Expanding care in Coshocton

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Healthcare should never mean going far from home. Therefore, Genesis HealthCare System has expanded access to specialty services in Coshocton.

Our new facility gives you even more ways to stay healthy. Designed to provide high-quality, convenient care, you and your loved ones can get the treatment you need, when you need it.

Genesis Coshocton Specialty Center

At the new Genesis Coshocton Specialty Center, you’ll find expert physicians ready to listen, guide and care for you.

Now offering:

  • Endocrinology

  • Lung care

  • Pain management

  • Rheumatology

  • Cancer care

  • Crohn’s and Colitis clinic

Call 740-722-9524 to ask if you need a physician referral and to schedule an appointment. We are located at 646 Chestnut St., Coshocton. Learn more about the Coshocton Specialty Center HERE.

Genesis Coshocton Medical Center

Genesis Coshocton Medical Center

Thanks to the community’s support, the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center has grown since opening in 2023. More than 200 dedicated team members work with you to keep you and your family healthy, cared for and supported.

Services include:

  • 24/7 emergency care

  • Outpatient surgery

  • Cardiac diagnostics

  • Imaging services

  • Overnight observation

  • Rehabilitation services

  • Lab draw services

More options. Closer to your home. Because you matter.

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Spotlight on husband and wife Grant Lewis, D.O., and Alexandra Davies, D.O.

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Genesis welcomes Grant Lewis, D.O., and Alexandra Davies, D.O.

Dr. Lewis and Dr. Davies met at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. They recently relocated to Dr. Davies’ hometown with their son and look forward to providing quality, patient-centered care at Genesis.

Dr. Lewis joined the Genesis Center of Surgical Excellence, specializing in general surgery. He is from Mason, Ohio, and became interested in surgery because he liked working with his hands and helping others.

“Patients want to feel better quickly,” said Dr. Lewis. “I appreciate guiding them to better health.” Dr. Lewis also performs emergency surgeries and provides sports hernia and core muscle repair.

Dr. Davies joined Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists, specializing in gastroenterology. She is from Newark, Ohio, and wanted to study medicine because of a family history of gastrointestinal issues.

“I work with patients to create personalized care plans,” said Dr. Davies. “I walk alongside them through each stage of treatment.”

In addition to their son, Dr. Davies and Dr. Lewis have two dogs. They enjoy daily conversations about their specialties to learn about each other’s fields.

“We make each other better,” said Dr. Lewis. “That bonus knowledge helps us help our patients even more.”

Dr. Lewis

Dr. Lewis

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Pikeville, Kentucky

Residency: Chief Resident General Surgery McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital Lansing, Michigan

Dr. Lewis is accepting patients at the Genesis Center of Surgical Excellence, 2916 Van Gader Drive, Zanesville. Patients can schedule appointments by calling 740-453-0661.

Dr. Davies

Dr. Davies

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine Pikeville, Kentucky

Residency: Internal Medicine McLaren Macomb Hospital Mount Clemens, Michigan

Fellowship: Gastroenterology McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital Lansing, Michigan

Dr. Davies is accepting patients by referral at Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists, 999 Garden Road, Zanesville. Patients can schedule appointments by calling 740-454-8193.

General Surgery and Gastroenterology

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Because of your support, we keep improving for you

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How artificial intelligence is enhancing your healthcare

When it comes to your health, every second and every detail matters. That’s why we’re constantly working to improve the care you receive at Genesis. From the team member who checks you in, to the doctors and nurses who care for you, to those who work behind the scenes, everyone at Genesis is committed to providing you with exceptional care and innovative technology.

When you choose Genesis for your healthcare, you’re choosing more than a provider. You’re helping us reinvest in our health system. That means better tools, better care and better outcomes for you and your loved ones.

You’ve likely heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) over the past year. At Genesis, we’ve been keeping a close eye on developing technology for decades. Part of our strategy is to recruit the best physicians and talent and provide them with the best technology. Therefore, in October 2024, we became one of the early adopters in Ohio to begin using AI to help our clinical teams review radiology reports more efficiently and quickly share the results with providers.

