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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.”

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

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Spotlight on Christopher Leibold, D.O.

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Orthopedic Surgery

Christopher Leibold, D.O., joined the Genesis Orthopedic Group as an orthopedic surgeon with a focus in partial and total knee replacements and anterior hip replacement, which is a surgical approach that may lead to a faster recovery and less pain. Dr. Leibold also provides revision hip and knee replacement.

Originally from Mount Vernon, Ohio, Dr. Leibold has always loved learning and working with his hands.

“My values have always been caring for my family and helping others in need,” said Dr. Leibold. “I got interested in orthopedics during one of my shifts in medical school. I learned to love the diverse field.”

His medical philosophy when treating patients is that they are treated like family. 

“I think of my patients as someone’s mom, dad, husband or child,” said Dr. Leibold. “I want patients to return to their best lives as soon as possible.”

When Dr. Leibold is not caring for patients, he enjoys making memories with his wife and children, including going on family vacations and visiting parks and festivals.

Dr. Leibold is accepting new patients at the Genesis Orthopedic Center, 2904 Bell St., Zanesville. Patients can call 740-586-6828 or visit genesishcs.org/orthopedic for more information or to make an appointment online.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: 

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Athens, Ohio

Residency:

Orthopedic Surgery

Mercy Health Toledo

Toledo, Ohio

Fellowship:

Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction

Florida Orthopaedic Institute / University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida

 

Learn more about Genesis physicians at genesishcs.org.

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Christopher Leibold, D.O., joined the Genesis Orthopedic Group as an orthopedic surgeon with a focus in partial and total knee replacements and anterior hip replacement.

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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.

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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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A letter from our President and CEO | LiveWell Winter 2025

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You can count on us

At Genesis, we care about your well-being and will help you meet your health needs by ensuring you receive exceptional medical care close to home. We continue to recruit exceptional physicians and adopt the newest innovative technologies. In this issue of LiveWell, you can read about our latest advancements in serving you.

The Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute recently became the first in Ohio to acquire a Veriton-Spect CT scanner, specifically used in heart care. This new equipment provides our expert cardiologists with the highest-quality images of your heart for the most precise diagnosis.

The Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute is also among the first in the state to use tiny drug-coated balloons to treat patients whose heart stent has started to close over time. This innovative, minimally invasive approach delivers medicine to a narrowed artery that was previously stented. This procedure restores proper blood flow to your heart and significantly reduces the risk of future blockages.

These latest advancements in medical care help us deliver high-quality heart care as a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the nation for the second year in a row, as rated by Fortune Magazine and PINC AI. Learn more heart-healthy information in this issue and on our Facebook page as we honor American Heart Month in February.

The future of hospice care

For the past 35 years, the Genesis Hospice Care program has served thousands of families through the Morrison House, the region’s only dedicated inpatient hospice facility.

For anyone who has ever had a loved one at the Morrison House, you know the lasting impact this program has for families during the most difficult of times.

Well, the current Morrison House building has reached the very end of its useful life and must be replaced. We have decided to build a new replacement inpatient facility to serve our patients and families for decades to come. In this issue, learn about the capital campaign we have started to fund the replacement of this special place.

Keeping you healthy

Read about six new physicians ready to serve you, including Christopher Leibold, D.O., with the Genesis Orthopedic Group, focusing on partial and total knee replacements and anterior hip replacement.

You’ll also meet Dean Daniels, who received life-saving heart surgery at Genesis. Dean encourages you to learn about your family health history to share with your doctors.

We wish you a healthy 2025. Thank you for your continued trust in Genesis.

In good health, 

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Matthew J. Perry 

President & CEO 

Read about our newest innovative heart care technologies and the future of Genesis Hospice Care. 

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Genesis Hospice Care builds for the future

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For the past 35 years, the Genesis Hospice Care program has served thousands of families through the Morrison House, the region’s only dedicated inpatient hospice facility.

 

For anyone who has ever had a loved one at the Morrison House, you know the lasting impact this program has for families during the most difficult of times.

 

As a reflection of our commitment to providing you and your loved ones with exceptional care, Genesis Hospice Care received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) based on family and caregiver experiences.

