Genesis HealthCare System unveiled a new display on Wednesday, April 1, Donate Life Living Donor Day, to honor and recognize mothers who donated their placentas to create healing grafts. Genesis collaborates with Lifeline of Ohio to offer women giving birth by C-section the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

“This wall represents something powerful. It tells a story of mothers who are changing lives with their generosity,” said Sarah Pierce, Director of Women’s and Children’s Services at Genesis HealthCare System. “Something that has fulfilled its purpose in one life becomes the beginning of healing in another.”

“There was no question this was a great opportunity to help others in need with an organ my baby no longer needed after birth,” said Desiree Martin, a mother who donated her placenta in 2020.

“We are truly grateful to the patients and teams at Genesis HealthCare System for their commitment to placenta donation,” said Andrew Mullins, CEO, Lifeline of Ohio. “We honor the legacies of placenta donors whose generous gifts provide incredible healing to those in need.”

An average of 25 healing grafts can be made from one placenta. Donations from Genesis patients since partnering with Lifeline of Ohio in 2019 have created more than 10,000 grafts.

The placenta, amniotic membranes and the umbilical cord have the potential to help patients with a wide range of procedures including eye, oral and spine surgery and for the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and burns.

To learn more about Lifeline of Ohio’s placenta donation program, visit lifelineofohio.org. To learn more about maternity services at Genesis, visit genesishcs.org/maternity

New Display Shows Impact of Donations

Genesis HealthCare System has implemented a new messaging and communication system to better protect sensitive patient information. This new approach is integrated with our electronic medical record system and MyChart. Direct text messages from all Genesis entities, including provider offices, will now be sent to patients from the 5-digit number 57378. This 5-digit number is owned by Genesis, assuring the message and links within it are safe to access and read.

Also, all patients with a MyChart account can now choose how they are contacted and may update their preferences at any time. Choices include text message, email or phone calls. Information about updating communication settings can be found here.

Direct text messages from all Genesis entities, including provider offices, will now be sent to patients from the 5-digit number 57378.

Southeastern Ohio organ donors enabled Genesis HealthCare System to receive a platinum award for organ donation and education as part of the LifeLine of Ohio 2025 DoNation Campaign.

Genesis HealthCare System was named one of the Most Wired® hospitals of 2025 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 10th consecutive year.

“Being honored with this award for the tenth consecutive year underscores our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to our community,” said Ed Romito, Chief Transformation Officer at Genesis HealthCare System. “It also reflects the dedication and integrity of our entire team, who consistently uphold Genesis’ mission and values.”  

Genesis is certified as a level 9 for Ambulatory Care and Acute Care again for 2025. 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.

Genesis HealthCare System was named one of the Most Wired® hospitals of 2025 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 10th consecutive year 

The Information Technology (IT) department at Genesis HealthCare System has been recognized as one of the top places to work for information technology professionals. Genesis ranked number 24 for mid-sized organizations. This award, given by Computerworld, is an annual ranking of IT departments across all industries based on a comprehensive employee questionnaire. To be selected, IT departments must value challenging projects, possess a corporate culture emphasizing teamwork, invest in employees through training and career development initiatives, and have high employee retention.  2026 marks the 12th time Genesis has received this award.

“On behalf of the entire IT team at Genesis HealthCare System, I’m honored to accept this award,” said Ed Romito, Chief Transformation Officer at Genesis HealthCare System. “This recognition really speaks to the hard work, creativity, and commitment of our team—and to all the amazing people across our organization who make what we do possible. Together, we’re always looking for new ways to use technology to improve patient care and make our operations run more smoothly. Our progress comes from teamwork, problem-solving, and a shared mission for delivering exceptional, compassionate, and affordable healthcare services. We’re proud to support Genesis’ ongoing success and excited to keep moving forward to meet the needs of our community.”