When a patient receives an X-ray, CT scan or MRI, the goal is to find the issue that prompted the test. Sometimes, other concerns show up, like a pulmonary nodule, a small spot on the lung that could be an early sign of cancer.

With AI, we can now process more than three times as many reports in the same time. That means more patients can get follow-up testing sooner. In cases where something serious like cancer is found, we can start treatment faster, giving patients a much better chance at survival.

Think of AI as a tool, like a power saw that helps a carpenter work more efficiently. The expertise, care and decisions still come from our medical team. AI just helps them provide exceptionally high-quality healthcare for more people.

To learn more about how AI is enhancing your care, talk to your Genesis physician. We’re grateful to bring innovative technology to your community.

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A letter from our President and CEO | LiveWell Autumn 2025

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Every beat matters

Each step we take at Genesis is guided by our commitment to you. Your well-being, your family and your future are the heart of everything we do.

We celebrated 25 years of open-heart surgery in October. This milestone was made possible because of your trust in Genesis. Thousands of friends, neighbors and loved ones have returned to healthier, fuller lives, one beat at a time.

Stories like Russ Fehrman’s remind us why expert heart care matters. A familiar face in Coshocton, Russ turned to Genesis for minimally invasive heart treatment and is now back to serving the community he loves. You can read more about his journey in this issue.

As we expand our services, high-quality care is coming closer to more families in our region.

In August, we opened the Genesis Coshocton Specialty Center, offering endocrinology, rheumatology, cancer care, pain management and more.

Thanks to the generosity of many donors, including the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation and the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, we’ve also broken ground on a new hospice care facility that will provide comfort and compassionate support to patients and their families for decades to come.

Join me in welcoming new physicians to the Genesis family, including Grant Lewis, D.O., and Alexandra Davies, D.O.

This married couple recently returned to Dr. Davies’ hometown of Newark, bringing their specialties in general surgery and gastroenterology to Genesis HealthCare System. They are dedicated to providing exceptional care in our community.

As the crisp autumn season has arrived, may you enjoy its renewal. Know that Genesis remains by your side through every season, committed to your healing and well-being.

In good health,

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Matthew J. Perry 

President & CEO 

Each step we take at Genesis is guided by our commitment to you. Your well-being, your family and your future are the heart of everything we do.

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One team. Neighbors helping neighbors.

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Local nonprofit organizations are the heart of our community. Whether mentoring youth, feeding families or fostering animals, these groups serve our community with heart and purpose.

When local nonprofits need a helping hand, our 4,400+ Genesis team members are ready to step in. Together, we can spread more smiles and talents to make an ever greater impact.

Meet three Genesis team members who partner with nonprofits to help strengthen our community.

Emily Bailey

Genesis employee volunteering at Christ's Table

For Emily Bailey, Genesis Patient Access Manager, the Salvation Army’s mission inspired a family tradition of service. “My grandmothers volunteered at the Salvation Army,” said Emily. “I grew up learning how important it is to serve others.” Emily also volunteers at Christ’s Table, often alongside her Genesis Patient Access team. ”There’s strength in numbers,” she said. “Together, we can make wonderful things happen in our community.”


Darla Doss

Genesis employee volunteering at United Way Tax Clinic

Genesis HealthCare Foundation Development Consultant Darla Doss registers community members during the annual United Way Tax Clinic. She also helps with the hospitality team at her church, making guests and members feel welcome. “Volunteering makes it easy to meet great people,” said Darla. “I’m grateful that I can give back.” Darla is also part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women program, which raises awareness and promotes treatment for women with heart disease.


Andrew Luallen

Genesis employee volunteering at Scouting America Muskingum Valley Council

As a proud Eagle Scout, Genesis Education Services Consultant Andrew Luallen gives back to the program that shaped his youth. He volunteers with Scouting America Muskingum Valley Council, mentoring the next generation as a local Cubmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster in his daughters’ units. “Scouting is more than outdoor skills,” said Andrew. “Scouting empowers young men and women to develop into future leaders who will make a positive impact on the world around them.”


CONTACT US

Need a volunteer? 

