News

Penn Foundation and Grand View Hospital to Close Behavioral Health Unit
(June 17, 2009) Following consideration of the matter by the respective Boards of Trustees of Penn Foundation and Grand View Hospital, a plan has been agreed upon that will shift the behavioral health focus of each organization away from inpatient care and more towards outpatient services.

Grand View Hospital Part of Bucks County Children’s
Advocacy Center
(June 3, 2009) Grand View Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are working together to evaluate area children and adolescents who may have been abused sexually.

Men and Melanoma: Don’t Wait When It Comes to
Skin Screenings
(May 27, 2009) Grand View Hospital encourages men to have routine skin cancer screenings because your physician is more likely to identify melanoma at an earlier more treatable stage.

Grand View Hospital Supports Healthy Hearts Foundation
(May 26, 2009) Grand View Hospital will provide free blood pressure screenings, sun safety information, a healthy snack, and raffle prizes at the ninth annual Heart to Heart 5K race at Lake Lenape Park on Constitution Avenue in Perkasie on Sunday, June 7.

Trumbauersville Elementary School Smiles on Grand
View Hospital
(May 14, 2009) The Grand View Hospital Pediatric Unit gained 54 smiles on Friday, May 8 thanks to four young ladies from Trumbauersville Elementary School.

The Grand View Hospital Regional Cancer Program Approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
(May 8, 2009) The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the Grand View Hospital Regional Cancer Program. Grand View’s program received commendation in six out of eight possible areas.

Grand View Hospital Receives American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award
(May 7, 2009) The American Stroke Association recently awarded Grand View Hospital its Get With The GuidelinesSM–Stroke (GWTG–Stroke) Gold Performance Achievement Award at the association’s International Stroke Conference 2009.

Grand View Hospital’s First Family-Focused Spring Seminar
a Success
Space Still Available for Second One: Healthy Bodies,
Healthy Relationships
(April 16, 2009) Nearly 150 people attended Grand View Hospital’s seminar Aging with Grace and Dignity, a seminar for adult children and the parents they care about.

Grand View Hospital Launches Colored Wristband Initiative
(April 16, 2009) Grand View Hospital will join hospitals across the state in launching an initiative to standardize the colors of safety-related wristbands.

Grand View Hospital Offers Unique Mother’s Day Celebration
(April 15, 2009) Grand View Hospital staff and physicians present an informational seminar, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Relationships, on Friday May 1, from 7- 9 pm at Revivals Restaurant in Perkasie.

Congressman Charlie Dent Visits Grand View Hospital
(April 7, 2009) U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, who serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security, visited Grand View Hospital March 30 to learn more about the hospital’s role as a first receiver in the event of a disaster. 

National Patient Safety Study Finds Grand View Hospital in Top Five Percent among U.S. Hospitals Two Years in a Row
(2008-2009)
(April 7, 2009) Grand View Hospital was again identified as a Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM hospital in a report issued today by the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, HealthGrades.

Grand View Hospital Named to Honor Roll of Companies That Care for Fourth Consecutive Year
(April 6, 2009) Grand View Hospital has been named one of 37 national companies to the 2008 Center for Companies That Care Honor Roll. Organizations are selected for their deep commitment to elevating the quality of the work environment for their employees and the quality of life for people in the broader community.

Grand View Hospital to Host Bereavement Event for
Young Adults
(March 27, 2009) Free donuts, free pizza, and free hugs- three things that will be available to young adults at the Upper Bucks campus of Bucks County Community College on Saturday, April 25.

Physicians, Health Care Professionals to Speak at GVH Seminars for Individuals Supporting Aging Parents and Caring for Children
(March 26, 2009) Grand View Hospital staff and physicians will provide information this spring during two fun and informative events to help individuals care for their family members.

Grand View Hospital Recognizes Colorectal Month
Two Convenient Screening Locations Offered at GVH
(March 13, 2009) March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn more about this potentially fatal condition.

Grand View Hospital Pediatric Clinical
(February 27, 2009) Benjamin Little of Quakertown presented a Wii game system to Grand View Hospital Pediatric Clinical Coordinator Kathleen Peca, RN, BSN.

Grand View Hospital Presents Sixth Annual David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology
(February 26, 2009) Grand View Hospital recently presented the sixth annual David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology to Grand View Hospital Paramedics Brad Eliff and Michael Rauch, and Intensive Care/Coronary Care nurse Kimberly Webster, RN during a special ceremony held at Revivals Restaurant in Perkasie.

Grand View Hospital Welcomes Obstetricians of the Center for Women’s Health of Lansdale
(February 10, 2009) Grand View Hospital is proud to welcome Physicians of the Center for Women’s Health of Lansdale to their medical staff family.