 

We are also the only hospice in our area with a dedicated inpatient facility, the Morrison House, to provide symptom management or respite care.

 

Morrison House opened in 1987 after the land was donated by Dr. Robert Morrison, a local physician. It was built by donations from the community and employees. It has served this community for over 35 years, providing a destination for families and patients to have comforting, compassionate, end-of-life care.

 

Morrison House is aging

The current Morrison House building has reached the very end of its useful life and must be replaced. We have decided to build a new replacement inpatient facility to serve our patients and families for decades to come.

 

We are committed to continuing to provide hospice services both at home and in a dedicated inpatient facility. The new building will be constructed on the greenspace across from the current Morrison House on Forest Avenue in Zanesville.

 

The building will have all private rooms with private bathrooms and access to the garden from each room. We plan to keep all current amenities, such as the Reflection Room, as well as some upgrades, such as larger patient rooms to accommodate family.

 

Making it possible

We are kicking off a $6 million capital campaign to raise the necessary funds to construct and equip the new facility. We are immensely grateful to the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation for its naming-level donation. Our thanks also go to the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity for their donation of the land.

 

Every donation, small or large, will help us reach our $6 million goal to make the new facility a reality. Donations can be pledged to pay over 5 years. Thank you for your support as we build for our community’s future.


Donating made easy

Click here to learn more about Morrison House and how you can donate.

 

Hospice Campaign

For the past 35 years, the Genesis Hospice Care program has served thousands of families through the Morrison House, the region’s only dedicated inpatient hospice facility.

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Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute among the first in Ohio to implement drug-coated balloon procedure

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In the summer of 2024, the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute began utilizing drug-coated balloons to treat in-stent restenosis.

 

This condition occurs when an artery that was previously opened with a stent becomes narrow again. The drug-coated balloon offers a minimally invasive method to deliver medication directly to the narrowed artery, helping to reduce the likelihood of restenosis or the regrowth of blockages after treatment.

 

During the procedure, a drug-coated balloon is guided through a thin tube from a blood vessel in the wrist or groin to the narrowed artery. Once in position, the balloon is inflated, allowing the medication to be delivered directly to the affected area, thereby opening the artery and restoring proper blood flow.

Perks

The drug-coated balloon procedure offers four key benefits:

  1. It avoids the need for an additional layer of metal in the artery.
  2. It can reduce the use of medications that may cause bleeding complications.
  3. It is minimally invasive.
  4. Most patients can go home the same day as the procedure.

This innovative option allows our heart doctors to effectively treat our community and keep hearts beating strong.
 

What is a minimally invasive procedure or surgery?

A minimally invasive procedure or surgery minimizes the size of the incision. In the case of the drug-coated balloon procedure, only one needle will puncture the skin once. The advantage is that minimally invasive procedures reduce healing time, pain, risk of infection and scarring.

 

More minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures at Genesis

 

 

 

Top 50 heart hospital

Genesis is one of America's Top 50 Heart Hospitals

For the 2nd year in a row, as rated by Fortune Magazine and PINC AI.

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In the summer of 2024, the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute began utilizing drug-coated balloons to treat in-stent restenosis.

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Continuing to earn our spot among the Top 50 Heart Hospitals in America

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Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute recently became the first in Ohio to have a Veriton-Spect CT scanner. This innovative technology allows us to perform more diagnostic studies, thereby enhancing the level of care we provide. Scanning is completed in 12 minutes, reducing the time the patient is in the scanner by half.

 

Why the Veriton-Spect CT is special

One significant advantage of the Veriton-Spect CT scanner is its ability to detect Cardiac Amyloidosis.

 

This condition involves the accumulation of misshaped proteins in the heart, which can impair its function and eventually lead to heart failure.

 

To test for Cardiac Amyloidosis, patients typically have two or three appointments in one day. During the first appointment, a radioactive tracer is injected into a vein in the patient’s arm. The only sensation a patient will experience is a small pinprick from the injection needle, and the tracer will naturally exit the patient’s system within two days.

 

The tracer travels to the heart within one to three hours. During this waiting period, patients are free to eat, drink and move around. In the second appointment, the patient lies on a table while a technologist uses a special camera to scan the chest. Additional imaging may be required during a third appointment on the same day.