Share local volunteering opportunities with our team. Eligible local nonprofit organizations that meet the guidelines can complete the online request form at genesishcs.org/request-volunteers.

• Opportunities that support Muskingum, Coshocton, Perry, Guernsey, Noble or Morgan counties.

• Church events that benefit the entire community.

• Submit requests at least 30 days before your event. Requests are reviewed weekly.

• Contact Genesis Community Relations at 740-454-5913, option 2, with questions.

 

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Meet three Genesis team members who partner with nonprofits to help strengthen our community.

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25 years of more heartbeats

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Your courage, our first step

On Oct. 30, 2000, something incredible happened. You made history. One of your neighbors became the first patient to undergo open-heart surgery at Genesis HealthCare System. That patient’s courage represented the trust our community placed in us. Trust that led to that person and many others celebrating more holidays, more birthdays and even more ordinary Monday mornings filled with extraordinary meaning.


Because you, our community, believed in us, thousands of your friends, family members and neighbors have since turned to Genesis for advanced heart care. Your commitment to choosing local care has made it possible for countless people to live longer, healthier lives while receiving care where they live.

Growing because you deserve the best 

You asked for world-class heart care close to home, and we listened. With your support, Genesis has continued to expand and improve:

Recruiting highly skilled and experienced physicians.

Investing in innovative technologies like Cardiac CTA, robotic-assisted surgery platforms and SPECT/CT.

Offering life-changing minimally invasive procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), MitraClip, the convergent procedure and many more.

These advancements mean smaller incisions, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays and more time for you to get back to the life you love.

You are at the heart of it all 

Genesis’ national recognition in heart care is not just our achievement. It’s yours. Every award, every innovation and every life saved started with your belief that great care could happen right here in our community.

Thank you for trusting us with your hearts for the past 25 years. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones, together.

Your heart matters. Visit genesishcs.org/heart for more information.

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Thank you for trusting us with your hearts for the past 25 years. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones, together.

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The future of Genesis Hospice Care is getting close

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We celebrated a special milestone in October with the groundbreaking of our new hospice care facility.

Scheduled to open in the fall of 2026, the new building will carry forward the mission of the Morrison House, which for 35 years has been a place of comfort and care for thousands of families during many of life’s most difficult moments. As the area’s only nonprofit, charitable hospice provider with a dedicated inpatient unit, it has played a vital role in our community.

While the Morrison House has served us well, time has shown the need for a new, modern facility to meet the growing needs of patients and families. In early 2025, we launched the Hospice Care Capital Campaign that will allow us to continue providing compassionate, high-quality care for generations to come.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, local businesses, physicians and the dedicated Genesis team, we’ve raised $7 million of the adjusted $7.4 million goal. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has donated or helped spread the word.

A special thank you goes to the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation for its generous naming donation and to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity for donating the land for the new facility.

We’re almost there.

With your continued support, we will reach our goal.

Thank you for helping us build the future of hospice care for our community.

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Patient room

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Patient patio

To learn more or to donate, visit genesishcs.org/foundation or call 740-454-5052.

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We celebrated a special milestone in October with the groundbreaking of our new hospice care facility.

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The future of Genesis Hospice Care

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Why does a new hospice facility matter?

Carolyn Quinn

“I was exhausted caring for my mother at home as she neared the end,” said Carolyn Quinn, daughter of a hospice patient. “Genesis picked her up and took her to the Morrison House. I slept for 10 hours a night for two nights, and then they brought her home, and I was rested and ready to care for her so she could pass where she wanted.”

This is one of countless stories told by hospice patients’ family members and loved ones. As the region’s only dedicated inpatient hospice facility, the Morrison House has provided much-needed support for thousands of families during their most difficult times.

After serving our community for over 35 years, the Morrison House has reached the very end of its useful life. With the help of the community, partners and the Genesis team, we are committed to continuing to provide hospice service both at home and in a new dedicated inpatient facility.

The J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation was extremely generous in making a donation to name the new facility. The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity also demonstrated their generosity by donating the land across the street from the current Morrison House for the new building’s location.

