2 • The Beacon July 29 , 2021

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By Josie Sellers

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 23 to officially celebrate the start of construction for the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center on U . S . 36 across from Walmart .

“ Today marks the beginning of a new era of healthcare in the Coshocton area ,” said Matthew Perry , Genesis HealthCare System president and CEO . “ This ceremony symbolizes the excitement that is building for the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center . Our new facility will combine superior clinical information technology , advanced clinical equipment and the latest in healthcare facility design with the best physicians , nurses , technologist and support staff to create the optimum patient experience .”

Genesis started its commitment to provide healthcare services in Coshocton

County in January when it opened a family practice on Main Street .

“ That is thriving and now seeing 3,000 residents who are receiving primary care right here ,” Perry said . “ We are expanding that now too with a new office across the street .”

In addition to building the medical center at 48119 U . S . 36 , Genesis will open a second primary care physicians office in the shopping plaza next to Walmart .

Genesis ’ goal is to bring the most frequently used healthcare services to people while being able to seamlessly connect them to more options at the hospital ’ s main campus . Perry believes this is the future for small rural communities and a way to connect them to new and better services .

The Genesis Coshocton Medical Center will have 60,000 square feet of

Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony were Gary Fischer , Coshocton County Commissioner ; Don Wells , Tuscarawas Township trustee ; Mark Mills , Coshocton City mayor ; Tiffany Swigert , Coshocton Port Authority executive director ; Matt Perry , Genesis HealthCare System president and CEO ; Pat Nash , Genesis HealthCare System board chair ; Linda Scott , The Montgomery Foundation president / executive director ; Bob Pell , Coshocton Foundation executive director ; and Jerry Nolder , Genesis HealthCare Foundation executive director .

floor space in a one-story structure that features a modern design with amenities to enhance the patient experience . Services available include an emergency department , outpatient surgery center , overnight observation unit , imaging department , laboratory , pharmacy , cardiac diagnostics , respiratory therapy , a medical office building for physician specialists , and physical , occupational and speech therapies . The facility will be staffed by over 200 full-time employees .

“ This new building and all the technology are just

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tools for our people to provide each patient with compassionate and excellent care ,” Perry said .

The project is supported by the community through gifts from the Montgomery Foundation , the Coshocton Foundation and the Genesis HealthCare Foundation .

By Jen Jones

The Anchor Church on West Pine Street in Coshocton has purchased the former Habitat for Humanity ReStore building and also is planning a community fun day .

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Jordan Sharp , children ’ s ministry director , said they are planning on renovating the former ReStore building . “ The new roof should be finished soon , and then the work inside can begin . We ’ ve already started cleaning up things inside . How fast the renovation goes will depend on when funds become available .”

The plans for the building include a social hall to be used by the church that also can be rented out to the public , a food pantry and a room where someone who needs a place to stay for a night or two can sleep . “ These are the main three things we are focusing on right now ,” Sharp said .

The church also will hold a community fun day on Saturday , Aug . 7 from 11 a . m .

to 3 p . m . at the church . There will be carnival games , a bounce house and an inflatable obstacle course .

“ We are going to have raffles for adults and kids and cake walks . We are working on having live music too . And local businesses donated a lot of items . We are so grateful for that ,” Sharp said .

Sharp said everything is free , and there will be a drawing for a scooter and a bike during their regular Sunday service on Sunday , Aug . 8 .

Food will be available including hot dogs , chips , drinks and treats .

“ We wanted to have a fun day for the community to let people know the church is there . We have a great kids program . Since COVID some people are still hesitant to come out , and we understand that . We just want people to know we are here and to come and meet us and have some fun ,” Sharp said .

Sharp said everyone is invited to the church ’ s services on Sunday at 2 p . m . and Thursday at 7 p . m .