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Part of the ‘Living Through Loss’ Series on Feb. 18
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, February 7, 2019

The February presentation of the “Living through Loss” series will be held on Monday, Feb. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and titled “Taking Care of You.” This presentation will take place in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital located at 1900 S. Main St. in Findlay.

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Weekend doctor: Alcohol Consumption and Cirrhosis

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, February 2, 2019

By Brenda Keller
Certified Nurse Practitioner at Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio

One of the common responses to a diagnosis of cirrhosis, the late stage of progressive liver damage, is “How much does she/he drink?” It is known that excessive alcohol consumption can be associated with cirrhosis. However, there are several causes outside of alcohol consumption.

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BVHS offers scholarships to area students, BVHS associates

Posted by Icon K on Sunday, January 27, 2019

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. BVHS associates and current college students may be eligible to apply.

A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications and contact information can be viewed at bvhealthsystem.org/scholarships by clicking on the “Scholarships” link under the “Health Care Professionals” menu. 

Those who receive a BVHS scholarship may be required to make a commitment to the organization. Available scholarships are as follows:

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Weekend doctor: Hospice care is not a death sentence

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, January 26, 2019

By: Chelsie Niese
RN, Clinical Educator at Bridge Home Health and Hospice

Many patients and their families decline hospice care because the patient is “not ready to die.” I understand and have empathy toward someone who does not want to die, but receiving hospice care does not cause death. The reality is hospice care enhances many patients’ quality of life so that they are able to enjoy more of their time with family and friends.

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Living through Loss presentation moved to Jan. 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 21, 2019

Due to the bitter cold and icy roads, Bridge Bereavement Services is rescheduling the January "Living through Loss" presentation titled "Understanding Depression through Grief" for Monday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium of Blanchard Valley Hospital.

This is the same time, location and presenter, only a different date. The original date for this event was Jan. 21.

 

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Weekend doctor: Dermatitis on the hands

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, January 19, 2019

By Kelly Koenig, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Blanchard Valley Medical Associates – Dermatology

Many people suffer from various rashes to their hands. We use our hands in countless ways throughout the day, so itchy, painful and sometimes blistering or cracked skin on our hands can have a huge impact on our daily activities. Fortunately, there are solutions.

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