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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.”

 

 Connect with us

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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One team makes a bigger difference

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Building homes. Serving lunches. Fostering relationships. Our generous community gives time and money to help others when they need a hand.

Genesis and our 4,400+ team members also want to help local nonprofit organizations make a bigger difference.

On any given day, our team members volunteer to help those in need.

 

Need a volunteer?

Nonprofit organizations that meet the requirements can contact Genesis, and we will share opportunities with our team.

 

Qualifying guidelines include:

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

  • Church events that benefit the entire community.

  • Submit your organization’s request at genesishcs.org/request-volunteers at least 30 days before your event. Requests are reviewed weekly.

 

Donation and sponsorship opportunities

In addition to volunteering our time and talents, we also support nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and donations.

Organizations that meet the following guidelines can apply for a donation or sponsorship.

  • Supports health and wellness in our community.

  • Supports Muskingum, Coshocton, Perry, Guernsey, Noble or Morgan counties.

  • Church events that benefit the entire community.

  • Submit your organization’s request at genesishcs.org/sponsorships at least 30 days before the deadline. Requests are reviewed weekly.

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

 

Genesis Volunteers One Team

Genesis and our 4,400+ team members also want to help local nonprofit organizations make a bigger difference.

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Help your community: Hospice care for everyone

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After 35 years and thousands of families served, the Morrison House, the region’s only dedicated inpatient hospice facility, needs to be replaced.

Anyone who has ever had a loved one at the Morrison House knows our program’s lasting impact on families during the most difficult times.

Numerous community members and businesses have already stepped forward to pledge their support. Your donation, small or large, will make a difference in the lives of our patients and families.

Together, your contributions will help build a new facility and ensure our nonprofit, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Rated Hospice facility will continue to provide the critical care you’ve come to know and trust.

Your donation will create private patient rooms and bathrooms with beautiful garden views. Every patient’s room will accommodate families with desks and comfortable sleeping areas to help loved ones feel at ease.

We are immensely grateful to the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation for its naming donation. We also thank the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity for donating the land.

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.

 

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Help your community: Hospice care for everyone

After 35 years and thousands of families served, the Morrison House, the region’s only dedicated inpatient hospice facility, needs to be replaced.

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Thank you for choosing Genesis for 10 years

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It’s Genesis Hospital’s 10th anniversary of opening.

As we started plans in 2011 for our new era of healthcare in Southeastern Ohio, we asked for your opinion. We only had one chance to build our new hospital, and we wanted to get it right.

Past and present patients came together to engage in the planning. Extensive focus groups provided valuable ideas. Drafts of plans and architectural drawings were shared to improve the design. Public walkthroughs of mock patient rooms gave us firsthand feedback to refine the patient experience.

You asked for private rooms and bathrooms, an enlarged emergency department, private transport hallways, free valet parking and beautiful courtyards.

You wanted to walk from one end of the facility to the other without stepping foot outside. The inclusion of more glass and brightly colored hallways would create a more positive atmosphere.

Building a Cancer Care Center separated from the main hospital was important. Designed exclusively around patients’ needs, it was consolidated into one space so patients could receive “WrapAround Cancer Care.”

Because of your valuable input and all your support, we were able to create a patient-centered facility to provide you with the highest quality of care.

As we enter our next decade, our vision continues to be a hospital that exceeds your expectations. Thank you for trusting us with you and your family’s care.

Pictured: The Stewart family trusted Genesis to care for their premature son, Graham. Read about their Special Care Nursery experience.

 

Since 2015, you chose Genesis for:

82,000+ Surgeries

Ashley Tamasovich

Ashley Tamasovich

“I researched the best breast cancer care at a time that I needed top-notch doctors and up-to-date surgery to save my life,” said Ashley Tamasovich. “I found Genesis, and because of them I get to stay active and do the things I love. I get to keep being a wife and a mom and can live each day to the fullest.”

15,500+ Orthopedic surgeries

Nancy Walsh

Nancy Walsh

“Arthritis kept me from an active life,” said Nancy Walsh. “I walked a lot for my job. I was dedicated to having both knees replaced close together to live pain-free. I chose Genesis for both surgeries. I was committed to my recovery. After the second surgery, I was back to work in five weeks. I still feel better than ever and am ready to enjoy my retirement.”

1,200+ Coronary artery bypass graft surgeries

Dean Daniels

Dean Daniels

“I would have never thought I was going to have a heart attack,” said Dean Daniels. “I’m alive because of Genesis and my coronary artery bypass graft. I’m back to where I was and am able to hike and play golf.”

5,000+ Robotic-assisted surgeries

Christine Wolford

Christine Wolford

“Heartburn kept me from eating my favorite foods for seven years,” said Christine Wolford. “After being diagnosed with a paraesophageal hernia, I called the Genesis Center of Surgical Excellence. Since my robotic-assisted surgery, I’ve been able to enjoy eating again. Everything has changed.”

4,700+ Neurosurgeries

Marshall Kroll

Marshall Kroll

“Back pain got in the way of everyday tasks,” said Marshall Kroll. “It even hurt to sit in a chair. I felt comfortable asking my Genesis care team about treatment options. After my spinal cord stimulator procedure, I’m back to doing everything. I can sit and read a book. I’ve returned to walking several miles a week. I’m really happy I chose Genesis because the team is great. I feel incredible.”

