Community Involvement

Supporting a stronger community

Genesis HealthCare System is dedicated to supporting a strong community. We are committed to helping other local nonprofit community organizations through community participation, volunteerism and financial contributions. Below are some of the ways Genesis and its employees support our community.

Y-City Half Marathon

On Saturday, Sep. 28, Genesis Orthopedic Sports Medicine team volunteered at the Y-City Half Marathon. They helped keep runners hydrated and registered participants of the race even through inclement weather and were a great asset to the event.

Powerhouse Cruise on Main

On Saturday, Aug. 24, Randy Cochrane, Spencer Griley, Margaret Zielonka, and Tisha Babcock (not pictured) represented Genesis at the Powerhouse Cruise on Main in downtown Coshocton by providing a hydration station as well as information regarding our services. Genesis was a sponsor for the event which was a fundraiser for the Coshocton courthouse illumination project.

Christ's Table

On Wednesday, July 31 we had groups from Genesis Food Services as well as Business Development & Strategy volunteer their time at Christ's Table. Food Services contributed time to packaging meals for delivery drivers in the morning and Business Development & Strategy served meals in the afternoon. With their help, they were able to assist in completing a full day of meal operations for the organization.

Christ's Table

On Friday, June 21, Genesis employees went to downtown Zanesville to Christ’s Table to volunteer their time. Our volunteers were able to assist in both the morning shift to help package meals to be taken by Christ’s Table’s delivery drivers, as well as the afternoon shift, serving meals to those who came in.

Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s “Studs & Suds” event

On June 7, Genesis employees volunteered at the American Legion Post #29 for the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio’s “Studs & Suds” event. The event raised money to help Habitat for Humanity build a house in Zanesville and offered a fun time for our volunteers to connect with other community members.

Our volunteers spent their time painting three studs that will be used to frame the next house built by Habitat for Humanity in Zanesville.

National Cancer Survivors Day - Celebrate Life Event

Genesis Cancer Services hosted the annual National Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday, June 2 at the Genesis Cancer Care Center. More than 260 people attended the baseball-themed Celebrate Life – Strike Out Cancer this year. Survivors, their families and friends enjoyed live bands, great food and snacks, door prizes, entertainment by Genesis Hospice Care clowns, visits with Oliver the therapy dog and much more.

QCP Corporate Challenge

On May 16, 2024, Quality Care Partners (QCP) held a Corporate Cha event in downtown Zanesville that included 12 mini challenges for teams from different businesses. The purpose was to raise greater awareness of the benefits of healthy living. Genesis had three teams participate in this fun community event.

Bowl for Kids' Sake 2024

Genesis staff participated in the annual Bowl for Kids' Sake bowling tournament. This event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters

National Donate Life Month

The Genesis Orthopedic team sported blue and green uniforms to support National Donate Life Month.

United Way of Coshocton County

Genesis is proud to support United Way of Coshocton County. Tisha Babcock, a United Way board member and Genesis Coshocton Medical Center Administrator, accepted the Gold Award at the annual meeting. It is an honor to serve the Coshocton community.

Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce

Genesis is a proud member of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce. We attended the annual Chamber Week luncheon alongside hundreds of other local business leaders.

Representatives of Neuroscience Services speaks to Zanesville Noon Rotary

Genesis Practice Manager Brittany Garner and Practice Director Kara Hatfield gave a presentation to the Zanesville Noon Rotary about the services offered at the Genesis Back Pain Treatment Center. The presentation also included information about physicians and advanced practice providers in Neurosurgery at Genesis and took questions from the members.

Genesis & New Lexington Schools Workforce Development

Genesis HealthCare System and New Lexington Schools Workforce Development are partnering to remove employment barriers. A new agreement between the two entities enables students 16 years and older to receive hands-on training in a clinical setting for in-demand healthcare careers. Opportunities include obtaining a phlebotomy license, a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license before students graduate high school. Previously, students had to be 18 years old before starting clinicals which prevented most high school students from participating in the training and delayed their ability to enter the workforce.

With a national shortage of healthcare workers, the partnership will decrease the time it takes for high school students to enter the healthcare workforce.

