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Center earns accreditation from the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society

May 03, 2013

The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Olean General Hospital (OGH) has received a full three year accreditation for its hyperbaric oxygen services from the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). The Center focuses on the treatment and... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Ranked in Top 5% of American Hospitals for Patient Safety

Apr 12, 2013

Olean, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a member of Upper Allegheny Health System, announced today that it has achieved Healthgrades’ 2013 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, according to Healthgrades, the nation’s leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare... [ learn more ]

Hospitals will begin to feel the impact of sequestration April 1

Mar 29, 2013

As the clock ticks toward April 1, hospitals in the region and across the country are preparing to see dramatic cutbacks in Medicare reimbursement - the fallout that will result from sequestration - and what some hospital administrators see as... [ learn more ]

Peter T. Bliss, D.M.D., Oral Surgeon joins Dental program at the Gundlah Dental Center

Mar 13, 2013

Olean General Hospital (OGH) announced that Peter T. Bliss, D.M.D. is now accepting new patients at the Gundlah Dental Center at Olean General Hospital. Dr. Bliss earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, as... [ learn more ]

GOAC Makes Annual Gift to OGH

Mar 13, 2013

Olean General Hospital has received a $5000 donation from the Greater Olean Association of Churches (GOAC). The GOAC partners with Olean General Hospital to provide “after-hours" pastoral care to patients and their families. Pastoral Care is available during normal business hours,... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Dedicates Higgins Family Memorial

May 04, 2012

Olean General Hospital and the family of the late Frank W. Higgins, former Governor of New York State, joined in a ceremony today to recognize the... [ learn more ]

Zonta Club of Olean makes donation to support cancer research and treatment

Feb 29, 2012

Dr. Gregory Hare, MD; medical director of the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center welcomed the Zonta Club of Olean, along with Karen Fohl, president of... [ learn more ]

Upper Allegheny Health System Names McCune as Board Chair

Feb 29, 2012

Daniel McCune, president and CEO of Allegheny Bradford Corp, has been elected chairman of the Upper Allegheny Health System board of directors. McCune... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Starts Intensivist Program For ICU Care

Oct 11, 2010

Olean General Hospital will soon be part of a select number of hospitals across the country who use specially trained physicians, called intensivists, to direct and provide medical... [ learn more ]

Olean General awarded accreditation by The Joint Commission

Jul 13, 2010

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, Olean General Hospital has earned a three-year accreditation. ... [ learn more ]

Wearing a helmet is critical to preventing head injuries, says Emergency Department's medical director

Jun 29, 2010

So many more head injuries and trauma could be avoided if only bicyclists, skateboarders and in-line skaters took the precautionary measure of wearing a protective helmet. ... [ learn more ]

OGH serving fresh-made, expanded menu for patients and guests

May 17, 2010

Olean General Hospital’s patients and guests are enjoying fresh-made meals that are more nutritional, stay hotter longer and look like high-end restaurant servings. ... [ learn more ]

Auction of young artists' work will benefit Olean General's new nursery

May 12, 2010

Ivers J. Norton Elementary School’s fourth- and fifth-grade students will become community philanthropists when their artwork is auctioned off to raise money to buy bassinets for Olean General Hospital’s... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital nurse goes on mission trip to help Haitians after devastating earthquake

Apr 29, 2010

When the opportunity arose to help desperate Haitians injured and sick from the most violent earthquake to hit the country in 100 years, Thomas Sampson never hesitated to join a medical... [ learn more ]

Dr. Goldstein joins OGH Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine

Apr 28, 2010

Olean General Hospital’s Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at 623 Main St. is announcing the appointment of wound treatment specialist Arthur M. Goldstein, M.D., F.C.C.W.S.,... [ learn more ]

Olean General's Obstetrical Unit and Nursery expansion will enhance comfort and efficiency

Apr 22, 2010

Olean General Hospital has begun a significant renovation project in the fourth-floor Obstetrical Unit and Nursery to make mothers and newborn babies more comfortable, and allow staff... [ learn more ]

OGH supplying information, registration assistance during National Healthcare Decisions Day

Apr 08, 2010

Free public information and registration assistance will be available about advance directives when Olean General Hospital participates in National Healthcare Decisions Day on Friday, April 16, 9 a.m. to noon, in... [ learn more ]