With your support, we will fulfill our promise to build a new facility and ensure our nonprofit, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Rated Hospice facility continues to provide the vital care you’ve come to know and trust.

Your contribution will support private patient rooms and bathrooms with beautiful garden views and so much more.

If you would like more information or to contribute, please visit genesishcs.org/foundation or call 740-454-5052.

Thank you for helping us support our community’s future.

The future of Genesis Hospice Care

With your support, we will fulfill our promise to build a new hospice facility and continue to provide the vital care you’ve come to know and trust.

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Spotlight on Anna Carpenter, M.D.

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Interventional Pain Medicine 

Genesis Interventional Pain Management Clinic welcomes Anna Carpenter, M.D., specializing in interventional pain medicine.

Dr. Carpenter provides advanced treatments for acute and chronic pain. She uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat pain-related disorders.

“Interventional pain medicine provides an opportunity to impact patients by identifying and treating sources of pain. I appreciate learning about patients to help them in their greatest times of need.” – Anna Carpenter, M.D.

Anna Carpenter MD

Originally from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Dr. Carpenter became interested in medicine because she enjoyed working with her hands. She excelled in science and math and wanted a career where she could help others.

Before committing her entire practice to interventional pain medicine, Dr. Carpenter was an associate professor of anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. She was drawn to Genesis because everyone works together to provide the best personalized care.

“Genesis is very patient-centered,” said Dr. Carpenter. “I’ve always believed in creating a great experience for my patients.”

Dr. Carpenter and her husband have two young daughters. She enjoys the outdoors and discovering new local restaurants.

Dr. Carpenter is accepting patients at the Genesis Interventional Pain Management Clinic, 2945 Maple Ave., Zanesville. Patients can schedule appointments by calling 740-454-4712.

Dr. Carpenter's Board Certifications and Training:

Doctor of Medicine: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Dayton, Ohio

Residency: Anesthesiology University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fellowship: Chronic Pain Medicine University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Board-certified: Anesthesiology Chronic Pain Medicine

Spotlight on Anna Carpenter, M.D.

Genesis Interventional Pain Management Clinic welcomes Anna Carpenter, M.D., specializing in interventional pain medicine.

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One team. Greater impact.

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Zane Grey Intermediate student Jaiden Garnes runs to hug her Lunch Buddy, Genesis team member Marianne Graham, who made a surprise visit to her school. Smiling ear to ear, Jaiden couldn’t wait to tell Marianne about her latest class project.

Marianne is one of the many volunteers who mentor local youth like Jaiden through the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Zanesville Lunch Buddy program.

Southeastern Ohio has numerous remarkable organizations that benefit our community. From supporting local youth and packaging meals for senior citizens to helping animals and building houses, nonprofit organizations make our community a better place.

Over 4,400 Genesis team members like Marianne frequently lend a hand to our local nonprofit organizations.

Marianne has been involved with BBBS since 2017, serving as a BBBS Zanesville Lunch Buddy for the last four years. The Lunch Buddy program matches youth with BBBS volunteers. Bigs and Littles meet weekly to have lunch, play games and have meaningful conversations.

“Lunch Buddies opens the door for volunteers to make a difference,” said Marianne. “With so many programs available, BBBS enables me to give back and encourage others to share their time and talents.”

In addition to BBBS, Marianne volunteers with the Zanesville Farmers Market and the Muskingum Valley Park District. She sees the direct impact volunteering makes in the local community.

“Volunteers help nonprofit organizations support the communities they serve,” said Marianne. “Helping others inspires better teams. Together we can create a greater impact.”

 

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Genesis wants to help our community. We would like you to share local volunteering opportunities with our team. Nonprofit groups that meet the qualifying guidelines can complete the request form online at genesishcs.org/request-volunteers.

Guidelines include:

  • Opportunities that support Muskingum, Coshocton, Perry, Guernsey, Noble or Morgan counties.
  • Church events that benefit the entire community.
  • Submit your organization’s request at least 30 days before your event. Requests are reviewed weekly.

 

For more information, call Genesis Community Relations at 740-454-5913, option 2.

 

 

 

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Over 4,400 Genesis team members frequently lend a hand to our local nonprofit organizations.

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