Compassion Gift Box Program 2023

This program, conducted annually by the Genesis Mission Champions Leadership Team, enables Genesis staff to assist people in need during the holidays. This year our employees donated gifts to help 47 families provide toys for their children. 120 children in total received gifts. 5 families with newborns received essential items. 92 were sponsored by our employees and departments, and 28 received gifts bought with donated funds. Over $5,500 was donated by our physicians, board members, and employees to help the cause. These gifts included much-needed clothing and shoes for school and winter wear for the cold months. Many gifts also supported the future career goals of these children, including interests in veterinary medicine, cosmetology and culinary school.

Genesis Coshocton Medical Center meets healthcare workers of the future

Genesis Coshocton Medical Center (GCMC) participated in the Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. annual College/Career Fair on Oct. 24, 2023, at the Lake Park Pavilion in Coshocton. Representatives from several departments at the GCMC met with Coshocton County high school seniors and juniors at the event and provided information on the types of careers available at Genesis and the benefits of choosing a career in healthcare. Pictured are Tacey Mohler, EMT, and Rebecca Patterson, EMT, representing Genesis Community Ambulance in Coshocton.

Supporting awareness of Family Violence Day

Employees at the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center (GCMC) showed support of the Coshocton Family & Children First organization by wearing purple for Family Violence Awareness Day on Oct. 19, 2023.

Pictured are Taylor Fox and Marissa Hamilton, GCMC Pharmacy.

Genesis nurses network with OU Zanesville students at the nursing career fair

Genesis Healthcare nurses participated in the Ohio University Zanesville "A Day in the Life: Nursing Career Fair" on February 2, 2023, at the Elson Hall Auditorium.

2nd Annual 0.5k For United Way

Genesis HealthCare System was a proud supporter and participant of the 2nd Annual 0.5k For United Way (The race for the rest of us!). The event was held on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, in Coshocton, Ohio.

Representing Genesis were Tisha Babcock (left), Julie Brown (right) and Tiffany Swigert from Coshocton County Port Authority (center).

Festival of Trees fundraiser for Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce

The annual Festival of Trees has become a local tradition. For 2021, our Marketing & PR Department submitted a tree titled, "Joy to the World", on behalf of Genesis HealthCare System. The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber is a nonprofit organization that promotes economic growth and business development throughout the community.

Celebrate Life - National Cancer Survivors Day Event

Celebrate Life is an annual event to observe National Cancer Survivors Day, held the first Sunday in June.

In 2021, Genesis held a special drive-through Celebrate Life event for cancer survivors on Sunday, June 6. Cancer survivors celebrated and received gifts and cheers from Genesis Cancer Care Center staff. Over 130 vehicles drove through this year’s cruise-in-themed event. Music, clowns and classics cars were also part of the celebration at the hospital campus.

Carr Center Cake Auction

Genesis is a proud supporter of the annual Carr Center Cake Auction. Genesis Information Technology team member Lori Nichols created our 2021 cake to honor healthcare heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past several years, Genesis Marketing & Public Relations staff participated in taking calls during the live auctions.

Thank you to everyone who donated to our team during the recent Nurses and Hospital Weeks.

All in Fitness by Copper and Co.
Center Sanctum
Conn's Chips
Central Ohio Technical College
The Crazy Kitchen Food Truck
Genesis Employees’ Credit Union
Genesis Food and Nutrition Department
Genesis Gift Shop
Genesis Mission Department
Grand Canyon University
Flow Fit Studios
Frito Lay
Indiana Wesleyan

Imlay’s Unforms
Kraft Foods
Kessler Sign Co.
Muskingum University
Ohio University Zanesville
Ohio University Eastern
One Touch Beauty VIP
Sodexo
Salt & Bronze Beauty - Katie Doss
Studio Blu
Skye Diesel Innovations
Teresa Norris - cake donation
Tommie's Food Truck
YMCA

Habitat for Humanity

Genesis Marketing & Public Relations staff and the Diabetes Education & Nutrition Services team were proud to be a part of the Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio build by sponsoring and decorating studs that are used to build a new home.