We are happy to announce Glen Rose Medical Center (GRMC) was awarded a grant under the Rural Hospitals, COVID -19 in Healthcare Relief Grant Program.  Glen Rose Medical Center searches for revenue streams other than traditional payer sources and tax payer dollars to enhance care to our patients by bringing cutting edge technology. GRMC is expanding and growing to better serve our community’s healthcare needs.

Michael Honea, CEO of Glen Rose Medical Center realized an opportunity to improve our radiology department by delineating a portion of the grant funds to upgrade our current CT Scanner  to a 64 Slice. A 64-Slice CT imaging scanner allows for the convenient and non – invasive diagnosis and screening of coronary disease (heart blockages). By utilizing a portion of the grant for the CT, we were able to allocate funds to upgrade our current 2D mammography machine to the most current technology 3D mammography machine. A 3D mammogram can detect up to 40 percent more cancers than a 2D mammography machine.

The remainder of the grant will focus on upgrading our inpatient nurse’s station to allow better work flow and visibility of the unit. This is the beginning phase of a “Step Down” care area that will allow a higher level of care for our patients. A “Step Down” unit is between an ICU and typical inpatient hospital stay.

Another exciting addition includes developing and employing a hospitalist program, this will allow for continuity of care during a hospital stay. The Hospitalist at GRMC will assist our physicians in caring for our patients allowing a more acute care patient stay in Glen Rose closer to family and friends. A Hospitalist can also admit patients from the Emergency Room, patients that typically have to be transferred to a healthcare facility in the Metroplex will be able to stay at GRMC.

We are thrilled to offer the new services to our community. We are a growing community and hope to add more services and upgrades in the future.