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Weekend doctor: What is Hematuria?

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, November 2, 2019

By Andre Gilbert, MD
Blanchard Valley Urology Associates
Hematuria is a term used when there is an abnormal presence of blood in the urine. Two different forms of hematuria are gross hematuria (urine is red, identified by the naked eye) and microscopic hematuria (identified only by urine tests). It is also very important to pay attention if the hematuria is accompanied by symptoms such as burning sensation to urinate, urinary frequency (daytime or nighttime), urinary urgency, fever, lower abdominal pain and back pain. More concerning is when hematuria has no associated symptoms at all (painless gross hematuria).

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Sign-up underway for holiday memorial wreath-making

Posted by Icon K on Saturday, October 26, 2019

Bridge Hospice Bereavement Services is offering a “Holiday Memorial Wreath-making” event at two locations for those who have lost a loved one. 

Guests will create and display a wreath in memory of loved ones this holiday season. The entire family is welcome to participate in this activity.

This event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from noon to 7 p.m. at Riverbend Park’s Brugeman Lodge in Findlay, and on Friday, Nov. 22, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Bowling Green Community Center, classroom B located at 1245 W/ Newton Road, Bowling Green. Wreath-making sessions will be scheduled in half-hour increments and preregistration is required.

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Weekend doctor: When should I be screened for cancer?

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, October 26, 2019

By Brianne Hottinger, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, TTS
The number one reason to be screened for cancer is to find it in its earliest stages and have a greater potential for cure.

The following are the latest screening guidelines, according to the American Cancer Society: 

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100 great community hospitals

Blanchard Valley Hospital on Becker's Hospital Review’s list for fifth time
Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Blanchard Valley Hospital has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States. This is the fifth time that the organization has received this distinction. 

Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals list is based on a hospital's quality, accolades and service to its community. 

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Weekend doctor: Dangers of E-Cigarettes

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, October 19, 2019

By Angel Mercer, licensed social worker, tobacco treatment specialist
The Armes Family Cancer Care Center, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System
Media reports have recently warned consumers to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. Many people are experiencing illness linked to e-cigarettes, including death. What are e-cigarettes? What are you exposing to your body? What is being done to stop this epidemic?

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BVHS announces clinic collaboration with Mayo Clinic Care Network

The new relationship extends to medical professionals at the Bluffton Hospital
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 14, 2019

Attached at the bottom of this story is a Q and A for frequently asked questions regarding the collaboration.

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Blanchard Valley Health System has announced that it is the first Ohio-based health care facility to join a clinic collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, of Rochester, Minnesota.

The Mayo relationship extends to medical professionals at the  Bluffton Hospital.

In making the announcement on Oct. 10, Scott Malaney, BVHS president and CEO, said, “This is a big day for us.”

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