New Quality-Based Accreditation From DNV-GL
June 3, 2015West Monroe, LA , June 2, 2015— Glenwood Regional Medical Center announces the successful completion of its new accreditation process from DNV GL – Healthcare.By earning accreditation, Glenwood has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV GL’s accreditation program is the only one ...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Opens Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center
March 1, 2015West Monroe, Louisiana — Glenwood Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center at the Glenwood Medical Mall, Suite 609. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House are set for March 5, 2015, with the official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. and Open House until 3:30 p.m. “We are very excited about the opening of our new Cardiac and Pulmon...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center adds 14-bed Intensive Care Unit
July 25, 2013West Monroe, LA – On July 25, 2013, Glenwood Regional Medical Center hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the opening of its new 14-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The 14 bed ICU is a family-focused, state-of-the-art facility with leading-edge, critical care technology located on the 3rd floor/east wing of the hospital. The addition of the new 14-bed unit brings the total ICU/CV-ICU patient ...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center’s Division of Behavioral Health Opens New Adult Unit
February 18, 2013New homelike facility to provide specialized, personal care to patients ages 18 to 64 Glenwood Regional Medical Center’s Division of Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the opening of its new adult inpatient unit. The newly built 11,850 square-foot, 20-bed facility will offer inpatient behavioral health services for patients age 18 to 64. The new unit is housed at 128 Ridgedale Dr. in West M...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Completes Expansion Project – Adds 24-beds in a New Telemetry Unit
January 16, 2013Wednesday, January 16, 2013– Glenwood Regional Medical Center opened its newly built 24-bed Telemetry unit to patients on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. The newly renovated 5th floor houses a 24-bed state-of-the art Telemetry Unit consisting of 16,343 sq. ft. The expansion of Telemetry services is another example of Glenwood’s ongoing commitment to provide advanced cardiovascular treatment options an...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Receives Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award
June 1, 2011West Monroe, LA – Glenwood Regional Medical Center has received the 2010 Louisiana Hospital Capstone Quality Award, presented by eQHealth Solutions, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Louisiana. This award recognizes Glenwood as one of only 38 hospitals in the state for achieving certain improvements in the quality of health care given to their patients. Previously titled the Louis...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Announce Launching of New Lifnet® System
March 7, 2011Web‐based System from Physio‐Control Will Help Improve Care for Heart Attack Patients in Northeast Louisiana West Monroe, LA – Glenwood Regional Medical Center today announced they have recently launched the LIFENET System from Physio‐Control. The first web‐based system of its kind, this system has the goal of reducing time to treatment for patients in northeast Louisiana who experience a dangero...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
August 24, 2010Breast Cancer Awareness “Think Pink Tea” Glenwood Regional Medical Center, has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (includ...
Shelby’s Wish Foundation Brings Healing, Hope and Happiness to Pediatric Patients at Glenwood Regional Medical Center
July 30, 2010Glenwood Regional Medical Center will dedicate a newly renovated playroom provided by Shelby’s Wish Foundation on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10am in Pediatrics (2nd floor east). Shelby’s Wish was established in 2008 in memory of eight-year-old Shelby Dianne Fulton, daughter of Chris & Summer Fulton and sister to Tanner Fulton. Shelby’s Wish is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to impro...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Dedicates New Helipad
April 1, 2009West Monroe, Louisiana – Glenwood Regional Medical Center will hold a dedication ceremony for our newly built helipad on Thursday, April 9 th at 2:00pm. The helipad is located adjacent to the ED/Education Complex Parking Lot. Pafford Air One will land their Air Medical Helicopter at 2:00pm. The dedication ceremony along with an opportunity to meet the flight crew of Pafford Air One will follow th...
Ranked Among Top Five Percent in Nation According to Quality Study
February 23, 2009Recognized for outstanding clinical performance by HealthGrades the leading independent healthcare ratings company Glenwood Regional Medical Center is ranked among the nation’s top five percent of hospitals, according to an independent study of mortality and complication rates for nearly 5,000 hospitals released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company. Glenwood, one...
Glenwood Regional Medical Center Launches Hospitalist Program
January 21, 2009Program will Help to Manage Inpatient Care Improve Outcomes and Enhance Hospital Efficiency Glenwood Regional Medical Center announced today that it will launch a new hospitalist program starting January 29, 2009. Our new hospitalists are: Dr. Mark Boersma – Internal Medicine Dr. Stephen Horne – Family Practice Dr. Billy Alexander – Family Practice Dr. Cindy Dollar – Family Practice Dr. Shaun McI...
Senior Advantage – Program for Adults 55+
March 27, 2008March 27, 2008 – Advances in medicine and the trends toward better lifestyle choices are allowing people to have more active, productive lives as they get older. Glenwood Regional Medical Center recognizes these positive changes and has designed a unique program to further promote healthy living in adults over the age of 55. Glenwood’s Senior Advantage program offers health screenings, educationa...