Genesis 10th Anniversary

It’s Genesis Hospital’s 10th anniversary of opening.

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Need volunteers for a community event?

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Genesis HealthCare System has over 4,400 team members ready to help   

Our community is dedicated to helping others and Genesis wants to help local nonprofit organizations make an even bigger difference. If you have an event in one of the six counties that we serve and would like some Genesis volunteers we have made the process easy to request help. 

So far, in 2025, we have helped 45 nonprofit organizations in our community. Any nonprofit organization that meets the criteria listed below should visit genesishcs.org/request-volunteers to submit a request.  

The criteria include:  

  • Located in Muskingum, Coshocton, Perry, Morgan, Noble or Guernsey county 

  • Church events that benefit the entire community   

 

Together, we can make an even bigger difference. 

Submit a request for a Genesis volunteer

 

In addition to volunteering our time and talents, we also support nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and donations. Organizations that focus on the community’s health and wellness and are in our service area can apply for a donation or sponsorship. Submit your organization’s request at genesishcs.org/sponsorships at least 30 days before the deadline. Requests are reviewed weekly. 

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Genesis awarded highest Quality Star Rating

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from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Genesis Hospital is one of the top 8% of hospitals in the U.S. to earn a 2024 Five-Star Quality Rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Genesis was awarded five out of five stars, the highest rating a hospital can receive. Extensive outcome data from over 4,600 hospitals nationwide is compared to determine each hospital’s rating.

CMS evaluates over 40 outcome measures from hospitals in five categories:

• Hospital readmission

• Patient experience and communication

• Timely and effective care

• Patient safety

• Low mortality rates

Achieving the five-star rating

Our rating is the result of the intentional, ongoing work of the entire Genesis team.

• We recruit and retain exceptional physicians.

• We grow and develop a dedicated team of caregivers.

• We focus our culture on constant improvement.

• We adopt innovative technology.

• We continuously implement new quality and safety practices.

TOP 8%

OF ALL HOSPITALS IN THE U.S.

TOP 10%

OF ALL HOSPITALS IN OHIO

1 OF ONLY 20

FIVE-STAR HOSPITALS IN OHIO

OVER 4,600

HOSPITALS IN NATIONWIDE STUDY

We are committed to providing you with compassionate, exceptional healthcare services. Our dedicated team of professionals is grateful for the trust you place in them for your care. Thank you for helping us achieve this high level of excellence.

Learn more at genesishcs.org/better-begins-here.

CMS 5-Star

Genesis Hospital is one of the top 8% of hospitals in the U.S. to earn a 2024 Five-Star Quality Rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Genesis Spiritual Care: a source of support for all

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The Genesis Spiritual Care team provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, their families, the community and Genesis team members. This includes all religions and non-religious beliefs. Our commitment to delivering total care, including spiritual, is part of our longstanding traditions that come from the faith-based roots of Genesis’ founders, who started serving the area in the late 1800s. The team includes chaplains from diverse faith backgrounds who listen and help others find inner strength when dealing with challenges. 

 

The Spiritual Care team provides support during times of joy, suffering, calm and crisis. Spiritual Care Director Randall Gearheart said, “We believe healing takes place in the body, mind and spirit. Therefore, we offer an open and compassionate environment to support each person’s unique beliefs and practices. We support patients in drawing upon their unique beliefs and practices for comfort and strength.” 

 

Providing care to the whole person is an important aspect of the Genesis mission. To support the optimal health and well-being of the community, the following services are available: 

  • Crisis intervention 

  • Unbiased ear for those faced with a difficult decision 

  • Short-term individual counseling 

  • Religious sacraments, including communion and anointing of the sick 

  • Notifications for churches, synagogues or other faith communities for patients 

  • Memorial services 

  • Lay visitors and local clergy training 

  • Cultural diversity training 

  • Patient advocacy when needed 

  • No One Dies Alone (NODA) program 

 

Spiritual Care team members can also help with Advanced Directives, the legal documents that enable patients to state the kind of medical care they want if they are too ill or hurt to express their wishes. 

 

St. Francis Chapel at Genesis Hospital 

The St. Francis Chapel at Genesis is open 24/7 and available to everyone for prayer and reflection. Patients, team members and community members are invited to join in a celebration of Mass in the St. Francis Chapel at 7:15 a.m. every Friday. 

 

We’re here for everyone. Chaplains are available to community members by appointment. You can reach Genesis Spiritual Care Services at 740-454-5859. 

 

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The Spiritual Care team provides support during times of joy, suffering, calm and crisis.

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Genesis is a Top 100 Hospital in the nation for the second year in a row

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When you bring exceptional people together who are committed to a cause, provide them with innovative technology and community support and continuously pursue excellence, you are rewarded with amazing results.  

