Dixon Named MGH Physician of the Year

In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, Kathy D. Dixon, MD, family practice physician, was chosen by Marion General Hospital associates as MGH Physician of the Year for 2012. A media release stated, "Dr. Dixon’s unexpected death this past December was a loss felt by our hospital and our entire community."

MGH Receives American Heart Association Award

Marion General Hospital has received the Get With the Guidelines–Heart Failure (GWTG–Heart Failure) Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association, according to a media release. Get With The Guidelines is a quality improvement initiative that provides hospital staff with tools that follow proven evidence-based guidelines and procedures in caring for heart failure patients to prevent future hospitalizations.

Family Friendly Community Health Fair

Nucor Steel Marion and Marion General Hospital in partnership with the Marion MY and Marion Public Health is sponsoring a the Family Friendly Community Health Fair on Thursday, September 23, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marion YMCA, 645 Barks Road East.

Marion General Hospital Holding Volunteer Training

Hospice 101 is a one-hour introduction to the rewards of being an active part of the Marion General Hospital Hospice program as a volunteer.

Group Donates Over $4,000 for Hospital Equipment

Marion General Hospital's TWIG VII recently donated $4,190 toward the purchase of a Biostep semi-recumbent elliptical machine. Benefits of the machine include zero joint impact, large seating area, step-through design, integral contact and polar telemetry heart rate monitoring, and large easy to display features.

Physician Joins Marion General’s Medical Staff

Dr. Raymond J. Gardner, family practice, has joined the medical staff of Marion General Hospital and MIPA Primary Care.

Dr. Gardner received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. He completed his internship and residency in family practice at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, Ohio.

Marion General Hospital Honors EMS Personnel

As has become a tradition at Marion General Hospital, members of our EMS community were recently welcomed to a breakfast that was held in their honor.

The event brought together physicians, nurses, hospital administration, law enforcement, emergency dispatchers, and local elected officials, and recognized the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services on the medical "front line."

DAISY Founders Present Award at MGH

Marion General Awarded For Marketing

Carmen Morbitt Memorial Golf Tournament Slated

You are invited to enjoy a day of golf, and at the same time add your support to a service in our community – Marion General Hospital Hospice. Now is the time to form a team for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice Golf Tournament, sponsored by TWIG IV, Marion Board of Realtors.