Grand View Community Benefit Program Funds Local Health Initiatives
(January 26, 2009) The Grand View Community Benefit Program has awarded four charitable grants to support initiatives that improve the health and well being of area residents.

Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award
(January 23, 2009) Grand View Hospital is currently accepting nominations from community residents or Grand View staff members for the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award.

Start 2009 with a Grand New You
(January 22, 2009) As we turn a corner into 2009 many people find themselves making and breaking New Year’s resolutions. We tell ourselves to stop smoking, start a diary, and treasure each day for what it is.

Grand View Hospital Begins Offering PET-CT Imaging
(January 5, 2009) Grand View Hospital would like to announce that, as of October 2008, it is offering Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging.

Grand View Boasts Last Baby of 2008
(January 2, 2009) – Although Grand View Hospital cannot boast the first baby of the New Year, it was a race to the finish for six beautiful children brought into the world on New Year’s Eve.

Buxmont Cardiology Participated in Drug Study That Indicates Cholesterol-Fighting Drugs Reduce Heart Attack Risk in People without High Cholesterol
Cardiologist Mitchell M. Greenspan, MD, Served as Advisor to Study
(December 22, 2008) Buxmont Cardiology of Sellersville participated in a landmark national drug study that found people at low risk of heart disease could benefit from taking cholesterol medication to further reduce their likelihood of having a heart attack or other cardiac event.

Depression Hurts…Especially Around the Holidays
(December 18, 2008) The holidays mean different things to different people. Many view this time with family and friends as joyous and happy.

Grand View Hospital Honors Loved Ones with Lights that Will Last for Years to Come
(December 5, 2008) On Wednesday, December 3, Grand View Hospital celebrated the 25th Annual Festival of Lights by illuminating trees in and around the hospital campus to honor the special people in their lives.

Nominations Now Accepted for Grand View Hospital Employee Portraying Excellence in Cardiac Care
(December 2, 2008) Grand View Hospital will be presenting the sixth annual “David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology” to a deserving employee this February.

Grand View Hospital Gives Holiday Safety Advice to Community Members
(December 1, 2008) The holiday season is upon us and for many it brings joy and happiness. However, with these wintery days, present exchanges, and holiday parties also comes added health risks

Talking Turkey About Excess Pounds and Health
(November 19, 2008) Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday designed to give thanks for our abundance.  Food has become the primary focus.  And just as the day after Thanksgiving has become the traditional start of the holiday shopping frenzy, Thanksgiving often begins an eating pattern of overindulging in high-calorie foods and then resolving to lose weight or start exercising after the New Year.

Grand View Hospital Teams with CHOP to Provide Community with Child Abuse Clinic
(November 17, 2008) Grand View Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are working together to help area children and adolescents who may have been abused sexually.

Grand View Hospital’s Special Connection to World Series
(October 23, 2008) For one Grand View Hospital volunteer, the World Series is a family affair. Joan Moyer, a long-time volunteer at Grand View, is the mother of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Jamie Moyer.

Advanced Vascular Surgery Now at Grand View Hospital
(October 6, 2008) Vascular and general surgeon Arthur Flatau III, MD, FACS, has joined Grand View Hospital. Dr. Flatau brings to Grand View advanced capability in treating patients with diseases that affect blood flow in the veins and arteries.

Grand View Hospital Begins Offering PET-CT Imaging
(October 3, 2008) Grand View Hospital announced today that it is now offering Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging. The PET/CT imaging service is performed at the Grand View Hospital Outpatient Center at Sellersville.

Grand View Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament Raises
Over $30,000
(August 11, 2008) Over 130 golfers participated in the 35th annual Grand View Hospital Auxiliary golf tournament, held at the Lederach Golf Club in Harleysville, Pa. on Friday, June 6.

Grand View Hospital Ranked Among Top Hospitals for
Maternity Care
(June 24, 2008) Grand View Hospital’s maternity services received a five-star rating for clinical excellence from HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company.

Grand View Hospital Adds Two New Physicians to Medical Staff
(June 6, 2008) At its May meeting, the Grand View Hospital Board of Trustees officially granted medical staff privileges to two new physicians.

GVH Presents Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award
(May 30, 2008) Grand View Hospital recently presented Jennifer Cook, RN with the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award. Established by cardiologist Mitchell M. Greenspan M.D. and family, the award is presented in memory of his father.

Janice Hunsberger Wins Outstanding Orthopaedic Nurse Practice Award
(May 28, 2008) Janice Hunsberger, RN, the joint replacement center coordinator at Grand View Hospital, was recently selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Orthopaedic Nurse Practice Award.