The Computerworld questionnaire focuses on company offerings in categories like benefits, career development, future of work, training and retention. In addition, this year, the winners were reviewed and chosen by a panel of industry experts. The complete Best Places to Work in IT list is available online at Computerworld.com.  

The Information Technology (IT) department at Genesis HealthCare System has been recognized as one of the top places to work for information technology professionals. 2026 marks the 12th time Genesis has received this award.

Genesis Primary Care recently received two awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to delivering high-quality care in blood pressure and diabetes management.

The practice earned the 2025 Target: BP Gold+ award, the highest recognition level, for blood pressure control among adult patients. In addition, Genesis Primary Care received the 2025 Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold award, which honors practices for excellence in diabetes care, including A1C control and adherence to cardiovascular-focused clinical guidelines.

“These awards reflect our continued dedication to improving the health of our community,” said Kevin D. Frank, M.D., FAAFP, Medical Director, Genesis Primary Care. “We’re proud to provide care that not only meets national standards but also positively impacts the lives of our patients every day.”

Providing exceptional chronic disease management requires a coordinated effort among physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff across Genesis Primary Care. To learn more about primary care services at Genesis, visit Genesishcs.org/services-search/primary-care.

Recognized for Excellence in Blood Pressure and Diabetes Management

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) is expanding healthcare options for its Medicare Advantage members in southeastern Ohio with the addition of Genesis HealthCare System to its network. Starting January 1, 2026, Genesis will be an in-network provider for all Anthem Medicare Advantage plans as well as for Ohioans who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid healthcare coverage under the Next Generation MyCare Ohio program.

“We are proud to welcome Genesis HealthCare System into our network,” said Angelica Jewett, Medicare president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio. “This collaboration means our Medicare Advantage members in southeastern Ohio will have greater choice and access to care close to home. Together, we’re working to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.”

“We are excited to provide for our community through this partnership with Anthem,” said Michael Norman, Chief Strategy Officer at Genesis HealthCare System. “Ensuring that patients have access to the care they need is a part of our mission.”

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs October 15 through December 7, 2025, when eligible individuals can review and select their health plan coverage beginning January 1, 2026.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) is expanding healthcare options for its Medicare Advantage members in southeastern Ohio with the addition of Genesis HealthCare System to its network.

Genesis HealthCare System recently received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll as well as Get With The Guidelines® Rural Stroke Gold Award. 

Genesis HealthCare System recently received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation Gold Award for the ninth consecutive year.

Genesis HealthCare System and Zane State College are collaborating to expand healthcare educational opportunities for people in our region as of July 1, 2025.

“Working with Zane State College to expand healthcare programming and opportunities will benefit students in our community,” said Matthew Perry, Genesis HealthCare System President & CEO. “Together, we are investing in the future of students of all ages to help them pursue careers in the healthcare field. It will also benefit all of us as we continue to build on our strong foundation of compassionate, quality healthcare services and education in the six counties Genesis and Zane State College serve.”

The collaboration includes closing critical workforce gaps, elevating education access, driving regional retention, spurring economic growth and expanding program offerings.

“This collaboration is the result of years of conversation, alignment and shared vision. We’ve built this intentionally – based on data, trust and a deep understanding of what our community needs,” said Dr. Chad Brown, President, Zane State College. “Zane State and Genesis understand that with this kind of investment comes expectation, and we’re committed to being transparent, accountable and outcome-focused every step of the way.”

This is a non-exclusive, community-wide, strategic collaboration. Both institutions remain independently governed, with Zane State maintaining authority over its academic affairs and Genesis maintaining authority over its clinical operations. Key components of the collaboration include:

• Zane State will lead academic programming, career pathways from high school to degree and student support services.

• Genesis will offer tuition reimbursement, clinical experiences, work-based learning and real-time support into program development.

• An annual, co-authored impact report will track shared metrics including enrollment, retention, credential attainment and job placement.

Expands Healthcare Educational Opportunities in the Region