Garrett Regional Medical Center

02/02/2026

Celebrating Our Nurse Residency Graduates at GRMC! 🎓

Garrett Regional Medical Center is proud to celebrate the successful completion of our Nurse Residency Program by Lauren Baker, Bryttney Lewis, Robert Pattison, Gracie Plessinger, and Morgan Winegardner.

Over the course of this year-long program, these nurses transitioned from the classroom to the bedside through structured mentorship, peer collaboration, and focused education on communication, patient safety, professional growth, and compassionate care.

Their dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence have made a meaningful impact on our patients and our teams.

We are incredibly proud of each of these nurses and look forward to watching them continue to grow and thrive in their nursing careers right here at GRMC.

Please join us in congratulating them on this important milestone! 💙

01/30/2026

Robotic-Assisted Surgery—Now Available at GRMC ✨

Advanced care is closer than you think at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System is now available, offering patients highly precise, minimally invasive surgical options close to home.

Robotic-assisted procedures at GRMC are performed by Dr. Milagros Lopez Gerena, whose expertise allows for greater precision, smaller incisions, and less impact on surrounding tissue—often leading to less postoperative pain, shorter recovery times, and a faster return to daily life.

Robotic-assisted surgery is currently used for select general surgery procedures, including gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and colectomy.

💙 At GRMC, we’re committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care right here in our community—and robotic-assisted surgery is another way we’re helping patients heal faster and get back to the life they love.

01/29/2026

Clear answers start with clear images. 🩻

At Garrett Regional Medical Center, our Radiology Services, in partnership with the Oakland MRI Center, provide advanced imaging close to home—with timely results and flexible hours designed around you.

From CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, nuclear medicine, and mobile PET scans to MRI, 3D mammography, and DEXA bone density scans, our experienced imaging teams use advanced technology to support accurate diagnosis and confident care.

📞 Schedule or Learn More
Radiology Services: 301-533-4180

Trusted imaging. Local care. Strong partnerships—working together for your health!

01/28/2026

Now Hiring at GRMC 🌟

Garrett Regional Medical Center is growing, and we’re excited to welcome new team members who are passionate about caring for our community.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your work truly makes a difference, this is your opportunity.

Come be part of a supportive, team-driven environment and help us continue delivering high-quality care close to home. We can’t wait to meet you!

View current openings at GRMC:
www.wvumedicine.org/careers/oakland

💥New Opportunities Await💥

Check out the most recent positions posted at WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital and Garrett Regional Medical Center

Come join our growing teams! We can't wait to meet you!

GRMC >> www.wvumedicine.org/careers/oakland
PVH >> www.wvumedicine.org/careers/keyser-2

01/27/2026

❄️ Cold outside? Icy parking lots? No worries! Free Valet Parking at Garrett Regional Medical Center has you covered!

Don't worry about missing your appointment and let our friendly valet attendant handle your vehicle safely and securely. Stay warm and dry while your car is parked—no stress, no hassle!

✔️ Convenient drop-off at the main entrance
✔️ Fast & efficient service so you can get inside quickly
✔️ Safe & secure—your car is protected while you focus on your visit

During the winter months, our free valet makes getting to the hospital safer, warmer, and more convenient than ever.

01/27/2026

✨ Robotic-Assisted Surgery is Here at Garrett Regional Medical Center! ✨

We’re proud to bring state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgical procedures to our community with the addition of the da Vinci surgical robot.

This technology allows our skilled surgical team to perform complex procedures with greater precision, smaller incisions, and less impact on surrounding tissue.

For patients, this means less postoperative pain, quicker recovery, and a faster return to daily life — all while receiving care close to home.

“Introducing robotic-assisted surgery at GRMC is another step in our mission to ensure the people of our region have access to exceptional care right here at home,” says Mark Boucot, President and CEO of GRMC and Potomac Valley Hospital.

“Robotic surgery helps people heal with less pain and get back to their routines faster,” adds Dr. Milagros Lopez Gerena, who recently performed GRMC’s first robotic-assisted surgery. “If we can make surgery easier on our patients and keep them close to home for care, that means everything to me.”

Currently, the technology is used for select general surgery procedures, including gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and colectomy.

💙 At GRMC, we’re committed to bringing advanced, compassionate care to our region. Robotic-assisted surgery is another way we’re helping patients heal faster and get back to the life they love.

01/26/2026

Due to weather conditions, WVU Medicine McHenry Urgent Care will close today at 6:00 p.m.

Urgent Care will reopen tomorrow, January 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

01/26/2026

Know Where to Go: ER, Urgent Care, or Your Doctor? 🏥

Not sure if you need emergency care, urgent care, or can wait for your primary doctor? GRMC is here to help you make the right choice!

Go to the ER if you experience: sudden chest pain, trouble breathing, severe pain, major injuries, or any life-threatening symptoms.

Visit Urgent Care for migraines, minor injuries, infections, or non-life-threatening issues that still need care today.

See your Primary Care Provider for routine concerns like colds, rashes, medication refills, or wellness checkups.

Knowing where to go can save time, reduce stress, and get you the right care faster!

01/25/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️

Due to the impending weather forecast, WVU Medicine McHenry Urgent Care will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe.

01/23/2026

❄️ Weather update: Because of expected weather conditions, all Garrett Regional Medical Center clinics will open at 12:00 p.m. noon on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding—stay warm and safe!

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Robert “Bobby” Pattison, RN I, GRMC’s Employee of the Month for January! 🌟

On Christmas night, Bobby went above and beyond to bring joy to patients while working the night shift. Dressed as Buddy the Elf, he spread holiday cheer throughout the ER, lifting the spirits of patients and staff alike.

Even after changing out of the costume, he put it back on for pediatric patients—taking extra time to make them smile and feel at ease.

Bobby’s compassion and dedication truly reflect GRMC’s mission.

Help us congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition! 💙

01/22/2026

Please help us congratulate GRMC’s Subacute Unit for being named Best of Garrett County 2025 for outstanding inpatient physical therapy!

Their expertise, dedication, and compassionate care help patients recover stronger and faster every day.

We are so fortunate to have such a talented team serving our community and providing top-quality physical therapy that truly makes a difference.

Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support GRMC—your encouragement allows us to keep delivering excellence in care! 💙