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Carroll Hospital Receives Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
Carroll Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) was recently awarded Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The designation recognizes the hospital’s ED for providing excellent care for older adults.
How to Choose a Primary Care Provider
Finding a primary care provider may be the most important thing you do for your health. In fact, research shows that patients who see a primary care provider have, on average, 33 percent lower annual health care expenses and a 19 percent lower mortality rate than patients who don’t.
But choosing the right primary care provider is just as important. When you trust your doctor, you’re more likely to schedule regular appointments and ask questions that can make a difference in the quality of your care.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when trying to find a good match.
Honor Your Champions of Care
Our physicians, nurses and hospital staff Care Bravely.
They save lives, make critical decisions and help our patients through difficult and emotional experiences every day.
Is there a staff member you would like to recognize for their quality care? Read More
What is Palliative Care?
There comes a time in many of our lives when we are faced with a serious illness, either directly or indirectly. It can be challenging to understand the different options for care: curative care, palliative care or hospice care.
Caregiving in Carroll County
Caregiving can be difficult and stressful. You may feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. Planning ahead for your loved one and caring for yourself is crucial.
National Women’s Health Week: May 9 to 15
This week is National Women’s Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to focus on themselves by making their health a priority.
The following is a list of five common health issues women may face:
Garrett Hoover: COVID-19, One Year Later
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since COVID-19 came into our lives. To say that it has changed the world would be an understatement. These past 12 months have been a roller coaster ride; we’ve faced highs and lows and unknowns. It has profoundly changed the way we work, learn and live.
But we also have shown our extraordinary ability to innovate, care and thrive in these history-making circumstances.
Carroll Hospital Nationally Recognized for Safety Achievements
Carroll Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital for achievements in providing safe, high quality and affordable care.