Join President & CEO of Blanchard Valley Health System, Scott Malaney and Vice President of Special Projects, William Kose, MD for a livestream on Thursday, October 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. to discuss COVID-19.
Do you have a question that you would like answered? Please submit your questions prior to the livestream by sending us a direct message on Facebook or by email to community@bvhealthsystem.org. If you are in need of assistance with the livestream, call 419.423.5551. For those who do not have Facebook access, this event will also be streamed live on the Blanchard Valley Health System Youtube Channel.
Our Response to COVID-19 | A Part of the State of Our Organization Series
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While the visitor restrictions are still in place at Birchaven and Independence House, our associates and residents are still in high spirits! They have participated in a range of activities such as bingo, nerf wars, car races and more! Follow along as we update this album!
When pain becomes chronic, it can have long-lasting affects on individuals and their lives. Discover pain-related statistics and why it’s important to seek help in this “Weekend Doctor Column,” written by Dr. Thomas Kindl: bit.ly/3kW8lCK.
We are pleased to welcome Tejal Kaul, MD to the pediatrics team at Caughman Health Center! She is currently welcoming new patients. To schedule an appointment call 419.427.0809 or for more information visit bit.ly/BVHSCaughmanClinic.
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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!
Bluffton Hospital will be offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this Saturday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Eligible individuals now include those who are 18 years and older.
To register, please call 419.369.2323. There are a limited number of vaccines available, and vaccines will be given on a first call, first-served basis. Please do not call the hospital directly. Registrations are being streamlined through the vaccination clinic telephone number only.
To learn more about other vaccination opportunities within our region visit bvhsvaccineconnect.com.
Concussions are complex to diagnose and treat because they present with a wide variety of symptoms. It’s extremely important to seek professional care when a concussion is suspected.
Dr. Michael Stump, a physician at Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, discusses what to look for and which treatment options are available in his “Weekend Doctor Column.” Read the full article at bit.ly/3snf90c.
Meet Joshua Ebel, MD with Blanchard Valley Urology Associates. He is a urologist who specializes in robotic surgery to manage kidney or prostate cancer and also treats overactive bladders and complex kidney stones.
In his free time Dr. Ebel enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling and making baked goods.
To learn more about Blanchard Valley Urology Associates, visit bit.ly/UrologyBVHS.
BVHS Experience
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Meet Paul Gonzales, a file clerk and concierge at EasternWoods Outpatient Center. He has been an associate at Blanchard Valley Health system for 45 years and says what he loves most is, “Knowing I can put a patient at ease and help to make their appointment a little less stressful.”
Thank you Paul, for everything you do! #TeamBVHS
In the third video of his series, Dr. William Kose, Vice President of special projects, answers ten common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Today’s question is, “Does the vaccine protect against the new variants of the virus that are emerging?”
For more information about how to sign up for an upcoming vaccination clinic, visit bvhsvaccineconnect.com.
In less than a week the Julie Cole Charity Golf Classic Virtual Auction opens!
Register today at JulieCole2021.givesmart.com and receive text updates so you don’t miss when bidding goes live.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 32 million Americans have osteoarthritis, many of whom are over the age of 45. Don’t allow arthritis pain to sideline you. Ask your physician about a referral to Blanchard Valley Pain Management. To schedule an appointment, or to learn more, call 1.888.458.5550. To read about the services provided at Blanchard Valley Pain Management, visit bvhealthsystem.org/pain.
If you have a history of allergic reactions, it should be a factor when decided whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or not. This “Weekend Doctor Column,” written by Amber Patterson, MD, a physician with Allergy & Immunology Specialists of Northwest Ohio, offers five points to consider which could help reduce the chance of a reaction.
Read the full article at bit.ly/3eXw9pD.
Meet Thomas Kindl, MD with Blanchard Valley Pain Management. He has a professional interest in interventional pain management as well as shoulder, knee and hip radio frequency ablation treatment. Dr. Kindl seeks to provide a balanced approach to pain care and chronic pain management.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling in his RV and allowing time for fitness activities!
To learn more about Blanchard Valley Pain Management, visit bvhealthsystem.org/pain.
BVHS Experience
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Meet Jamie Heard, care coordinator for Allergy & Immunology of Northwest Ohio. She works closely with patients each day. Her role includes checking patients in and out, calling with lab results and communicating with additional information about a their visit.
Jamie has worked at Blanchard Valley Health System for almost two years, and says her favorite part is, “my coworkers and all of the wonderful patients I get to interact with.”
Thank you Jamie, for all that you do! #TeamBVHS
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology in Carey offers exceptional and convenient women’s care, close to home!
From infertility and menstrual disorders to bladder problems and more, we’re here for you. To learn about the services provided at our Carey location, visit bit.ly/BVHSOBGYNCarey.
To schedule an appointment, call 1.844.OBGYN.4U. For more information about our women's health services, visit bvhealthsystem.org/women.