 

In 2022, Genesis was named a Top 100 Hospital in the nation and Everest award winner by Fortune Magazine. Recently, for the second year in a row, Genesis was named a Top 100 Hospital in the nation and an Everest award winner by Fortune Magazine/PINC AI. Only 51 hospitals from the 2022 Top 100 list repeated in 2023. In addition to this tremendous accomplishment, earlier this year, Genesis was also recognized as a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the nation by Fortune Magazine/PINC AI.  

 

“The entire Genesis team is genuinely honored to receive these national awards,” said Matt Perry, CEO of Genesis HealthCare System. “We have spent years bringing together the best people, implementing the latest technologies and continually striving for excellence in the care of our patients. Our dedicated team of compassionate care givers earned these awards, and I am proud of what they have accomplished.”  

 

Community support is as crucial as the healthcare team and technology for producing patient care outcomes that result in national recognition. “We are very blessed that our community entrusts their care to the exceptional team at Genesis. It is only through community support that we can remain a thriving health system,” said Perry.  

 

The Top 100 award was created so hospitals and the communities they serve have nationally verified, transparent data to evaluate performance against other hospitals and health systems. The Everest Award recognizes hospitals and health systems that achieve the highest improvement rates over a five-year period.  

 

The Top 100 award evaluates hospitals across the most vital categories of hospital performance:   

  • Clinical Quality: Inpatient mortality, complications of care, infection rates, 30-day mortality and 30-day readmission rates.
  • Patient Experience: patient satisfaction survey results.
  • Hospital efficiency: patient length of stay, inpatient expense per admission and financial results.

 

According to Fortune/PINC AI, if all hospitals performed at the level of the Top 100 hospitals: 

  • More than 272,000 additional lives would be saved.
  • More than 432,000 additional patients would avoid complications. 

  • $15.7 billion in inpatient costs would be saved. 


     

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When you bring exceptional people together who are committed to a cause, provide them with innovative technology and community support and continuously pursue excellence, you are rewarded with amazing results.

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Genesis Coshocton Occupational Employee Health Services Moves Locations

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Zanesville, Ohio (July 14, 2023) – The Genesis HealthCare System Coshocton Occupational Employee Health Services (OEHS) recently moved locations. 

Genesis Coshocton OEHS is now located at Coshocton MOB, Downtowner Plaza, 499 South Second St., Suite 420, Coshocton, Ohio 43812. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Genesis Coshocton OEHS provides quick, convenient healthcare services for local businesses and employees.

Services available include physicals (DOT/CDL, pre-employment, school bus drivers, return to work), immunizations, labs, pre-employment services (basic physicals including PFTs and audios), injury management, drug screen collections, hearing conservation program and comprehensive wellness services to create a healthy, productive workforce.

For more information or to partner with Genesis Coshocton Occupational Employee Health Services, call 740-722-9568.

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Genesis Coshocton Medical Center

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The new 60,000-square-foot center brings together 200+ employees, including the region’s best physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, multi-skilled technicians, technologists, therapists, and other clinical and support staff.  

The Genesis Coshocton Medical Center offers:  

Emergency Department open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week  

  • 10 patient rooms  

  • Specialized rooms for major medical resuscitation and behavioral health needs  

  • Genesis Community Ambulance Service medical transport  

Outpatient Surgery  

  • 9 pre/post rooms, 2 surgical suites and 1 minor procedure room  

  • Surgeries and procedures: examples include orthopedics and orthopedic sports medicine; podiatry, ENT, urogynecology, OB/GYN, endoscopy and general surgery  

Overnight Observation Unit 

  • 10 patient rooms  

Imaging 

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging   

  • Computed Tomography (CT) scans 

  • X-ray   

  • 3D Mammography   

  • Ultrasound  

Laboratory for patient testing such as blood draws open 24/7  

  • Cardiac diagnostics such as echocardiograms, stress tests, vascular ultrasound, EKGs, Holter monitors and cardiac computed tomography scans (CTs)  

  • Respiratory therapy, including pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gases   

  • Physical, occupational and speech therapies  

  • Medical offices for physician specialists: 

    • Surgeons
    • General and Invasive Cardiologists
    • Gastroenterologists
    • Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists 

High-quality healthcare throughout Coshocton  

In addition to the Coshocton Medical Center, Genesis offers other healthcare services in the Coshocton area, including:  

• Primary Care, 410 Main Street, Suite A & 23599 Airport Road  

• Orthopedics, 23599 Airport Road  

• Urogynecology, 23599 Airport Road  

• OB/GYN, 23599 Airport Road  

• Podiatry, 23599 Airport Road  

• Occupational Health, 23599 Airport Road  

Celebrating the opening  

Before the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center officially opened its doors, multiple events were held to celebrate what this new healthcare facility means to the residents of Coshocton and surrounding counties.  

Here is the look at the festivities:

GCMC Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

Community members of all ages toured the new facility on Saturday, March 18. They met their future caregivers, viewed new diagnostic and treatment equipment, and enjoyed refreshments and a door prize drawing. 

Ribbon-cutting ceremony

Genesis board and team members and Coshocton community leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 16. 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
GCMC LiveWell

The new 60,000-square-foot center brings together 200+ employees, including the region’s best physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, multi-skilled technicians, technologists, therapists, and other clinical and support staff.  

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