Bright future ahead for Trinity Hospital Twin City
Thanks to the firm foundation set by the core values of the Sylvania Franciscan Health System, Trinity Hospital Twin City will mark its five-month anniversary of operations with much to celebrate and a positive future outlook. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, Trinity Hospital Twin City assumed operations of the former Twin City Hospital May 10. Guided by the core values of reverence, service and stewardship, the Catholic, not-for-profit hospital’s leaders, physicians and staff wasted no time in initiating the positive changes necessary to strengthen Trinity Hospital Twin City’s ability to serve the community.
In reverence of the health care facility’s history and the dedication of the employees, Trinity Hospital Twin City retained all of the 210 jobs and the majority of the employees of the former Twin City Hospital. Additionally, hospital leaders have continued all hospital operations and maintained the hospital’s commitment to delivering high quality health care.
New services
In the area of service, Trinity Hospital Twin City personnel have worked diligently to restore and enhance the hospital’s service offerings to the community with the goal of enabling area residents to receive the majority of their health care services locally. In October and November, Trinity Hospital Twin City will offer five new services and add three providers to the Trinity Medical Group.
The new services include the following:
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing,
- sleep lab testing,
- cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation,
- stress testing,
- and nuclear medicine.
“We are pleased to offer these new services,” explained Michael Zilm, interim CEO. “One of our first goals upon assuming ownership of the hospital was to bring back these critical services that were previously discontinued by Twin City Hospital.”
Enhanced surgical services
In addition to the new services, Trinity Hospital Twin City’s surgical services will be enhanced thanks to the purchase of a new C-Arm imaging machine. The C-Arm will provide enhanced imaging to surgical procedures requiring X-ray.
New providers
Three new providers are also starting to serve the community this month as part of the hospital-owned Trinity Medical Group.
- Dr. Mohammad Jan, cardiologist
- Dr. Alicia Mills, pediatrician
- Holly Miller-Eshleman, RN, MSN
Dr. Mohammad Jan is a non-invasive cardiologist who is board certified in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular diseases. He has also earned the prestigious distinction of being named a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Jan is currently welcoming new patients at his offices in the Trinity Hospital Twin City first-floor specialty clinic.
Dr. Alicia Mills is a board certified pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatricians. She is currently welcoming new patients at the Trinity Medical Group’s Dover office located at 340 Oxford Street, Suite 220.
Holly Miller-Eshleman is a registered nurse who recently graduated with a Master of Science in nursing degree from Franciscan University in Steubenville. She will be sitting for the nurse practitioner certification exam in the near future. She will be working with Dr. Tim McKnight, board certified family practitioner, in the Trinity Medical Group offices located on the second floor of the hospital.
McKnight, Trinity Hospital Twin City’s medical staff president, stated, “The medical staff is excited to welcome the new physicians to our team of caregivers. Together, we can work to secure the best possible health outcomes for our patients.”
Facility improvements
The hospital’s plant and engineering department has been making minor improvements throughout the hospital during the past few months. The specialty clinic patient rooms and lobby, located on the first floor of the hospital, have recently received fresh paint and carpeting. The largest renovation has been a newly created community education room, the St. Francis Conference Center, also located on the first floor. This center is currently hosting the hospital’s Fit for Life classes and will be used for future community health events.
Community contributions
With the growth of services and providers, the hospital has invested more than $633,000 in new equipment and improvements since May. The following equipment purchases would not have been possible without the funding support of local foundations and the hospital auxiliary.
- Appalachian Regional Commission - $35,000 C-Arm
- Rosenberry Foundation - $35,000 C-Arm
- Tuscarawas County Community Foundation - $5,000 C-Arm
- Trinity Hospital Twin City United Volunteer Auxiliary - $25,000 cardiac and pulmonary rehab
“We are very grateful to the community for their support during these first five months,” remarked Zilm. “We couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome, and we are thankful to those who have supported us by using our services and making charitable contributions. We also want to thank our physicians, employees and volunteers. Without their hard work and passion for service, our progress over the past five months would not have been possible.”
