Garrett Regional Medical Center

01/09/2026

NEW at GRMC! 🌿 STARTING JANUARY 23!

Take control of your health with Living Well with Chronic Conditions — a free, six-week self-management program designed to help you feel better, stay engaged in your care, and improve your quality of life.

Participants will gain proven tools and strategies to manage symptoms, build confidence, and live well with chronic conditions.

🕘 Morning Class
Fridays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beginning January 23

🕑 Afternoon Class
Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beginning January 28

📞 To sign up or learn more, call 301-533-4554.

01/08/2026

Join our team at Garrett Regional Medical Center!

The outpatient clinics of Garrett Regional Medical Center are looking for a Scheduler/Registration/MA to join our teams!

Opportunities available in at:
⭐️ Oakland Primary Care
⭐️ McHenry Urgent Care

If you're ready to provide care to our community and make a difference - we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today >> www.wvumedicine.org/careers/oakland

01/07/2026

"✨ Sunshine Award Recognition at GRMC ✨

Please join us in congratulating Katelyn Bernard, CNA, Emergency Department, and Amber Brant, GNA, Subacute, on receiving the Sunshine Award at Garrett Regional Medical Center!

Katelyn and Amber were honored for their exceptional compassion, kindness, and dedication to patient care. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure patients feel welcomed, supported, and truly cared for—especially during moments when patients may be feeling unwell, scared, or worried.

Their commitment to making a positive difference reflects the very heart of our mission and brings comfort and reassurance to patients and families every day. 💛

Thank you, Katelyn and Amber, for being a bright light for those we serve!

01/06/2026

🎉 Welcome the First Baby of 2026!

Garrett Regional Medical Center is excited to welcome Hadden Andrew Worth, the first baby born at GRMC in 2026, arriving at 3:11 p.m. on January 1.

Proud parents Reese and Andrew Worth of Westernport, Md. welcomed their son weighing 8 lbs., 12 oz. and measuring 19.5 inches long. Hadden was delivered by Juan Ramos, DO, of Cornerstone Family Medicine.

Our family-centered maternity team celebrated this special milestone with a gift basket filled with baby items and generous donations from local businesses.

“He was the most perfect start to our new year,” said mom Reese. “We are beyond thankful for all the care provided in getting our baby boy here.”

GRMC extends a very special thank you to the following businesses for their generous contributions to the gift basket: Affinity Wellness Studio; Town of Oakland Street Department; Heidi’s Bakery; Deep Creek Grocery – Swanton Store; Garrett 8 Cinemas; Mullenax Bakery; Fox’s Pizza; WEPCO Federal Credit Union; GRMC Loar Gift Shop; Endless Services; Brodash Creations; BsNeeds; EDM Trucking; Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County; Beeman Racing Photography; Fresh Pops; Laura Flynn at One Real Estate Source; and Automotive Machine.

Congratulations to the Worth family and welcome to the world, Hadden! 💙

01/05/2026

Garrett Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize two exceptional nurses with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® — Matthew Yoder, RN III, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Lindsay Wolf, RN III, Emergency Department. 🌼

The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Both Matthew and Lindsay exemplify these qualities through their dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments.

Matthew Yoder, RN III – ICU
Matthew was nominated by a grateful patient who shared how his kindness, professionalism, and attentiveness made a meaningful difference during their hospital stay.

“All the nurses I had before and after surgery were wonderful, but Matthew definitely stood out,” the nominator shared. “I cannot express enough how he put me at ease by answering my questions and helping me during my stay. Matthew was very attentive, and I couldn’t have asked for any better care from him. He is certainly in the right profession.”

Lindsay Wolf, RN III – Emergency Department
Lindsay was nominated for truly going above and beyond in delivering patient care, particularly in supporting one of our younger patients and her family during a very scary and vulnerable time.

According to the nomination, Lindsay quickly became a source of comfort—bringing an immediate smile to the young patient, building trust, and performing several acts of kindness to help ease fear and anxiety. Her compassion and thoughtful interactions left a lasting impression, far surpassing the family’s expectations during an incredibly difficult moment.

Please join us in congratulating Matthew and Lindsay on this well-deserved honor and thanking them for the compassion, excellence, and heart they bring to our patients and families every day. 💙

01/02/2026

GRMC President and CEO, Mark Boucot, was honored to attend a special convening hosted by Congresswoman April McClain Delaney at Frostburg State University.

The event brought together leaders from Allegany and Garrett counties to collaborate on innovative solutions to the pressing challenges facing our region.

01/02/2026

NEW at GRMC! 🌿

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a free, six-week self-management program designed to help you take charge of your health. Gain proven tools to help you feel better, stay engaged in your care, and enhance your quality of life.

🕘 Morning Class
Fridays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beginning January 23

🕑 Afternoon Class
Wednesdays | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beginning January 28

📞 To sign up or learn more, call 301-533-4554.

We strive to treat every patient like a member of our own family.

01/01/2026

From all of us at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Happy New Year!

Wishing our community a healthy, joyful, and prosperous year ahead.

12/31/2025

✨ Garrett Regional Medical Center | 2025 Year in Review ✨

As we turn the page on another year, we want to thank Garrett County and our surrounding communities for allowing us to be part of your lives. Being trusted with your care—and the care of those you love—is a responsibility we are honored to carry.

This past year brought many moments worth celebrating. From achievements, awards, and special recognitions to staff celebrations and meaningful community connections, 2025 highlighted the heart, dedication, and teamwork of our exceptional staff.

With gratitude for all that 2025 brought, we look ahead to 2026 with optimism and purpose. We’re excited for what’s to come and remain committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Happy New Year, and thank you for being part of the GRMC family!

12/30/2025

Congratulations to our Emergency Department! 👏🚑

The GRMC Team Excellence Award for Quarter 4 has been awarded to our Emergency Department in recognition of their outstanding teamwork, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients.

During two patient surge events during the week of December 1, 2025, multiple ED staff members and providers rose to the occasion and exemplified true teamwork—working together to ensure every patient received the best possible care, even in high-pressure situations.

Thank you to our ED team for going above and beyond every day and for treating our patients like family. Your compassion, professionalism, and collaboration truly make a difference.

12/30/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Lorie Friend, RN III, Surgical Services, for being named GRMC’s Patient Safety Star of the Month for December! 🌟

Lorie exemplified our Speak Up for Safety program during a recent Town Hall meeting by bringing forward an important concern to the hospital’s leadership team to support additional safety interventions. Her willingness to speak up reflects a strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and treating our patients like family.

We appreciate Lorie for advocating for safety and keeping our patients’ well-being at the forefront of everything she does.

12/29/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Linda Danjou, Infection Control Nurse, for being named GRMC’s Employee of the Month for December! 🌟

During the Thanksgiving holiday, an event at one of our sister hospitals required additional support to help navigate the situation and ensure employee safety and wellness. Linda stepped in without hesitation, offering her expertise and guidance when it was needed most.

Her vast knowledge, leadership, and genuine care for others truly reflect GRMC’s mission and demonstrate her commitment to treating not only our patients and staff—but our sister facilities—as family. Thank you, Linda, for going above and beyond! 💙