Sharon Regional Medical Center Recognizes EMS Providers
June 21, 2017Sharon Regional Medical Center announced that it has recognized EMS providers for their dedication as the front line in care of heart attack patients during the recent National EMS week celebration event. As the region’s only fully accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), and only accredited Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission, Sharon Regional has demonstrated the highest standards in the country for heart attack and stroke care.
Steward Health Care Launches "I am a Steward" Ad Campaign Featuring Hermitage Doctor
June 7, 2017Steward Health Care today launched a radio, print, and television advertising campaign in Mercer County titled “I Am A Steward,” featuring Dr. James Ryan from Sharon Regional Medical Center. The ad campaign will feature Steward employees from various aspects of patient care, including a number of doctors in Florida.
Sharon Regional Medical Center Announces June’s Free Health Education and Wellness Events
May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 - (Sharon, PA) – Sharon Regional Medical Center announces June health education and wellness calendar of events that are free and open to the public. When Diet and Exercise Aren’t Enough – Free weight loss informational seminars are now scheduled at 3 convenient locations: Featuring Sharon Regional’s Sheetal Nijhawan, M.D., Fellowship trained, Bariatric Surgeon Select from thre...
Steward Health Care Completes Acquisition of Two Hospitals in Pennsylvania
May 1, 2017Boston, MA – Steward Health Care System (“Steward”) has completed a previously announced acquisition of eight community hospitals formerly affiliated with Community Health Systems (“CHS”). Steward Health Care System’s network now includes 18 community hospitals across Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Sharon Regional Recognizes March Employee of the Month
April 10, 2017(Sharon, PA) April 10, 2017 – Jennifer O’Rourke, RN, BSN, Clinical Informaticist in the Information Technology/ Clinical Informatics Department at Sharon Regional Medical Center, was selected as the Employee of the Month for the month of March 2017. Jennifer joined Sharon Regional in 2002 and served in various capacities including; nursing assistant, patient care coordinator, staff nurse on skille...
Sharon Regional Medical Center Presents Free Monthly Health Health Education & Wellness Events - Announces "Focus on Families" Behavioral Health Series
April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 - (Sharon, PA) – Sharon Regional Medical Center announces the April health education and wellness calendar of events that are free and open to the public. Healthy Living: “Focus on Families” Series - A Free Lunch and Learn series is being offered by Sharon Regional Behavioral Health Services and kicks off in April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The events are tailored...
Sharon Regional Laboratory Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
April 3, 2017(Sharon, PA) – April 3, 2017 – Sharon Region Medical Center today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Sharon Regional ...
Sharon Regional Welcomes New Director of School of Nursing
March 27, 2017(Sharon, PA) - March 27, 2017 – Sharon Regional announced today that they welcome, Mary Jane Larmon, MBA, MSN, RN, as the Director of the School of Nursing. Mary Jane graduated with her nursing diploma from Sharon Regional’s School of Nursing, and went on to receive her BSN and a Post Bachelor Certification in Nursing Management from Pennsylvania State University. She graduated from Youngstown Sta...
Healthy Living Series to Focus on Colon Cancer Detection & Screenings
March 22, 2017March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Free Healthy Living Series to focus on Screening & Early Detection March 22, 2017 (Sharon, PA) –March is nationally recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Sharon Regional Medical Center wants to remind the community to learn more about colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) and how it can be prevented or best treated. Colorect...
Sharon Regional recognizes February Employee of the Month
March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 - Thomas Barnett, a cook in the Nutritional Services Department at Sharon Regional Medical Center, was selected as the Employee of the Month for the month of February 2017. Thomas joined Sharon Regional in 2016 where he served as a nutritional services aide prior to becoming a cook. He obtained his Serve Safe certification through the National Restaurant Association. Thomas lives in...
Sharon Regional Recognizes Employees
March 2, 2017March 2, 2017 — Sharon Regional announced today that it has recognized two employees for exceptional patient care and commitment to nursing. Cameos of Caring Recipient Honored Patricia J. LaRocca, a registered nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Sharon Regional Medical Center received the 2016 Cameo of Caring award representing Sharon Regional Medical Center. The Cameos of Caring® P...
Sharon Regional Announces March Health Education and Wellness Programs
March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 - (Sharon, PA) – Sharon Regional Medical Center to host community health education programs during the month of March. Sharon Regional Healthy Living Series to Focus on Heart Month Education Programs “Early Detection is the key to Treating Colon Cancer” Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center located at 2435 Garden Way in He...
Agreement signed to sell Sharon Regional to Steward Health Care LLC
February 16, 2017Affiliation Holds Future Benefit for Health System, Employees, Medical Staff, and Communities Sharon, PA - February 16, 2017 - Sharon Regional Medical Center announced today it will soon become affiliated with Steward Health Care LLC through an acquisition agreement that includes the sale of the hospital and its associated assets. A total of eight hospitals are being sold as part of the agreement:...
Sharon Regional Medical Center Awarded Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
February 9, 2017(Sharon, PA – February 9, 2017) – Sharon Region Medical Center today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Sharon Regional underwen...
Sharon Regional Senior Circle Announces Events and Programs for February
February 1, 2017(Sharon, PA) – Sharon Regional Senior Circle to host a variety of educational health sessions and events. Sharon Regional’s Senior Circle program is a membership-based program designed to promote healthier lifestyles for adults 50 and older. Our Senior Circle chapter, one of more than 100 nationwide, offers members a generous menu of activities and benefits designed to enhance their quality of lif...
Sharon Regional Recognizes 2016 Employees of the Year
February 1, 2017Names 2016 Employee of the Year and Clinical and Non-Clinical Managers of the Year February 1, 2017 — Sharon Regional Medical Center announced that it has selected several employees to be recognized for the 2016 calendar year including employee of the year and clinical and non-clinical managers of the year. Jacque Barborak was nominated as the Sharon Regional 2016 Employee of the Year. This award ...
Internal Medicine Physician Joins Sharon Regional Medical Group
January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 (Sharon, PA) - Sharon Regional Medical Center announced that David D’Amore, M.D., internal medicine physician, has joined Sharon Regional Medical Group, Sharon Regional’s provider network that includes employed primary care physicians and specialists who are on the medical staff at Sharon Regional Medical Center. Dr. D’Amore opened his private practice in Brookfield, Ohio and has ...
New MRI Provides Faster, More Comfortable Patient Exams
January 20, 2017New MRI provides faster, more comfortable exams for patients (Sharon, PA) January 20, 2017–Sharon Regional Medical Center announced today that a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system is now completely installed and ready for patient testing. The new system, delivered in December through the rooftop at the hospital, allowed the 6-ton piece of equipment to be maneuvered to its new home in the ...
Sharon Regional Senior Circle Announces Events and Programs To Start the New Year!
January 1, 2017(Sharon, PA) – Sharon Regional Senior Circle to host a variety of educational health sessions and events. Sharon Regional’s Senior Circle program is a membership-based program designed to promote healthier lifestyles for adults 50 and older. Our Senior Circle chapter, one of more than 100 nationwide, offers members a generous menu of activities and benefits designed to enhance their quality of lif...
Sharon Regional Senior Circle Announces Events and Programs for December 2016
December 1, 2016(Sharon, PA) – Sharon Regional Senior Circle to host a variety of educational health sessions and events. Sharon Regional’s Senior Circle program is a membership-based program designed to promote healthier lifestyles for adults 50 and older. Our Senior Circle chapter, one of more than 100 nationwide, offers members a generous menu of activities and benefits designed to enhance their quality of lif...