Blanchard Valley Health System

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Independence House will host their annual classic car show Friday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Independence House parking lot, 1000 Independence Road, Fostoria.

Classic cars will be displayed and the event will include food and refreshments. The show is free and open to the public. In the case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for June 15.

Those wishing to bring their classic cars for display should call 419.435.8505 to register or register the day of the event.

Opened in 1991, Independence House offers independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation services. 

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Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 1721 Medical Blvd., Suite D, Findlay, will offer sports physicals to area students throughout May, June, July and August.

Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a completed physical form. Physicals cost $25 payable by check or cash at the scheduled appointment.

Providers at Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine include James Davidson, MD, Michael Stump, MD, Stanislaw Dajczak, MD, Katie Fultz, PA-C and Mary Singian, PA-C.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 419.429.6473.

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Birchaven Village will host a tribute to the United States Organization's (USO) shows of the past from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19, at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.

Veterans, spouses of veterans and a guest are invited to a night of hors doeuvres, drinks and entertainment. The entertainment includes The Flag City Rock and Soul Revue, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator and the Hancock County's Marine Corps color guard.

RSVP by Friday, May 11, to Jeanne Kolhoff, Birchaven Village, 419-348-6978 or [email protected].

When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts

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Dr. Deepak Gulati
Neurologist and Stroke Specialist at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center an affiliate of Blanchard Valley Health System

When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts.

Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain stops. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. That’s why stroke specialists often say “time is brain.”

Nominated for the Ohio Health Care Worker of the Year Award

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Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has named Michelle Stratton, RN, the BVHS Associate of the Year and has been nominated for the Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award, presented by the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA).

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ENT and Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio and the Facial Plastic Surgery Center of Northwest Ohio, 1110 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 9.

The community is invited to tour the facility and meet the providers and care team.

Persons attending will receive education on ENT specialties, education on allergies, exclusive offers for cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery and education on audiology and hearing aid technology.

Attendees will also be entered to win a pair of Bose Quiet comfort 35 II noise canceling headphones and cosmetic injections.

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