Dr. DiDonato will serve dental centers at OGH and BRMC

Mar 26, 2010

Olean General Hospital’s Gundlah Dental Center and Bradford Regional Medical Center’s McKean County Dental Center announce the addition of Joseph DiDonato III, D.D.S. ... [ learn more ]

Gundlah Dental Center receives Give Kids A Smile Award

Feb 26, 2010

  Some underprivileged Cattaraugus County children will soon be able to obtain preventative dental care and education on proper oral hygiene... [ learn more ]

Olean General's FIM scores are above national average

Feb 23, 2010

Olean General Hospital patients who require post-surgical rehabilitation are being discharged far sooner and at a higher functional level than the... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Launches Second Year of St. Bonaventure University Clinical Experience Program

Sep 22, 2009

Olean General Hospital recently welcomed the second wave of St. Bonaventure University pre-medical students to its one-of-a-kind Clinical Experience in Medicine Program. The Experience in Clinical Medicine will provide 18 students of the SBU pre-med program exposure to a wide scope... [ learn more ]

Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital Announce Plans to Integrate the Two Organizations Under a New Parent Company

Oct 31, 2008

The boards of directors of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH) have signed a non-binding letter of intent to integrate the two not-for-profit organizations under a new parent company. This action is a major, first step... [ learn more ]

New Cardiac Care Technology Aims to Reduce Waiting Time at Olean General Hospital

Jul 09, 2012

Olean General Hospital has introduced new technology which greatly reduces processing time for critical cardiac blood tests in its Emergency Department and Chest Pain Center. The Abbott i-STAT System provides test results at the patient’s bedside in minutes, accelerating the... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Salamanca Health Center adds new services

Jan 09, 2012

Olean General Hospital’s (OGH) Salamanca Health Center has expanded to offer new diagnostic imaging capabilities and updated laboratory facilities. The new diagnostic imaging equipment allows physicians to... [ learn more ]

Gundlah Dental Center Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Jan 05, 2012

OLEAN, NY—Theodore W. Gundlah, former President and CEO of Olean General Hospital was the special guest of honor at the fifth anniversary celebration of the Gundlah Dental Center. Named... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Foundation Launches Annual Campaign

Nov 21, 2011

The 2011 Annual Campaign has begun and focuses on a commitment by leadership to advance surgical services in the region by building a free-standing outpatient surgery center on the hospital... [ learn more ]

OGH Honors Three Retiring Physicians

Jul 21, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) honored three retiring physicians at a breakfast recognition ceremony on Thursday, July 14. Zaheer Babar, M.D., Thomas Lutz, M.D.... [ learn more ]

Roswell Park Cancer Institute and UAHS to Sponsor Genitourinary Cancer Symposium

Jul 19, 2011

Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and two affiliate sites from Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital, will... [ learn more ]

Keeping Our Community Informed: New Safety Standards for Cribs Going Into Effect

Jun 29, 2011

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Beginning Tuesday, July 5, a new generation of cribs, designed to be safer, will be the only ones approved for sale - in stores, online, and even at neighborhood yard sales. Ushering in one of the... [ learn more ]

OGH Distributes Free Sunscreen at Local Pools

Jun 28, 2011

Epiphany Isaac, of Olean, receives a free bottle of sunscreen from Olean General Hospital physical therapist Linda Hatch. Hospital employees distributed the free sunscreen at several local pools,... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Auxiliary Announces New Board Officers

Jun 21, 2011

The Olean General Hospital (OGH) Auxiliary today announced the election of new officers within its Board of Directors. The Auxiliary named Joyce Moser... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Hosts Annual Reception for Residents in UB Rural Track Family Medicine Program

Jun 04, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) hosted its annual reception on Thursday, May 26 for residents in the State University of New York (SUNY) at... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital's Salamanca Health Center Merits Recognition from the American Diabetes Association

Jun 04, 2011

Olean General Hospital’s (OGH) Salamanca Health Center has been awarded recognition into the prestigious Diabetes Recognition Program by the National Committee for Quality... [ learn more ]

