News Archive | RMH Healthcare, Harrisonburg, VA

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Sentara Commits $6 Million to RMH Foundation for Community Healthcare Needs

As part of the merger agreement between RMH Healthcare and Sentara Healthcare, Sentara has committed $6 million to the RMH Foundation to impact the health of the Harrisonburg/Rockingham community.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

RMH Hosting Blood Drive Dec. 23

‘Tis the Season for Giving Life

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

RMH Behavioral Health Offices, Valley Behavioral Medicine Open in New Location Dec. 21

RMH Behavioral Health outpatient services and Valley Behavioral Medicine will open in a new location Dec. 21 at 644 University Boulevard, the former location of RMH Urology.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

2010-2011 Seasonal Flu Shots Available at RMH Clinics

The 2010-2011 seasonal influenza (flu) shot is available at RMH physician practices and health centers.

Friday, December 10, 2010

RMH Receives $100,000 U.S. Office on Women’s Health Grant

Grant targets assessment of women and girls’ health

Friday, December 03, 2010

Dec. 6-12 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

RMH Offers CarFit Educational Program to Help Older Adults Drive Safely

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Simple Strategies to Fight Holiday Weight Gain

The average American gains several pounds in the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. However, you can keep off extra holiday weight by observing a few simple tips.

Monday, November 22, 2010

RMH Hosting Blood Drive Nov. 23

Participants entered in drawing for 3G iPad.

Friday, November 12, 2010

RMH Raises Flag in Observance of National Organ Donor Sabbath

RMH is Second in Region for Tissue Donation Among Similar Hospitals

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Panera Bread Donates Nearly $4,000 to RMH Foundation for Women’s Health

Panera Bread has donated $3,931.31 to the RMH Foundation to benefit the breast care program at the RMH Women’s Center.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Healthy Community Council to Conduct Fourth Wellness Assessment in November

Community members will be selected at random for anonymous phone survey

Monday, November 08, 2010

Robert Underwood, MD, CMIO, Achieves Board Certification in Medical Management

Robert Underwood, MD, CMIO, has been named a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

RMH Medical Records Now Located in Grace Street Building

The RMH Medical Records department (previously located in the Wine-Price Building) has moved to the first floor of the Grace Street Building in the space that was formerly the RMH Regional Cancer Center.

Friday, October 22, 2010

RMH Behavioral Health Counselor Receives Two State Awards for Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention

Jennifer Johnson, LPC, RMH Behavioral Health, has received the Walter Kloetzli Award and the Visionary Leadership Award for her work in the treatment and prevention of substance abuse.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

United Way, RMH Family Birthplace Team Up to Help Babies, Toddlers

“Fill the Nursery” Diaper Drive Ongoing in October

Monday, October 18, 2010

RMH Gets Gold Certification for Building Green

Hospital is first in Virginia, among first in nation, to achieve LEED® Gold Certification

Monday, October 18, 2010

RMH Luray Health Center Now Open

The RMH Luray Health Center opened Oct. 18, offering primary care services for the entire family.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Sixth Annual “Bridging the Health Gap” Fair is Oct. 16

Special event aimed at African-American community.

Monday, October 11, 2010

2010-2011 Seasonal Flu Shots Now Available at RMH Clinics

The 2010-2011 seasonal influenza (flu) shot is available now at RMH physician practices and health centers.

Monday, October 11, 2010

RMH Women’s Center and Christine’s Gold and Diamonds Team Up Against Breast Cancer with Special Gift and Oct. 15 Program

“Breast cancer awareness” glass beads given to women who get screening mammograms in October.

Friday, October 08, 2010

RMH Specialty Physician Practices to Open in Hahn Building on New Health Campus

RMH specialty physician practices will relocate to the medical offices at the new Hahn Building, located on the RMH Healthcare campus, in the coming weeks.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Dr. Danisa Appointed to NASS Spine Patient Safety Committee

Olumide A. Danisa, MD, a spine surgeon with RMH Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Patient Safety Committee of the North American Spine Society (NASS).

