May 15, 2019
Galax, VA, May 15, 2019 – Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Twin County Regional Healthcare’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.
January 24, 2019
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer FREE Chronic Disease Classes on the last Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated, from 3 pm to 5 pm. The classes will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Classroom, located on the Ground Floor.
January 3, 2019
Twin County Regional Hospital is ringing in 2019 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches, Jaxson was born to Brittany and Tanner, Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at 9:42 am.
November 16, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare recently honored Veterans on their team including:
November 16, 2018
As part of the LifePoint network, Twin County Regional Healthcare is now connected to an even stronger network of community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers and post-acute facilities that spans 30 states. This will give us new opportunities to grow and thrive in the rapidly evolving, competitive healthcare landscape.
November 15, 2018
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
November 2, 2018
Volunteer Services of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room as well as in the Classroom, both located on the ground floor. Community members are invited to attend.
October 19, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
September 12, 2018
Galax, VA (September 12, 2018) – Effective immediately, Twin County Regional Hospital has initiated its emergency response plan and is proactively taking steps to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. The facility’s top priority is to continue providing the highest quality care possible while ensuring the safety of patients and their families, employees and providers – especially in a potentially emergent situation.
September 11, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Women’s Health Expo on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 floating from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Creek Bottom Restaurant located at 103 County Club Lane in Galax.
August 30, 2018
Twin County Orthopedics of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is pleased to welcome John G. Mayer, MD.
August 30, 2018
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re no stranger to taking medicine. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication and 29 percent take five or more. Medications are a vital part of healing from illness or injury and managing ongoing conditions so that you can be your healthiest self and get the most out of life.
August 24, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
July 20, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
June 22, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
June 21, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is pleased to announce the opening of Twin County Gastroenterology and welcomes Landon “Lanny” E. Weeks, MD to the medical staff.
June 18, 2018
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 8:00am to 1:00pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
June 1, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is pleased to announce plans to open Twin County Gastroenterology on June 18, 2018.
May 18, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
April 25, 2018
Galax, VA, April 24, 2018 – The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, today released the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Twin County Regional Hospital was one of 750 awarded an ‘A’ for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care.
April 10, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is pleased to announce the opening of Twin County Cardiology on Monday, April 16, 2018 and welcomes Dr. Paul A. Suri.
March 30, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare is experiencing a number of questions from the community about two separate issues – text surveys from HealthStream about patient experiences and a “caller ID spoofing” scam that is inappropriately using the hospital’s name. You may have received one or both of these, and we wanted to clarify for you what is happening.
March 29, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is pleased to announce plans to open Twin County Cardiology in April 2018. The official opening date and announcements will be forthcoming.
March 23, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
February 16, 2018
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
February 16, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
February 12, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is pleased to announce the opening of Twin County Orthopedics and welcomes Dr. J. Michael Glenn and Brian E. Scardo, PA-C.
January 25, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Stroke Support Group on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The group will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor. Refreshments will be available.
January 19, 2018
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
January 5, 2018
Galax, Virginia – Twin County Regional Hospital is ringing in 2018 with the year’s first bundles of joy. A baby boy and a baby girl were born on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Both babies were delivered by Dr. Katherine “Katie” F. Bryant.
December 6, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
December 1, 2017
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
November 17, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare is excited to announce that renovations for our inpatient Behavioral Health Unit have been completed.
On Monday, November 27, 2017, the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit will reopen to serve patients.
The Twin County Behavioral Health outpatient clinic will continue to serve patients as well.
For more information, please call 276.236.1700 or visit www.tcrh.org.
Thank you for continuing to choose Twin County Regional Healthcare for your healthcare needs.
November 1, 2017
Galax, VA, October 31, 2017 – The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The Safety Grade assigns letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. Twin County Regional Hospital was one of 832 awarded an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.
October 31, 2017
On November 1, open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace will begin. As you may recall, the Health Insurance Marketplace has been offering expanded access to low-cost healthcare coverage for people without health insurance, or for those who are interested in exploring more cost-effective alternatives to their current coverage, since its inception in 2013. Last year alone, more than 12 million people obtained health coverage through the Marketplace.
October 17, 2017
Volunteer Services of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 7:00am to 3:00pm at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room as well as in the Classroom, both located on the ground floor. Community members are invited to attend.
October 10, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
October 5, 2017
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In fact, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. And with October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a great time to bring attention to this disease. At Twin County Regional Healthcare, we want all of the women in our community to understand their risk, be alert to the signs and symptoms and recognize the crucial role that healthy lifestyles and early detection play in fighting breast cancer.