OGH Auxiliary Earns 2010 Auxiliary Advocacy Recognition

Jun 03, 2011

The Olean General Hospital (OGH) Auxiliary was named one of 53 recipients of the Healthcare Association of New York State’s (HANYS) 2010 Auxiliary Advocacy Recognition, which acknowledges... [ learn more ]

First Annual Golf to Fight Cancer Event Raises Money for Regional Cancer Care

Jun 03, 2011

More than 300 people participated in the Olean General Hospital (OGH) Foundation’s first annual “Golf to Fight Cancer” event on Wednesday at Bartlett... [ learn more ]

OGH Honors Nurses at Seventh Annual Hilal Nursing Recognition Program

Jun 03, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) honored its nursing staff during the seventh annual Hilal Nursing Recognition Program on Thursday, May 12 in conjunction with... [ learn more ]

OGH Becomes Member of Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance

Apr 26, 2011

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) today announced that Olean General Hospital (OGH) has become a new member of the Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital's Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center Earns Accreditation from American College of Radiology

Apr 25, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) today announced that the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center—a premiere affiliate site of Roswell Park Cancer Institute—has earned a... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital's Sleep Disorder Center at the Hampton Inn Offering Free Monthly Obstructive Sleep Apnea Clinics

Apr 06, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) today announced that its Sleep Disorder Center at The Hampton Inn, an accredited member center of The American Academy... [ learn more ]

Dr. Muhammed Javed Receives Physician of the Year Honor from National Kidney Foundation of Western New York

Mar 31, 2011

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) today announced that Muhammed Javed, MD has been named Physician of the Year by the National Kidney Foundation... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital's Diabetes Education Program Merits Recognition from the American Diabetes Association

Mar 31, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) today announced that its Diabetes Self-Management Education Program has been awarded a three-year extension of the prestigious Education Recognition... [ learn more ]

Upper Allegheny Health System Senior Vice President Earns Fellowship in the American College of Physician Executives

Mar 16, 2011

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) today announced that William F. Mills, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, CMSL, FAAFP, Senior Vice President of Quality and... [ learn more ]

Upper Allegheny Health System Offers Array of Support Groups and Clinics at Member Hospitals

Mar 04, 2011

Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) today announced a complete schedule of meeting dates, times and locations for various support groups and clinics offered... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Foundation Prepares to "Golf to Fight Cancer"

Mar 02, 2011

The Olean General Hospital Foundation today announced the first-ever “Golf to Fight Cancer” scramble, which will take place Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Announces Improvements to Intensive Care Unit

Mar 02, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) is now officially one of the few hospitals in the nation that utilize specially trained physicians, called intensivists, for the direction and provision... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Introduces Live Construction Camera For New Ambulatory Surgery Center

Mar 02, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) today announced the installation of a new live camera designed to help community members track the progress of construction... [ learn more ]

OGH Foundation to Conduct Auction February 18-19

Feb 17, 2011

The Olean General Hospital Auction and Antique Appraisal Event will begin Friday, February 18 at the Daniel A. Carter Auction and Event Center in Allegany. The Auction Hunters Antique and Appraisal Day is slated from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday.... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Welcomes New Physician

Jan 06, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) today announced the addition of Sam J. Samuel, MD, PhD, as its newest physician to join the hospital’s medical... [ learn more ]

Katie Krawczyk Appointed Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Jan 05, 2011

Katie Krawczyk has been appointed Upper Allegheny Health System’s new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She assumed her responsibilities December 8, 2010. Katie comes to Upper Allegheny Health System from Empire State Development, where she was the Upstate Director... [ learn more ]

Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center Raises Awareness During January National Cervical Health Awareness Month

Jan 05, 2011

The United States Congress recently designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month.  In recognition of this important health observance, The Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center... [ learn more ]

Article by Dr. William Mills Published in National Magazine

Jan 04, 2011

Upper Allegheny Health System Senior Vice President of Quality and Professional Affairs William Mills, MD, MMM, CPE, CMSL, FAAFP, authored an article for HCPro, Incorporated, a leading provider of integrated information, education, products and services in the areas of healthcare... [ learn more ]

OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES FIRST BABY OF 2011

Jan 03, 2011

Olean General Hospital (OGH) today announced the arrival of the first baby of the New Year.  Zander Elliott Johnson arrived at 3:15 p.m. on January 1, 2011. ... [ learn more ]