Future plans
“In the future, Trinity Hospital Twin City will continue to remain focused on providing excellent patient care and meeting the health care needs of the community,” Zilm commented. “The investments and strides made in the past five months have set the path for the hospital’s continued growth as the facility looks forward to naming a permanent CEO soon, recruiting additional physicians, certified nurse practitioners and making more investments in new hospital equipment in 2012.”
In reverence of the health care facility’s history and the dedication of the employees, Trinity Hospital Twin City retained all of the 210 jobs and the majority of the employees of the former Twin City Hospital. Additionally, hospital leaders have continued all hospital operations and maintained the hospital’s commitment to delivering high quality health care.
New services
In the area of service, Trinity Hospital Twin City personnel have worked diligently to restore and enhance the hospital’s service offerings to the community with the goal of enabling area residents to receive the majority of their health care services locally. In October and November, Trinity Hospital Twin City will offer five new services and add three providers to the Trinity Medical Group.
The new services include the following:
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing,
- sleep lab testing,
- cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation,
- stress testing,
- and nuclear medicine.
“We are pleased to offer these new services,” explained Michael Zilm, interim CEO. “One of our first goals upon assuming ownership of the hospital was to bring back these critical services that were previously discontinued by Twin City Hospital.”
Enhanced surgical services
In addition to the new services, Trinity Hospital Twin City’s surgical services will be enhanced thanks to the purchase of a new C-Arm imaging machine. The C-Arm will provide enhanced imaging to surgical procedures requiring X-ray.
New providers
Three new providers are also starting to serve the community this month as part of the hospital-owned Trinity Medical Group.
- Dr. Mohammad Jan, cardiologist
- Dr. Alicia Mills, pediatrician
- Holly Miller-Eshleman, RN, MSN
Dr. Mohammad Jan is a non-invasive cardiologist who is board certified in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular diseases. He has also earned the prestigious distinction of being named a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Jan is currently welcoming new patients at his offices in the Trinity Hospital Twin City first-floor specialty clinic.
Dr. Alicia Mills is a board certified pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatricians. She is currently welcoming new patients at the Trinity Medical Group’s Dover office located at 340 Oxford Street, Suite 220.
Holly Miller-Eshleman is a registered nurse who recently graduated with a Master of Science in nursing degree from Franciscan University in Steubenville. She will be sitting for the nurse practitioner certification exam in the near future. She will be working with Dr. Tim McKnight, board certified family practitioner, in the Trinity Medical Group offices located on the second floor of the hospital.
McKnight, Trinity Hospital Twin City’s medical staff president, stated, “The medical staff is excited to welcome the new physicians to our team of caregivers. Together, we can work to secure the best possible health outcomes for our patients.”
Facility improvements
The hospital’s plant and engineering department has been making minor improvements throughout the hospital during the past few months. The specialty clinic patient rooms and lobby, located on the first floor of the hospital, have recently received fresh paint and carpeting. The largest renovation has been a newly created community education room, the St. Francis Conference Center, also located on the first floor. This center is currently hosting the hospital’s Fit for Life classes and will be used for future community health events.
Community contributions
With the growth of services and providers, the hospital has invested more than $633,000 in new equipment and improvements since May. The following equipment purchases would not have been possible without the funding support of local foundations and the hospital auxiliary.
- Appalachian Regional Commission - $35,000 C-Arm
- Rosenberry Foundation - $35,000 C-Arm
- Tuscarawas County Community Foundation - $5,000 C-Arm
- Trinity Hospital Twin City United Volunteer Auxiliary - $25,000 cardiac and pulmonary rehab
“We are very grateful to the community for their support during these first five months,” remarked Zilm. “We couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome, and we are thankful to those who have supported us by using our services and making charitable contributions. We also want to thank our physicians, employees and volunteers. Without their hard work and passion for service, our progress over the past five months would not have been possible.”
Future plans
“In the future, Trinity Hospital Twin City will continue to remain focused on providing excellent patient care and meeting the health care needs of the community,” Zilm commented. “The investments and strides made in the past five months have set the path for the hospital’s continued growth as the facility looks forward to naming a permanent CEO soon, recruiting additional physicians, certified nurse practitioners and making more investments in new hospital equipment in 2012.”
Published: October 10, 2011