October 5, 2017
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
September 22, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Classroom, located on the Ground Floor.
September 15, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Women’s Health Expo on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 floating from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Chestnut Creek School of the Arts located at 100 North Main Street in Galax.
August 17, 2017
(Galax, Virginia – August 17, 2017) – Dale Alward, FACHE, has been named the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH), effective August 28. He will serve as the fourth CEO in Twin County Regional Healthcare’s 44 year history. Alward replaces interim CEO Agnes Smith, RN, MSN, who is also the hospital’s chief nursing officer (CNO) and has been serving in dual roles since earlier this year.
August 16, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room, located on the Ground Floor.
August 3, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) is proud to serve the healthcare needs of our region, and we are committed to ensuring that those we serve have a positive experience and receive high-quality, safe and compassionate care.
July 6, 2017
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
June 26, 2017
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a FREE Diabetes Class on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 9:00am to 11:00am. The class will be held at Twin County Regional Hospital in Classroom 1, located on the Ground Floor.
June 12, 2017
Twin County Urgent Care and WorkPoint Wellness of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host an outdoor Community Health Fair on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Twin County Urgent Care located at 961 East Stuart Drive in Galax. In the event of rain, this outdoor event will be held on Wednesday, June 28th.
April 12, 2017
Galax, Virginia, April 12, 2017 – The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Twin County Regional Hospital was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients.
April 7, 2017
Galax, VA – Twin County Home Health and Hospice announced that they have joined a larger network of home care service agencies across the nation. This new partnership will allow its team to enhance and expand their services to better meet the needs of people throughout the Twin County region.
April 4, 2017
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
March 14, 2017
Independence, Virginia - Twin County Family Care Center of Independence is pleased to welcome two providers: Julie B. Sprinkle, FNP-C and Janet H. Garvey, FNP-C.
February 23, 2017
Hillsville, VA - The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that Twin County Family Care Center of Hillsville has received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Level 3 Recognition, the highest level possible for a practice, for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships.
February 7, 2017
Galax, Virginia – Twin County Regional Hospital has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. SCPC is an international not-for-profit organization focused on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create communities of excellence that bring together quality, cost and patient satisfaction.
February 3, 2017
In recognition of American Heart Month, community members are invited to join the Twin County Regional Healthcare Cardiac Rehab team for a FREE Valentine’s Day Lunch and Learn session on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 12:00pm at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room located on the Ground Floor.
January 24, 2017
In recognition of February as American Heart Month, the Twin County Family Care Center of Independence and the WorkPoint Wellness teams of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Community Health Fair on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 8:00am until 11:00am at the Twin County Family Care Center of Independence located at 217 South Independence Avenue in Independence.
January 23, 2017
Twin County Regional Hospital (TCRH) is taking additional precautions to minimize the spread of flu-like illnesses.
December 29, 2016
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
December 16, 2016
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a Strollin’ Colon Exhibit that is open to the community during the Grayson County High School basketball games located at 110 Blue Devil Drive in Independence on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 6:00pm and 7:30pm. This self-directed walk-through exhibit is designed to be a visual representation to inform the community about colon cancer and preventive measures.
November 30, 2016
The community is invited to view Christmas trees that have been decorated by local families, businesses and organizations during the Tour of Trees hosted by Twin County Hospice. The outdoor event will be held on Friday, December 16th, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm at the Twin County Hospice Office located in the Vaughan Office Suites at 818 Glendale Road in Galax.
November 23, 2016
Twin County Regional Healthcare will offer a Strollin’ Colon Exhibit that is free and open to the community anytime from Tuesday, December 6th at Noon to Thursday, December 8th at Noon at The Crossroads Institute Atrium located at 1117 East Stuart Drive in Galax. This self-directed walk-through exhibit is designed to be a visual representation to inform the community about colon cancer and preventive measures.
November 1, 2016
New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S., were announced today by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Twin County Regional Hospital was one of 844 hospitals to receive an “A”, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
November 1, 2016
Twin County Home Health and Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Veterans Day Appreciation Event on Friday, November 11, 2016. Area Veterans, their families and community supporters are invited to attend a Flag Ceremony at 10:30am with a floating reception to follow until 1:30pm at the Twin County Home Health and Hospice Office Conference Room located in the Vaughan Office Suites at 818 Glendale Road in Galax.
November 1, 2016
Volunteer Services of Twin County Regional Hospital (TCRH) will host a Christmas Bazaar on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 7:30am to 3:00pm at Twin County Regional Hospital in the Twin County Room located on the ground floor. Community members are invited to attend.
