Central and Southeastern Ohio.   

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Spotlight on Steven C. Fulop, M.D.

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Steven C. Fulop, M.D., MBA, FAANS, recently joined the Genesis Neurosurgery Group, specializing in neurosurgery.

 

Dr. Fulop’s interest in science and its applications prompted him to consider medicine as a career. During medical school he took an interest in neuroscience. He said he favored surgery because he was a college athlete and enjoyed the performance and pressure.

 

He performs spinal procedures including arthroplasty, thoracic and lumbar decompression and minimally invasive (MIS) procedures.

 

Dr. Fulop is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and attended college at Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware, Ohio. His family lives in Cleveland and Columbus. Currently a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army Reserves, when he was on active duty in Iraq he met a Genesis physician who encouraged him to consider a career at Genesis. Dr. Fulop says he is looking forward to “providing excellent care to patients with neurosurgical issues.”  

 

Dr. Fulop said that because he has to stay in shape for the Reserves, he spends a lot of time exercising, which he enjoys. A Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan, he also likes to fish, watch movies and play video games that improve coordination and problem-solving skills.  

 

Dr. Fulop’s office is located at the Genesis Neuroscience Center at 955 Bethesda Drive, Garden Level, in Zanesville. His phone number is 740-586-6828. He is accepting new patients by physician referral.

 

 

Doctor of Medicine:  

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Cleveland, Ohio

 

Neurosurgery Residency:  

University Hospitals/MetroHealth Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio

 

Board-certified:  

American Board of Neurological Surgery

American Association of Neurological Surgeons

 

 

 

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Steven C. Fulop, M.D., MBA, FAANS, recently joined the Genesis Neurosurgery Group, specializing in neurosurgery.

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Spotlight on Walter Randolph, M.D., MS

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After more than 24 years of a successful private practice, Walter Randolph, M.D., MS, joined Genesis Women’s Health Specialists, serving the Coshocton area. When he was considering a change, Dr. Randolph said he wanted to join a system with a strong focus on patients and communities. “As soon as I started talking with the people here, I knew I was making the right choice,” he said. “I have always worked to educate patients about their conditions, so they understand what is happening and why I do certain things to help. That happens best in this type of practice.”  

 

A fourth-generation physician, Dr. Randolph said he initially pursued a career in the sciences, but “God always led me back to medicine.” He considered other specialties but chose obstetrics and gynecology because it is a combination of clinical and surgical medicine. It also allowed him to see a variety of patients for a long period of their lives.

 

Dr. Randolph is also looking forward to the use of the new surgical suites in Coshocton. “The facility has all the technology to best serve our patients,” he said.

 

Dr. Randolph, his wife and family like hiking, boating, birdwatching and spending time outdoors. “I enjoy fresh air and open spaces.”  

 

Dr. Randolph’s office is at 1417 Kaderly St. NW in New Philadelphia. His phone number is 330-602-5678. He is accepting new patients.

 

Doctor of Medicine:  
University of Toledo Medical Center

Toledo, Ohio

 

Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency:  

Aultman Hospital

Canton, Ohio

 

Board-certified:

The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology 

 

 

 

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