COVID-19 and HIPAA at Grace Cottage

In light of the recent pandemic of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has received inquiries about patients that have been tested for coronavirus within our community. While it is understandable that people want this information to protect themselves and their families, Grace Cottage is unable to disclose any protected health information (PHI) regarding any patient care or treatment.

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CEO Coronavirus Update – March 24, 2020

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Dear Grace Cottage Community Members, I am writing to update you and to follow up on my e-mail of March 17th because so much has changed since last Tuesday. We are working hard and diligently to stop the spread of COVID-19, while continuing to provide high-quality medical care and to protect […]

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CEO Coronavirus Update – March 17, 2020

Dear Grace Cottage Community Members, I am writing to inform you about Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s preparedness for and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our highest priority is the health and safety of our patients, our caregivers, our employees, and the communities that we serve. Our hospital, our rural health clinic, our outpatient […]

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Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital Prepares for COVID-19

Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital has had plans in place since January to address the situation if the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, becomes widespread in this area. Initial preparation began in late January with signage about this new coronavirus at all entrances on our campus. Using CDC standards, Grace Cottage also developed and implemented a protocol to screen patients based on their symptoms and travel history. Grace Cottage’s COVID-19 strategy includes staff training with prompt, regular updates dictated by the changing nature of this crisis.

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Grace Cottage’s Online Auction Runs February 14 – 24

Cabin Fever Auction 2020

Wouldn’t a dinner out be lovely? An African Safari?! How about a massage, or a luncheon sail on the Mystic Whaler? From February 14 through February 24, you can bid on these items and many more at the Grace Cottage’s annual “Cabin Fever” Online Auction. An awesome array of more than 70 items has been […]

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Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, to raise funds for vital hospital equipment

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of philanthropy during the season of gratitude. Grace Cottage Hospital asks its friends and neighbors to participate in its Giving Tuesday campaign on December 3 and to help raise funds to purchase new vital signs monitors for its hospital patients. This year’s Giving […]

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Grace Cottage Welcomes Primary Care Provider Jim Picone, PA

Jim Picone, PA-C

To satisfy the demand for primary care providers in the region, and to accommodate more same-day appointments, Grace Cottage Family Health is pleased to have Jim Picone join its Townshend practice. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Picone received his Physician Assistant degree in 1990 at the University of Iowa. He is experienced in […]

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Best Hand Wins at October 16th Poker Walk

The Grace Cottage Rehabilitation Department is celebrating National Physical Therapy Month by hosting its 21st Annual Poker Walk on Wednesday, October 16th. This free, fun, two-mile walk/run is held each year—rain or shine—to encourage people to get out and exercise. No pre-registration is required. Playing cards are distributed along the way, and a prize for […]

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Healthy Aging Educational Series Offered

Deborah Brown

Every other Tuesday, from October 1 to November 26, Grace Cottage Hospital is offering a free, five-session Healthy Aging educational series for women 50+. The informal meetings, held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.,  will focus on matters of the mind, body, and spirit. The group will be led by Grace Cottage Community Health Team member […]

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Fall Fitness Classes at Grace Cottage

Starting after Labor Day, Grace Cottage will offer a variety of wellness classes for a range of fitness levels and personal preferences. Class choices are yoga, tai chi, and Strong Bones. Class fees are subsidized by the healthcare center so that more people in the community can afford to attend. They range in price from […]

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