Grand View Hospital Adds Two New Physicians to Medical Staff
(April 18, 2008) At its April meeting, the Grand View Hospital Board of Trustees officially granted medical staff privileges to two new physicians.

Grand View Hospital Celebrates “Week of the Young Child”
(April 16, 2008) In conjunction with the national celebration titled “Week of the Young Child”, Grand View Hospital is hosting various events throughout the week, capped off with a special event at the hospital’s Children’s Center.

Grand View Hospital Receives HealthGrades’ 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety™
(April 8, 2008) HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company, has recognized Grand View Hospital with the 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety™. 

Grand View Hospital Named to Honor Roll of Companies That Care for Third Consecutive Year
(April 7, 2008) Grand View Hospital has been named one of 41 national companies to the 2008 Center for Companies That Care Honor Roll.

Grand View Hospital Reaches Over 500 People During Community Event at R&S Keystone Restaurant in Telford
(April 4, 2008) In celebration of the first day of fishing season in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Grand View Hospital hosted a “Fishing for Heart Health” event at R&S Keystone Restaurant in Telford on Saturday, March 29.

Grand View Hospital to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
(April 2, 2008) Grand View Hospital, in conjunction with the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), will participate in the inaugural National Healthcare Decisions Day on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Grand View Hospital Auxiliary to Host Philadelphia Boys Choir
(March 24, 2008) America’s Ambassadors of Song, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, will be performing at the Pennridge High School Auditorium on Sunday, April 6, at 2 pm.

Grand View Hospital to Host “Fishing for Heart Health” Event at R&S Keystone Restaurant in Telford
(March 20, 2008) In celebration of the first day of fishing season in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Grand View Hospital will be hosting a “Fishing for Heart Health” event at R&S Keystone Restaurant in Telford on Saturday, March 29.

Grand View Hospital’s Stroke Care Program Awarded Certification from the Joint Commission
(March 13, 2008) Grand View Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers.  Grand View Hospital earned this distinction after the Joint Commission conducted an unannounced on-site review in December.

Grand View Hospital Presents Fifth Annual David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology
(March 13, 2008) Grand View Hospital recently presented the fifth annual David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology to Denise Kistler, RN, stroke coordinator at Grand View Hospital, during a special ceremony held at Revivals Restaurant in Perkasie.

A & T Chevrolet Presents Grand View Hospital with $1,000 Gift
(February 27, 2008) For over 15 years, A & T Chevrolet, Inc. (801 Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville) has been supporting the mission of Grand View Hospital through donations to the Grand View Health Foundation.

Grand View Hospital Enhances its CARE Clinic Outreach
(February 26, 2008) On Monday, February 4, Verizon representatives presented Grand View Hospital with a $20,000 grant from Verizon Foundation to help enhance the outreach of its Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Clinic.

Grand View Hospital to Host Heart-Healthy Cooking Demonstration
(February 11, 2008) During the month of February, Grand View Hospital has been conducting a community relations campaign to raise awareness of the risk factors for heart disease.

Grand View Hospital Celebrated National Wear Red Day
(February 7, 2008) Employees at Grand View Hospital showed their support of women’s heart disease awareness by wearing something red on Friday, February 1 in celebration of National Wear Red Day.

Grand View Hospital to Celebrate National Wear Red Day
(January 30, 2008) Employees at Grand View Hospital will show their support of women’s heart disease awareness by wearing something red on Friday, February 1 in celebration of National Wear Red Day.

Community Gets Sneak Peek at New Facility in Grand View Hospital
(January 22, 2008) Nearly 300 people toured the Joint Replacement/Orthopaedic Center at Grand View Hospital during a community open house on Saturday, Jan. 12. Orthopaedic nurses led the tours and provided information on joint replacement surgery and recovery.

Grand View Hospital Set to Open New Medical-Surgical Floor
(January 22, 2008) Grand View Hospital is ready to open a new Medical-Surgical unit, located on the third floor of the hospital. It is the first of two new units planned to open during the month of January. The new Joint Replacement Center, located on the fourth floor of the hospital, is expected to open January 29.

Grand View Hospital Named One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania
(January 21, 2008) Grand View Hospital was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2007, selected as No. 34 in the large business category.

Grand View Hospital Partners with Freedom Calls Foundation to Provide Video Conference to Link Marine in Iraq with Wife and Newborn Child
(January 11, 2008) Although separated from his family by over 6,000 miles, U.S. Marine Cpl. Daniel A. Gonzalez will be reunited with his wife and see his newborn child for the first time with the help of the Freedom Calls Foundation and Grand View Hospital.

Grand View Hospital to Open New Joint Replacement Center
(January 10, 2008) The Joint Replacement Center at Grand View Hospital, the only one of its kind in the local area, is celebrating the opening of its new unit with a community open house on Saturday, January 12.

