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When to go to a Primary Care Office vs Urgent Care Center vs Emergency Department

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, April 17, 2021

Health care needs occur at all hours of the day and night. This article is meant to provide helpful information that can be used when determining if you should schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or need more immediate care by choosing a nearby urgent care or hospital emergency department. 

Primary Care Offices: Patients are provided with ongoing medical needs, the ability for continuation of care and treatment options. Patients who seek care at their doctor’s office will need to call and schedule an appointment based on available openings.

These services include, but are not limited to:   

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Screening examinations

During COVID-19 pandemic
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, April 10, 2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which has lasted the better part of a year now, many things have been postponed, cancelled or rescheduled. Family gatherings, vacations and sports are just a few examples of things that may have been put off for another time. Unfortunately, many people have also experienced this with their recommended health screening examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. For many reasons, routine screening examinations may have been postponed, cancelled or rescheduled. In fact, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that an estimated 31.5% of U.S. adults had delayed or avoided routine medical care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Headaches

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, March 13, 2021

According to the World Health Organization one-third of adults worldwide have suffered from a headache in the past year. Among the most common disorders of the nervous system, headaches are characterized by consistent, recurring pain in the head. They can range from a dull ache to severe migraines—a type of headache that inhibits one’s ability to function.

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BVHS COVID-19 vaccine update

On Facebook Live Thursday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 11, 2021

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will be hosting a Facebook Live entitled “BVHS COVID-19 Vaccine Update,” on Thursday, March 11 beginning at Noon.

BVHS President and CEO Myron Lewis and Dr. William Kose, vice president of special projects, will be joined by Findlay, Ohio Mayor, Christina Muryn for a discussion regarding the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Additional topics will include future plans for vaccination efforts, the city’s response, the mobile health clinic, state directives and more.

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Vitamin K Injection in Newborns: A Lifesaving Recommendation

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, March 6, 2021

After the birth of a precious newborn, there are a few choices that parents make that can be a matter of life and death. One of the most important recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC is the one-time injection of Vitamin K. This vitamin shot prevents bleeding in the brain, which can cause permanent disability and death.  

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Breastfeeding virtual presentation March 3

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2021

Blanchard Valley Health System will host a virtual presentation on Breastfeeding.

The program is part of its Live and Learn series. The program is livestreamed from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Viewers may tune in following directions on the above flyer.

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