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?
North Baltimore Specialty Clinic, a division of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices, has opened its doors at the North Baltimore Medical & Diagnostic Center. Expert cardiac care, provided by experienced professionals from the Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio, is now available…close to home. Appointments can be made by calling 419.257.2420. For more information, visit bit.ly/NorthBaltimoreSpecialty. In addition to North Baltimore, our family of professionals offer convenient specialty care in Findlay, Bluffton, Carey and Ottawa.
In this "Weekend Doctor Column," Cheryl Huffman, MD discusses helpful resources for parents who are navigating life and school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find her helpful tips here: bit.ly/3j3bMa5.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tom Zhou to the team at ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. He is currently welcoming new patients! To schedule an appointment call 419.423.5492 or for more information visit bit.ly/3mMsaOF.
Meet the associates who work in Blanchard Valley Pain Management - Bluffton! Our board-certified physicians and clinical staff are trained to provide the most advanced treatments in the management of pain and our goal is to provide the least invasive, most effective treatment possible to help you regain your normal body function.
These individuals work hard every day to ensure our mission, vision and values are are met. Thank you for being a part of #TeamBVHS!
SUN, 27 SEP
Julie Cole Charity Golf Classic
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.
Beginning October 21, the Nearly New Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. They can be found at 306 Lima Avenue in Findlay.
Studies show that COVID-19 affects more than just the lungs, specifically in collegiate athletes and others who exercise regularly while infected. Myocarditis is a viral infection of the heart muscle which can cause inflammation and damage. Read more about how COVID-19 is linked to this heart condition in the “Weekend Doctor Column” by Michael Stump, MD: bit.ly/34BaYU1.
Excited to share photos of your baby? Blanchard Valley Health System offers decorative frames to use on Facebook as tribute to babies born at Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital.
To find the baby frames:
• Click on your profile picture and “update” to a photo of your newborn (be sure to save!)
• Click your profile picture again and select "update profile picture”
• Select "add frame"
• Search "Blanchard Valley"
• Choose your favorite and save
• Be sure to use the hashtag #BVHSbabies and tag Blanchard Valley Health System
Meet Sherri Leary, an administrative assistant in the Administration department! She has been an associate at Blanchard Valley Health System for two years and says her favorite part about working at BVHS is getting to be a part of the wonderful culture, where “I get to witness camaraderie each and every day.”
Thank you Sherri, for you dedication to helping others! #TeamBVHS
Stay tuned to learn about the new, exciting opportunities we will be offering our patients!🎉
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October 28 at 9:07 AM ·
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!
FRI, NOV 20 AT 2:00 PM EST
Holiday Memorial Wreath Making
THU, NOV 19 AT 12:00 PM EST
Holiday Memorial Wreath Making
Extraordinary people lead to exceptional care! Birchaven Village and Independence House, divisions of Blanchard Valley Health System, are hiring STNAs who live by this vision. Now offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus!
To learn more about this exciting career opportunity or to apply visit bit.ly/BVHSSTNA. If you require assistance with filling out an application or have questions, please contact nbrammer@bvhealthsystem.org.
Today is #GivingTuesday and the final day to double your gift to the Charity Care Fund! Donors like you have already raised $11,000 for charity care this month. Help Blanchard Valley Health System provide access to high-quality care to the families in our community that need it. Donate today at bvhealthsystem.org/charitycare.
Discover the unique culture within Blanchard Valley Health System’s organization and family of professionals with our new, additional page BVHS Experience. Join us in sharing our BVHS spirit through the communities we serve! #TeamBVHS 🍏
BVHS Experience
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Welcome to the Blanchard Valley Health System Experience page! Find exciting content such as candid photos, testimonials, associate features and get to know our providers on a more personal level. Follow along with us to discover the culture that makes our health system so special.
Today we're asking some of our physicians, "what's your favorite ice cream flavor?"
THU, DEC 3 AT 5:15 PM EST
COVID-19 Clinic and Early Treatment Options at BVHS : A Virtual Presentation of the Live & Learn Series
THU, DEC 3 AT 12:00 PM EST
Our Response to the Rising COVID-19 Cases in Our Community - Part II
Meet Dr. Peter Rossi! He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery at Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio, with a professional interest in open heart surgery, lung cancer surgery, aneurysms and mitral valve repair.
In his free time, Dr. Rossi spends time with his wife, two children and have rescued several dogs and cats. He also enjoys sports and cars!
To learn more about the Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio, visit bit.ly/2SwDCiZ.
With so many contraceptive options it may be hard to pick which is right for you. Read about the benefits of an intrauterine device with Dr. Jessica Lafyatis’s “Weekend Doctor Column,” online at bit.ly/3kJWB5V.
BVHS Experience
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Meet Lori Morris! She serves as a patient data system analyst in our revenue cycle department! She has been a Blanchard Valley Health System associate for more than 43 years. One of her main job responsibilities is managing help desk tickets related to our internal patient information system.
She says her favorite thing about her job is that “it keeps me on my toes. Systems change often, so you are forever learning something new!”
Join us in thanking Lori for her dedication to excellence!
At Physicians Plus Urgent Care, our experienced team offers same-day COVID-19 testing and results for symptomatic patients. Typically, results are back within 15 minutes. As an added convenience, telehealth appointments are available upon request.
Physicians Plus Urgent Care hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Our team is ready and waiting to serve you.
For more information about Physicians Plus Urgent Care, please visit bvhealthsystem.org/urgentcare.
Summer will be here before you know it! Prepare for warmer seasons with laser hair removal, the most effective method of permanent hair reduction. Make an appointment by calling 419.429.7600.
BVHS Experience
February 9 at 2:54 PM ·
Did you know? We are offering a sign-on bonus of $2,500 for our STNA positions!
Independence House is searching for STNAs who live by our mission, vision and values. Responsibilities include caring for the personal needs and comfort of our residents, under the supervision of a charge nurse.
To apply you must be over 16 years old and have an active state tested nurse aide certification within the state of Ohio or have completed a nurse aide training with a certification of completion. To apply, visit bit.ly/2N7BCyG.
At Bluffton Hospital, our experienced emergency room team offers elite quality care within a safe environment. Each patient is placed in a clean and private exam room. Additionally, drive-up COVID-19 testing is available seven days per week. For patients requiring infusion therapy/blood transfusion services, flexible scheduling is available seven days per week. The safety of our patients is our top priority. We’re here for you.
For more information regarding emergency services at Bluffton Hospital, please visit bvhealthsystem.org/bluffton.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Vinaya Gaduputi to the team at Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio! He is currently welcoming new patients. To schedule an appointment call 419.429.7637. For more information about the services offered at this practice, visit bit.ly/39HQdsm.