 

The scan produces detailed 3D high-resolution images of the whole body for your healthcare provider to review, helping to determine the best treatment options.

 

The addition of the Veriton-Spect CT scanner is yet another example of how Genesis continues to bring innovative heart care to our community.

 

Learn more at genesishcs.org/heart.

 

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Genesis is one of America's Top 50 Heart Hospitals

For the 2nd year in a row, as rated by Fortune Magazine and PINC AI.

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Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute recently became the first in Ohio to have a Veriton-Spect CT scanner.

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Keep the sneeze away year-round

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If you suffer from allergies, you may think you only need to worry about flowers, pollen and pets. Did you know that dust mites are one of the most common allergy triggers? Dust mites are microscopic insect-like pests that are everywhere.

 

To reduce dust and dust mites follow these tips for the:

Air

  • Don’t use window or attic fans, which bring pollen, mold spores and other allergens inside.
  • Use air conditioning instead of opening windows.
  • Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. This can help remove allergens and tobacco smoke from the air in your home.


Furniture and carpets

  • Use dust-proof pillow and mattress covers made from a tight-weave fabric that keeps out dust and dust mites.
  • Remove stuffed toys, wall hangings, books, knickknacks and artificial flowers.
  • Avoid wool blankets and down quilts.
  • Avoid carpet, rugs and upholstered furniture that collect dust.
  • Occasionaly steam clean carpets. 

 

Floors

  • Damp-mop hard floors once a day.
  • Dust and vacuum once or twice a week.
  • Use a dry cloth to wipe hard surfaces such as countertops and tables weekly.
  • Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter or a double-thick bag.
  • Wear a mask to avoid dust mites stirred up during cleaning.
  • Keep humidity less than 50% in your home. Dust mites don’t do well in dry conditions.

 

 

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If you suffer from allergies, you may think you only need to worry about flowers, pollen and pets.

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Prediabetes is like a warning light

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Some people tend to ignore check engine lights or put off changing a furnace filter when the sensor goes off. One warning you can’t afford to ignore is a prediabetic diagnosis. 

 

What is prediabetes? 

Prediabetes is usually the result of an A1C test that indicates your blood sugar is higher than normal, between 5.7% and 6.4%. A result of 6.5% or higher is generally accepted as a diabetes diagnosis.

 

Blood sugar is measured through an A1C test that reveals your average blood sugar level over the previous three months, so you can’t cram for this test at the last minute by ignoring desserts for a week. Consider prediabetes as your last chance to make changes to keep from becoming diagnosed with diabetes. 

 

What to do if you have prediabetes? 

Hearing that you have prediabetes is similar to a rare do-over opportunity in life. Typically, if you are willing to change your lifestyle habits, you can often lower your A1C and prevent or at least delay diabetes. The best way to lower your A1C is to:

  • Eat healthy foods.
  • Be physically active each day.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Don’t smoke.
  • Control blood pressure and cholesterol. 

 

Risk factors 

For optimal health, you should try to live a healthy life and avoid reaching prediabetes status, especially if you fit into a high-risk category. According to the Genesis Diabetes & Nutrition Education Department, diabetes risk factors include:

  • Being overweight.
  • Having increased amounts of stress.
  • Certain ethnicities.
  • Being over the age of 45.
  • Sedentary lifestyle.
  • Family history.
  • Having diabetes during pregnancy. 

 

Stay informed

Most insurance plans will cover an A1C test as part of an annual wellness visit. If you have any of the risk factors, talk to your doctor for a plan to prevent prediabetes or reverse your trend if you have been diagnosed with prediabetes. 

 

 

Want to prevent diabetes? Indulge on our tips and not desserts.

For more information on staying healthy, especially avoiding a prediabetes or diabetes diagnosis, try our online content. We have several articles that provide health tips backed by research. 

 

If you prefer to listen because you are exercising, which is great, try these podcast episodes: 

 

Diabetes Management

Whether you've just been diagnosed with diabetes, recently changed treatment or are having difficulty controlling your condition, turn to Genesis HealthCare System. Learn more HERE.

 

 

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