OGH Honored with GOACC 2010 Enterprising Business Award

Nov 05, 2010

Olean General Hospital has been named a recipient of a 2010 Enterprising Business award given... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital

Nov 02, 2010

Over the past 18 months, Olean General Hospital has progressed on the development of a new hospital medication safety system led by Leroy Hanchett, Ph.D., Pharm.D., director of the OGH Pharmacy. Olean General Hospital is proud to report that the American... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Breaks Ground for new Ambulatory Surgery Center

Oct 27, 2010

Olean General Hospital marked the start of an important new project for the advancement of surgical services in the community on October 27, with a groundbreaking ceremony... [ learn more ]

OGH Unveils Commemorative Plaques at St. Francis Heritage Garden Event

Oct 26, 2010

On October 26, 2010, Olean General Hospital (OGH) held a special dedication ceremony in the newly renovated St. Francis Heritage Garden located on the hospital’s campus to recognize the... [ learn more ]

OGH Pharmacy's Safety Initiative Receives National Attention

Sep 30, 2010

Olean General Hospital’s commitment to quality and patient safety was recently recognized by the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals In Pursuit Of Excellence (HPOE – www.hpoe.org) website. ... [ learn more ]

SBU Students Attend OGH Clinical Experience Program

Sep 30, 2010

Olean General Hospital recently welcomed a new wave of St. Bonaventure University pre-medical students to its one-of-a-kind Clinical... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Opens Renovated Nursery & OB Unit

Sep 16, 2010

Olean General Hospital hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the completion of a major renovation and expansion project of its Obstetrical (OB) Unit and Nursery.  The project... [ learn more ]

OGH's Chest Pain Center diagnoses nearly 250 patients in first year

Jun 14, 2010

Chest discomfort may not always be an indication someone is suffering a heart attack but those patients have still been getting prompt diagnosis and treatment at Olean General Hospital’s Chest Pain... [ learn more ]

Upper Allegheny Health System announces senior leadership team

Feb 19, 2010

The senior management team has been named for Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the newly formed parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital. ... [ learn more ]

Timothy J. Finan Named President and CEO Of Upper Allegheny Health System

Feb 19, 2010

  The Board of Directors of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), the parent company of Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital,... [ learn more ]

Olean General Adopts New Logo to Reflect Integration

Dec 10, 2009

      Olean General Hospital has adopted a new logo that reflects its integration under the Upper Allegheny Health System with Bradford Regional Medical Center. The new logo embodies the modern look and style of... [ learn more ]

Dr. Javed Receives Third Quarter Golden Stethoscope Award

Oct 28, 2009

Olean General Hospital officials presented the third quarter Golden Stethoscope Award to Muhammed Javed, M.D. at this month’s Hospital Board meeting. ... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Revises Visitation Policy During Flu Season

Oct 01, 2009

Olean General Hospital is changing its visitation policy in light of the threat of swine flu.  The new policy prohibits anyone under the age of 17 from... [ learn more ]

Olean General Hospital Lab Earns National Accreditation

Aug 31, 2009

The clinical laboratory at Olean General Hospital recently earned another two-year accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. National Quality Approval and accreditation is based upon analysis of... [ learn more ]

OGH Conducted Cardiovascular Screenings

Aug 21, 2009

On August 19, David DiMarco, M.D., Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, and the Olean General Hospital Diagnostic Imaging team received a dozen patients for the first in a series of cardiovascular screening programs for persons... [ learn more ]

Physician Referral Bonus Offered to Community Members

Aug 21, 2009

Olean General Hospital’s newest recruitment tool will pay $10,000 to $15,000 to anyone referring a physician candidate. (Certain restrictions apply.) CALL TOM HUNT, physician recruitment coordinator at (716) 375-6106 for details.... [ learn more ]

Dr. Aaron Hill Receives 2nd Quarter Golden Stethoscope Award

Aug 21, 2009

Aaron Hill, MD, board certified general internist, is the recipient of Olean General Hospital’s quarterly 2009 Golden Stethoscope Award. Timothy Finan, president & CEO, and David Prince,... [ learn more ]

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