October 17, 2016
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
October 13, 2016
Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host a Chaplain Appreciation Event on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Area Chaplains are invited to attend this floating event anytime form 11am to 2pm at the Twin County Hospice Office Conference Room located in the Vaughan Office Suites at 818 Glendale Road in Galax. Lunch will be offered as an appreciation for area Chaplains.
October 6, 2016
Currently, breast cancer is second only to lung cancer in terms of mortality for women. In 2016, more than 246,000 American women will develop invasive breast cancer – that’s one in eight women. They will become part of more than 2.8 million people who are living with a history of breast cancer, whether that means they are currently in treatment or have completed treatment. While breast cancer incidence rates have been declining since the year 2000, those numbers remain too high.
September 13, 2016
Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare will be hosting a Volunteer Orientation and Training Session on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The session will be held from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Twin County Hospice office located in the Vaughan Office Suites at 818 Glendale Road, Galax, in the Conference Room located on the lower level. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to attendees.
August 25, 2016
It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are Veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
August 2, 2016
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
June 21, 2016
Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host their 19th Annual Camp Healing Hearts. This day camp offers support to area children and adolescents that have experienced the loss of a loved one. This year’s theme is “Love Never Ends”.
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December 7, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital announces a new partnership related to its Emergency Department, effective February 1, 2015.
December 4, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
December 1, 2015
December 1, 2015
Twin County Surgery is pleased to welcome Charles C. Boggs, MD to the Twin County Regional Healthcare team and to our community. Dr. Boggs will begin seeing patients on December 7, 2015.
November 16, 2015
The community is invited to view Christmas trees that have been decorated by local families, businesses and organizations during the Tour of Trees hosted by Twin County Hospice. The outdoor event will be held on Friday, December 18th, 2015 from 5pm to 7pm at the Twin County Hospice Office located in the Vaughan Office Suites at 818 Glendale Road in Galax.
November 6, 2015
Two years ago, the Health Insurance Marketplaces, a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, opened for the first time. Since then, an estimated 10.2 million Americans have enrolled for healthcare coverage through the online marketplace, which allows people to browse coverage options, compare plans and purchase health insurance that meets their individual needs. Overall, under the Affordable Care Act, 17.6 million more individuals in the U.S., some of whom are right here in the Twin County community, now have improved access to medical care in the form of preventive health screenings, vaccinations, wellness checks and women’s care, among other services.
October 1, 2015
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Think Pink” slogans and pink ribbons are highly visible, and J. W. Bolen, Jr., MD, Radiologist at Twin County Regional Hospital, discusses the importance of leveraging that awareness to move people to action to protect themselves and their loved ones against the disease.
September 23, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital, an affiliate of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, has announced a $4.4 million interior renovation plan that will enhance the hospital’s ability to provide quality care close to home for the Twin County community and surrounding areas. This renovation will improve patient access to healthcare services, modernize the facility and enhance the overall patient experience at the hospital.
September 21, 2015
Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare will be hosting a Volunteer Orientation and Training Session on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. The session will be held from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Twin County Hospice office located in the Vaughan Office Suites at 818 Glendale Road, Galax, in the Conference Room located on the lower level. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to attendees.
September 1, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
June 30, 2015
Twin County Hospice of Twin County Regional Healthcare (TCRH) will host their annual Camp Healing Hearts. This day camp offers support to area children and adolescents that have experienced the death of a loved one. This year’s theme is “Hope is an Anchor for the Soul”. Camp Healing Hearts will be held at Camp Dickenson in Fries, Virginia on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
June 11, 2015
The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Michele Nester, MBA, CHC, CPPS of Galax as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).
June 4, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital and Blood Assurance will host a blood drive on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 10:00am to 2:30pm. The bloodmobile will be located in the front parking area of the hospital at 200 Hospital Drive in Galax.
May 1, 2015
In recognition of May as National Stroke Awareness Month, Twin County Regional Healthcare is promoting stroke awareness with this year’s focus on women. Over 795,000 individuals experience a stroke each year with about 60% of the deaths occurring in women. Although more women have breast cancer than strokes, more women actually die from strokes than from breast cancer.
February 6, 2015
The Women’s Health and Birthing Center of Twin County Regional Hospital is now offering Lactation Consultation services for new mothers.
February 2, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Joshua D. Case, MD and Francisca Aluya, MD to the Hospitalist team and to our community.
January 6, 2015
Twin County Regional Hospital (TCRH) recently welcomed the first baby of 2015.
