Brown County is home to over 42,000 residents. This number is projected to exceed 60,000 before the year 2010. As this number grows, so does the need to improve access and availability of healthcare to all residents of the county.

While Brown County General Hospital’s mission is to provide quality health and wellness to residents of Brown County and neighboring communities, the changing healthcare needs and demographics of our county provide many challenges to this mission.

To address these unique challenges and needs, Brown County Regional HealthCARE was created to embark on a project of growth and outreach to allow all residents access to locally available healthcare.

Since its inception, the DAISY FOUNDATION's mission has been to improve the treatment and care of ITP and other auto-immune diseased patients and their families through funding medical research and inspiring humanitarian deeds. In addition, the foundation seeks to recognize nurses around the country who make a difference in nursing by exhibiting exceptional patient care.

Congratulations, to the February 2010 win - Karen Johnson, RN!

Since its inception, the DAISY FOUNDATION's mission has been to improve the treatment and care of ITP and other auto-immune diseased patients and their families through funding medical research and inspiring humanitarian deeds. In addition, the foundation seeks to recognize nurses around the country who make a difference in nursing by exhibiting exceptional patient care.

Congratulations, to the first Daisy of 2010 - Amy Parker, RN!

The Brown County Regional HealthCARE Board of Trustees has selected Essent Healthcare, Inc. as the best strategic partner to acquire 115-bed Brown County General Hospital and its related operations, officials announced today.

Like many stand-alone community hospitals in Ohio and across the country, Brown County General Hospital has been facing a cash shortage and lost $2.5 million on operations in 2008. In its proposal, Essent agreed to assume the hospital’s debt, contract obligations and capital leases, pending completion of the due diligence process.

For the past 6 years, OB/GYN physician, Dr. Barbara Patridge has traveled to South America on a medical mission. Each year, Brown County General Hospital and the BCGH Pharmacy Department have provided low cost equipment and medical supplies. “The hospital has been wonderfully supportive to this mission,” said Patridge.

When Dr. Patridge leaves in January for Brazil on the Church of Christ “Project Amazonas: Christ, Life and Health.” Mission, she will be taking along a donated piece of equipment. The equipment came to her through the assistance of Charlie Dietrick of the Cardiopulmonary Department.

To recognize the professionals who provide the diagnostic technology for diagnosing breast cancer, Dale Cahall. Mayor of the Village of Georgetown, presented a proclamation to the Diagnostic Imaging staff at Brown County General Hospital.

He recognized the Mammography Technologists and Radiologists for their role in the timely and accurate diagnosing of this disease. “We in Brown County and surrounding area in which Brown County General Hospital serves, are fortunate to have the state-of-the-art technology which this hospital offers through the Diagnostic Imaging Department,” said Cahall.

The Brown County General Hospital Health Fair Committee has announced that Saturday, April 17th is the date for Health Fair 2010. The Health Fair gives everyone the opportunity to receive free medical screenings and have Lab work performed with minimal out-of-pocket expense.

The free screenings available this year will include blood sugar and blood pressure, oxygen saturation level, hearing, back, foot, bone density/osteoporosis, and prostate cancer blood screening. There will also be a Registered Dietician to discuss diabetes care and nutrition. Representatives from a wide variety of medical services will also be on hand as will representatives from the Brown County Regional HealthCARE Family Medical Centers and Urgent Medical Care Center.

Using an assessment tool licensed by Emory University, Microsoft's H1N1 Response Center aims to help consumers' determine whether or not their symptoms are consistent with the H1N1 virus and if they should seek medical help.

The H1N1 Response Center asks a series of questions to help determine the severity of the case. The individual answering the questionnaire must disclose his or her age, gender, and zip code, and answer questions relating to how long they have felt like they might have the flu.