Glenwood Regional Medical Center

Today, we celebrated Rocco Sylvestri’s retirement and his 28 years of dedicated service to Glenwood Regional Medical Center! Rocco’s commitment has been invaluable, providing accurate diagnostics that have supported quality care for our patients and community over the years. As Rocco heads into retirement, we hope he spends plenty of time fishing and reeling in some big ones! Join us in wishing him a happy retirement and in thanking him for his incredible service to #GlenwoodRegionalMedicalCenter! #GlenwoodProud #GRMC #CatchABigOne #RetirementCelebration #HealthcareHeroes

Did you know Red Ribbon Week is recognized during the month of October?   Red Ribbon Week is a campaign by the National Family Partnership to educate youth on the importance of a drug-free lifestyle. This week, join us in wearing red ribbons to show our commitment to saying no to drugs.   When it comes to saying no to drugs, we can all be role models. This Red Ribbon Week let’s remember the importance of setting a good example. If you’re interested in getting more involved, click to learn more: https://www.redribbon.org/ #RedRibbonWeek #LivingDrugFree #DrugFreePledge #DrugFree

Did you know October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month? SIDS is among the leading causes of death for infants in the U.S., affecting an estimated 1,500 infants per year. We encourage parents and caregivers to take action to reduce these risks to their little ones. Click the link below to learn more about this tragic yet preventable condition: https://lnkd.in/eQPkjq2e Together, we can help raise awareness and take action to reduce the risk of this unthinkable event. #SuddenInfantDeathSyndrome #SIDSAwarenessMonth #ClearTheCrib #SafeToSleep

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and today is National Mammography Day. Breast Cancer is an extremely common cancer diagnosis, with 1 in 8 women suffering from this condition. On National Mammography Day, we want to remind you to be vigilant and take the steps you can to protect yourself. There is no better time to learn about varying warning signs and risk factors – and it’s a great reminder to schedule your screening. Click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRq9PX2 #BreastCancer #MammographyDay #GetScreened #CancerCare #EarlyDetectionSavesLives 

Did you know heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest are not the same and require different intervention?   More than 365,000 deaths each year in the U.S. are caused by sudden cardiac arrest. October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and it is an important time to learn about the warning signs, preventative measures, and how to offer life-saving help if you are ever in a situation that requires intervention. Take the time to learn more here: https://bit.ly/3NtzCwt   Together we can help share life-saving information to improve the well-being of our family, friends, colleagues, and our communities.   #SuddenCardiacArrest #Awareness #WhenEverySecondCounts #CPR #HeartHealth

When someone is in a mental health crisis, human contact is vital. Help us spread the word about the free 24/7 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. Dialing 9-8-8 can help people in distress connect with trained counselors that will talk through problems and provide support to those in need. 9-8-8 is a resource for you or anyone else that is struggling with depression, self-harm, substance abuse, identity, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, or other mental health issues. Learn more about mental health care, support, and care. https://bit.ly/3gs99QF #WorldMentalHeallthDay #StewardHealthCare #SuicideHotline 

Glenwood Regional Medical Center wishes our healthcare foodservice team a Happy Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week! 🍽️🥗 We want to thank each of you for the vital role you play in caring for our patients and keeping our team members well-fed and ready to serve. Your dedication and hard work behind the scenes contribute to our mission of providing excellent care to our community, and for that, we are truly grateful. 💙👏

ER Nurses are the backbone of the Emergency Room – helping it run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that our patients receive speedy, critical, and often life-saving care. This #ERNursesWeek, we honor these #healthcareheroes who are on the frontlines of some of life’s most challenging circumstances. This week, be sure to take some time to thank the nurses in your life for all that they do. #ThankYou! 

We are grateful for the dedication, expertise, and compassionate care our PAs provide every day to our patients. Whether diagnosing, treating, or providing comfort, PAs play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of our community. Join us in thanking our PAs for their incredible work and dedication. #ThankYou! #HealthcareHeroes #PAWeek

Did you know that domestic violence affects over 12 million people in the U.S. each year?   This October, we’re spreading the word for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on how to identify abuse and seek safety. If you are in need of support, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://lnkd.in/eEpWcHK or call 1-800-799-SAFE.   #DomesticViolence #EndDomesticViolence #Healing