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Dr. Robert Puckett joins Carey Medical Center

Posted by LizGH on Thursday, July 11, 2019

Dr. Robert Puckett joins Carey Medical Center

 

Blanchard Valley Medical Practices, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, recently welcomed Robert Puckett, D.O., to Carey Medical Center. The office is located at 120 West S. St., Carey. Dr. Puckett is welcoming new patients.

Dr. Puckett is a Carey native and received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Toledo. He completed his osteopathic medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Puckett then completed his family medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine residency at Millcreek Community Hospital, also in Erie. 

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James Wellman named BVHS chief information officer 

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Blanchard Valley Health System  welcomes James Wellman, CHCIO as the organization’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Wellman will be primarily responsible for overseeing the strategy and development of the information technology department and will join the other members of the BVHS Executive Steering Council.

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Weekend doctor: Health care and human trafficking

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, July 6, 2019

By Mindy Lause, RN
Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department                     
Human trafficking is also known as modern day slavery. It often manifests as prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor, servitude and the removal of organs. Since medical care becomes necessary for trafficked victims due to poor living conditions, abuse and inadequate nutrition, health care professionals are in a unique position to identify this vulnerable patient population.

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Weekend doctor: Dementia signs and symptoms

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, June 29, 2019

By Chris Steffan, RN, ADON
Birchaven Village
Dementia is a general term used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline including impairment in memory, communication and thinking, which is caused by damage to cells in the brain. The symptoms do not appear suddenly but build over time and become more noticeable. Damage can occur for many reasons including increased proteins inside and outside of brain cells, lack of oxygen to the brain, stroke, genetics, medication side effects, depression, alcohol use, and thyroid and vitamin deficiencies.

Symptoms of dementia could be:

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Weekend doctor: Stinging insects

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, June 22, 2019

By Maria Slack, MD
ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
With flowers coloring the landscape and pollen filling the air, we are surrounded by the beauty of the warmer season, and the insects join in the fervor as well. Among the insects that pose both benefits and hazards, bees, hornets and wasps often stand out in our minds. We often unexpectantly encounter or are followed by these unwelcome visitors. Sometimes even within the confines of our homes, they pay a visit.

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Weekend doctor: Skin cancer

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, June 15, 2019

By Jay Alammar, MD
Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States regardless of age, race or skin color.

The disease incidence is reaching an epidemic level. Over 5.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year, and approximately 15,000 people die each year from this disease. The current estimate is that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. The US average annual cost of treating skin cancer is about $8 billion.

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