Join us for a virtual Live & Learn session presented via Facebook Live and YouTube on Wednesday, September 30 at Noon!
Allison Westcott, MD and Sarah Weihrauch, physician’s assistant (PA-C) of Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology will co-host a livestream event spotlighting the services and care options provided by their experienced team. William Kose, MD, Vice President of special projects, will serve as the event’s moderator.
Women's Health: Why Choose BVHS?
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Please join us in congratulating Courtney Ferguson, RN, our October associate of the month! She is a registered nurse and surgery service line coordinator at Bluffton Hospital and has been a Blanchard Valley Health System associate for eight years. “I love my job because I go to work knowing everyone shares the same vision of working together to make the patient experience the best it can possibly be,” she said.
Congratulations, Courtney!
Join us for a virtual Live & Learn session presented via Facebook Live and YouTube on Wednesday, September 30 at Noon!
Allison Westcott, MD and Sarah Weihrauch, physician’s assistant (PA-C) of Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology will co-host a livestream event spotlighting the services and care options provided by their experienced team. William Kose, MD, Vice President of special projects, will serve as the event’s moderator.
Shawne had to use a wheelchair due to pain in her back from an injury, but through regular appointments at Blanchard Valley Pain Management she no longer needs one! Shawne remarked, “the staff at Blanchard Valley Pain Management are wonderful. They are friendly, helpful and most of all they listen. Now that I have grandkids, I’m more grateful than ever that I can keep up with them.”
To learn more about Blanchard Valley Pain Management, visit bvhealthsystem.org/pain or call 1.888.458.5550.
We are searching for an extraordinary residential care nurse to join the Birchaven Village team! The right candidate must:
• Have graduated from an approved school of nursing
• Have a current Ohio license for nursing
To see the complete job listing or to apply, visit bit.ly/3mSmmTP.
The Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green has moved! You can now find our services on the second floor of Wood County Hospital. Our Hospice Care Center offers a medical director on staff 24 hours per day, full-time nursing staff and physicians specializing in symptom and pain management. For more information visit: bit.ly/3lIxUaJ.
With COVID-19 ongoing, there are questions of when to get the flu vaccine. Learn about the best timing in this “Weekend Doctor Column” by Kris Kaufman, APRN-CNP: bit.ly/33UnxL6.
North Baltimore Specialty Clinic, a division of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices, has recently opened its doors within North Baltimore Medical & Diagnostic Center and is accepting patients!
Expert cardiac care, provided by experienced professionals from the Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio, is now available. Appointments can be made by calling 419.257.2420. For more information, visit bit.ly/NorthBaltimoreSpecialty.
Meet Amy Leach, Director of Corporate PR & Marketing! She has been a valued associate at Blanchard Valley Health System for more than nine years. When describing her role, she says, “I have the privilege to lead communications, marketing, advertising and community relations for BVHS. I am extremely proud of my team’s work which attracts patients to our system and provides support to our clinical colleagues. BVHS is a very special place.”
Thank you Amy, for your commitment to making BVHS successful! #TeamBVHS
Have you heard? It’s almost time for us to share our exciting news! Stay tuned, you don’t want to miss the special announcement.
Blanchard Valley Hospital is searching for an exceptional registered nurse to join the Ortho, Neuro, Post Op and Surgery team. Required qualifications include:
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Must have a current Ohio RN license
• Must have a BCLS certification within six months of being hired
For more information or to apply, visit bit.ly/2PnwLYa.
Join us for a virtual Live & Learn session on Tuesday, November 10 at Noon!
Dr. Jennifer Hohman, a pediatric hospitalist with Blanchard Valley Hospital and Dr. Bill Kose, vice president of special projects, will co-host a livestream educational discussion on the vital role of pediatric hospitalists and answer common questions for first-time parents.
Pediatric Hospitalists: Caring For Our Littlest Patients
Seizures occur due to excessive electrical activity in the brain, which leads to a change in human function and alertness. An estimated 8-10% of the general population are affected by this. Learn how you could help in this “Weekend Doctor Column,” by Taylor Tweed, PA-C: bit.ly/36evHO6.
As we move into the holiday season, those who have lost a loved one may find it difficult to celebrate. Bridge Home Health & Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, offers bereavement services free to the community.
For more information call 419.423.5351 and ask to be directed to bereavement services.
To make our COVID-19 visitor restrictions a bit easier to understand, Blanchard Valley Health System has created a new visual guide! These handy charts illustrate how our visitor guidelines change, depending on the level and color of each county we serve. To view the charts, visit bit.ly/BVHSvisitors.
Have you recovered from COVID-19? You could make a difference! Your blood plasma could be used to help in the treatment of others currently undergoing treatment for COVID. To find a plasma donation location near you, visit: bvhealthsystem.org/plasmadonation
Dr. Lorie Thomas-Schultz will begin providing expert gynecological services at the Carey Specialty Clinic through Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology in January.
To learn more about the convenient care Dr. Lorie Thomas-Schultz will be offering, visit bit.ly/32cDPNR. To schedule an appointment, call 419.396.0567.
Did you know? Physicians Plus Urgent Care now offers three types of Covid-19 testing!
Each patient will be screened by a provider to determine the type of testing needed. Additionally, monoclonal antibody therapy treatment is available to patients with referral at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Physicians Plus Urgent Care is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Walk-ins are accepted and telehealth appointments are available. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 419.423.3888.
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We are searching for an ambulette driver to join Hanco EMS Bowling Green team. The right candidate must:
•Have a valid Ohio driver’s license
•Be CPR certified within 30 days of hire
To view a complete list of requirements or to apply visit bit.ly/AmbuletteBVHS
Bluffton Hospital will now be distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to local residents who are 70 years of age or older on a first-come, first serve basis.
For more information about receiving the vaccine in Bluffton, visit bit.ly/3tgme3I.
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What is Bamlanivimab and how does it help with COVID-19? This “Weekend Doctor Column,” written by Leah Eiden, MD discusses how this treatment has shown promising results for combating coronavirus symptoms, especially when caught early. Read more at bit.ly/2YrEzg8.