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Dr. Chehebar Joins Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force

RMH neurologist Daniel M. Chehebar, DO, has been appointed as a member of the Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

RMH Receives AHA’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Bronze Performance Achievement Award

RMH has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®—Heart Failure Bronze Performance Achievement Award.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Martha Jefferson Hospital Announces Intent to Merge With Sentara Healthcare

Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville today announced its intent to become part of Sentara Healthcare.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

RMH Hosting Blood Drive Oct. 1 at New Hospital

All blood types urgently needed.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Harrisonburg’s Eighth Annual Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk is Oct. 23

Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation will hold its eighth annual “Race to Beat Breast Cancer” 5K to benefit RMH breast cancer patients on Oct. 23 at Westover Park.

Monday, September 27, 2010

RMH Women’s Center and Panera Bread to Host Breast Cancer Survivor Social Oct. 9

To commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the RMH Women’s Center and Panera Bread will host a breast cancer survivor social from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Panera Bread in Harrisonburg.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

New Breast Health Navigator Joins RMH Women’s Center

Deanna Lam, RN, BSN, has joined the RMH Women’s Center as breast health navigator.

Monday, September 20, 2010

RMH, Rockingham Family Physicians Achieve National Council of Quality Assurance Heart/Stroke Recognition

Monday, September 20, 2010

James D. Evans, MD Joins RMH Medical Group

Harrisonburg physician James D. Evans, MD has joined the RMH Medical Group.

Monday, September 13, 2010

RMH Wellness Center to Hold Seventh Annual Fall Fitness Festival Sept. 18

Festival will highlight wellness as a community effort.

Monday, September 13, 2010

RMH Heart and Vascular Center Adds Heart Rhythm Specialist

Addition of Electrophysiology Creates a Comprehensive Heart and Vascular Program at RMH.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

RMH to Host Community Gratitude Walk

RMH will host a gratitude-centered prayer walk at its new campus from 5-6 p.m. Sept. 19 to mark the three-month anniversary of its safe, successful move to the new hospital in late June.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Strong Families/Great Youth Coalition Receives $7,000 Grant to Help Prevent Underage Drinking

The Strong Families/Great Youth Coalition has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to help prevent underage drinking.

Friday, August 27, 2010

RMH Pharmacist Appointed to Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Ellen Shinaberry, RPH, PharmD, has been appointed to serve a four-year term on the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Friday, August 20, 2010

RMH Hosts Summer Blood Drive Aug. 27 at New Hospital

Donors Will Be Eligible to Win 3G iPad

Friday, August 20, 2010

RMH Behavioral Health to Host Suicide Prevention Seminar

Event Aimed at Mental Health Professionals, Open to All

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Local Nonprofit Vying for $50,000 Grant to Combat Childhood Obesity

RMH Wellness Center Partnering to Facilitate Program

Thursday, July 29, 2010

RMH Healthcare and Sentara Healthcare Agree to Affiliate

Affiliation Will Assure Organizational Strength and Quality Healthcare for a Second Century of Service to the Region

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

RMH Recognized for MRSA Reduction Efforts

RMH has been recognized by national healthcare network VHA Inc. for its efforts to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections, specifically Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Friday, July 23, 2010

RMH Community Health Family Partnership Receives $10,000 Grant to Provide In-Home Visits and Services to New Mothers

The RMH Community Health Family Partnership has received a $10,000 grant from the Family and Children’s Trust Fund (FACT) to provide free home visits to new moms and their infants with high needs and to provide a support program for all new mothers.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Entrance to RMH at Port Republic Road Closed July 24

On Saturday, July 24, the Port Republic Road entrance to the RMH campus will be closed from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for road paving.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Schneider Elected to Alumni Council of U.Va. School of Nursing

Martha C. Schneider, RN, MSN, nursing director of critical care, telemetry and nephrology at RMH, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Alumni Council of the University of Virginia Nursing Alumni Association.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

The Need for Blood Never Takes a Vacation: Blood Donors Needed Throughout the Summer Monthss