Harbor Regional Health

04/03/2026

Please Join Us in Celebrating Virgil Nusbaum, Health Information Management, the Beacon Award Recipient for April 2026!

Here is what was said about Virgil:
Virgil went out of his way to help me with an urgent request for records for a patient and family in crisis. I was impressed with how Virgil was able to adhere to all of the HIPPA requirements but remain flexible with rapid response times in providing records. He did it all with a sense of humor despite my unreasonable requests. The outcome was truly helping people who were feeling desperate and had not necessarily found the help they needed elsewhere.
Thanks Virgil
Phil Royer

And from your Supervisor:
Virgil is the face of the Health Information Management (HIM) department at the patient window and has been for the last ten years. His team and fellow hospital employees enjoy his company and go to him for his conversation, a joke, or his expertise. Every Christmas, Virgil volunteers for employee recognition and activities for skate with Santa that brings great joy. Quick to belt out a tune that can be heard throughout the first floor he gives us reason to rock along with him.

Always there to help out colleagues, patients, and his team this is very much appreciated, especially during difficult times. Acknowledged regularly for keeping his workspace fun, Virgil is visited often by those he has helped past and present to be given praise. The HIM department is lucky to have Virgil as part of the team, and we celebrate his much deserved Beacon award!

Virgil will be put into the running for our 2026 Lighting the Way Legend Award.
Thank you for lighting the way and congratulations!

04/02/2026

WE'RE NOT FOOLING! It is only ONE MONTH until Harbor Regional Health launches our new electronic medical records system, Meditech Expanse!

This is a huge and exciting project for our organization. It has taken and will continue to take a significant amount of work to make this project happen, but the benefit to you and to HRH is totally worth the effort. More to come as we get closer.

03/31/2026

Please Join Us in Honoring Our Physicians, Happy Doctors’ Day!

On Doctors’ Day, we proudly recognize and thank our physicians for their unwavering dedication to our patients, our community, and one another. Your clinical expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence make a meaningful difference every single day—often in ways unseen, but always deeply felt.

Whether providing care at the bedside, supporting colleagues, leading improvements, or answering the call when it matters most, your contributions are essential to the strength and success of our organization.

Today, and every day, we are grateful for the care you provide, the lives you touch, and the trust you uphold. Thank you for all that you do.

Happy Doctors’ Day 💙

03/27/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

We’ve received reports of individuals calling people in our community, asking about their medical records and attempting to sell equipment based on false diagnoses.

Please know, Harbor Regional Health will never call you to sell medical devices or equipment.

Do not share your personal or health information over the phone unless you are certain who you are speaking with.

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately and do not provide any information.

Please share this alert with your friends and family, especially those who may be more vulnerable to scams.

Your safety and privacy matter. Please stay alert.

03/24/2026

Please join us in honoring our social workers, Heather, Rob, Shara, Christina, and Phil, Director of Care Transitions, during Social Work Month.

Our social workers play an essential role in caring for some of our most vulnerable patients, helping individuals and families navigate complex medical, emotional, and social challenges with compassion, professionalism, and steady support.

Whether they are coordinating safe discharges, connecting patients with critical resources, supporting families through difficult moments, or working alongside our care teams to remove barriers to healing, their impact is felt throughout Harbor Regional Health and in the lives of the patients we serve.

We are grateful for their commitment and proud to have them on our team.

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

We are currently experiencing a surge in hospitalizations at Harbor Regional Health.

At this time, all properly staffed inpatient beds are full. We currently have 30 patients on our 3rd floor, 10 in CCU, and 10 more patients in the Emergency Department waiting for an inpatient bed. We also have several patients in extended hold status, including social and behavioral health holds.

What this means for our community is simple, Emergency Department wait times are longer than usual. Patients who can safely be evaluated or treated in our triage area or lobby may receive care there while we work to prioritize the most urgent needs and move patients to the appropriate level of care as space becomes available.

We are also seeing COVID on the rise in our community, so please take precautions, stay home if you are sick, and be thoughtful about protecting those who may be more vulnerable.

Our team is working hard to care for every patient safely and as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period of high demand.

03/13/2026

Harbor Regional Health Prompt Care will be closed on Wednesday, March 18, Wednesday, March 25, and Wednesday, April 22 as our team completes required training for our new electronic medical records system, Meditech Expanse.

This training is an important part of preparing for a more connected, modern care experience across Harbor Regional Health. In the long run, the new system will help improve coordination between care settings, reduce duplicate information, and support a smoother experience for patients.

We know temporary closures can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding as we take this important step forward.

Thank you for your patience as we continue working to improve the way we serve our community.

03/05/2026

First week of March and the blooms are already starting. Spring couldn’t wait for spring.

03/03/2026

One Record. All of HRH.

We are excited to announce that on May 1st, Harbor Regional Health is launching a new, unified medical records system: MEDITECH Expanse.

This transition connects Community Hospital with all of our clinics, specialists, and services into one seamless platform. By moving to this single system, your care team will have a real-time, 360-degree view of your health history no matter where you see us. This means better communication between your providers and a more coordinated experience for you.

Accessing Your Records
With this launch, you will have digital access to your records through the MEDITECH MHealth app. You will be able to view your records immediately; additional features, such as messaging your care team and managing appointments, are planned for late 2026 or 2027.

Much more to come about this exciting advance in patient care!

02/16/2026

Happy President's Day!

Please note that many of our clinics and public services are closed for the holiday. As always our Emergency Room is here for you if you need it.

We hope you have a happy healthy and safe holiday.