Grand View Hospital Opens New Joint Replacement Center
(January 3, 2008) Grand View Hospital is opening its new Joint Replacement Center. The only one of its kind in the area, the new Joint Replacement Center offers patients spacious, private rooms, a multi-purpose gym also used as a large patient dining and family lounging area and more.

Grand View Hospital Delivers Region’s First Baby of the New Year
(January 2, 2008) Just five minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day, the region’s first baby of the New Year was delivered at Grand View Hospital.

GVH Presents Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award
(May 25, 2007) Grand View Hospital recently presented Ryan Whitcomb, RN with the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award.

Grand View Hospital Updates Operating Room with New Technology
New, Computer-Assisted System Meets Growing Patient Needs
(December 8, 2006) Sellersville — Grand View Hospital now offers minimally-invasive, computer-assisted technology that enables surgeons to more accurately align implants during knee replacement procedures.

Grand View Hospital to Become Tobacco-Free in February
(November 16, 2006) Grand View Hospital and its campus will become entirely Tobacco-Free, effective February, 14, 2007, in keeping with its mission to support a healthy community.

Grand View Hospital on Schedule with Expansion and Construction of New Outpatient Center, Near Sellersville
(November 8, 2006) Grand View Hospital has made significant progress in its efforts to expand the hospital on Lawn Avenue, near Sellersville, and to construct a new 70,000-square-foot outpatient center, just off Route 309.

Center for Companies that Care Announces 4th Honor Roll of Businesses Helping Employees and Communities Thrive
(October 27, 2006) Grand View Hospital announced that it has been named one of 27 national companies to the Center for companies That Care Honor Roll. Marci Koblenz, co-founder and president of the organization, stated that Honor Roll recipients are selected for their deep commitment to elevating the quality of the work environment for their employees and the quality of life for people in the broader community.

Grand View Hospital Auxiliary Presents Check
(June 12, 2006) Grand View Hospital Auxiliary president Charlotte Shuletsky presented Grand View CEO Stuart Fine with a check for $200,000 at the Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting on June 1 at the Bay Pony Inn, Lederach. The check was the largest gift the Auxiliary has ever made to the Hospital and was the third installment payment on the Auxiliary’s pledge of $750,000 to the Grand View Health Foundation’s Expanding The Vision campaign.

Maybelle Peters Award
(June, 2006) Grand View Hospital volunteer Lynn Alexy of Quakertown recently received the Maybelle Peters Award for outstanding volunteer service. Lynn has volunteered at Grand View for five and a half years and has recorded over 1,700 hours. She volunteers in Physical Medicine and Rehab department.

Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award
(May 31, 2006) Grand View Hospital recently presented Jeanette Rudolph, RN with the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award. Established by Grand View cardiologist Mitchell M. Greenspan M.D. and family, the award is presented in memory of his father. A monetary award is given at a special ceremony and the recipient’s name is recorded on a plaque which is hung in the hospital.

David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology
(May 5, 2006) Grand View Hospital employees Carol Knauff, Green Lane and Cindy Limbert, Quakertown received the Excellence in Cardiology Award during an annual symposium held recently in memory of beloved Sellersville cardiologist David M. Flowers.

GVH Dedicates the Dr. David M. Flowers Cardiac Catheterization Lab
(February 2, 2006) Grand View Hospital today dedicated the David M. Flowers, MD, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in memory of the Sellersville cardiologist who envisioned the benefit the facility would provide the community.

Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award
(January 18, 2006) Grand View Hospital is currently accepting nominations from community residents or Grand View staff members for the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award.

GVH Presents the "David M. Flowers, MD Award for Excellence in Cardiology"
(June 15, 2005) Grand View Hospital employee Joyce Constanza of Quakertown received the Excellence in Cardiology Award during an annual symposium held last month in memory of beloved Sellersville cardiologist David M. Flowers.

May 23, 2005 - GVH Breaks Ground for New Outpatient Center
(May 23, 2005) Grand View Hospital officials held a ground breaking ceremony today celebrating the progress made toward the construction of a planned 85,000-square-foot outpatient center at Route 309 and Lawn Avenue, West Rockhill Township.

GVH Presents Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award
(May 20, 2005) Grand View Hospital recently presented Doreen Steeley, RN with the Ellis Greenspan Memorial Award. Established by Grand View cardiologist Mitchell M. Greenspan M.D. and family, the award is presented in memory of his father.

GVH Hospice Manager and Volunteer Receive State-Wide Awards
(May 20, 2005) Representatives of the Grand View Hospice received “Hospice in Partnership” Awards from the Pennsylvania Hospice Network at its annual conference earlier this month.