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Weekend doctor: Covid-19 and myocarditis: A risk for athletes

Experts believe that exercising while infected with the virus increases the risk of developing myocarditis
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, October 17, 2020

By Michael Stump, MD
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
While the effects of COVID-19 infection on the lungs are well-publicized, it is not just a respiratory infection.

Coronavirus can also cause a condition called myocarditis, a viral infection of the heart muscle. Just like it affects the lungs, the virus can invade heart muscle cells, causing inflammation and damage. This condition can result in the weakening of the heart muscle and arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

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Weekend doctor: Thumb pain is a common complaint

Variety of causes: tendonitis, arthritis, fracture and nerve compression
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, October 10, 2020

By James J. Davidson, MD, and Katie Fultz, PAC

Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

 

Thumb pain is a common complaint that patients have in our orthopedic clinic. It is most common near the wrist at the “snuffbox” area or basilar region of the thumb. This pain can be very debilitating because it affects all aspects of daily living that require using the hand for grip. 

Grasping gardening tools, kitchen aids or racquets as well opening jars can be particularly problematic. A variety of causes for this pain can be identified: tendonitis, arthritis, fracture and nerve compression.

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COVID-19 vaccine and how it will impact flu season

Part of BVHS "State of Our Organization" series • 2 p.m. today on Facebook live
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 8, 2020

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host a Facebook Live titled “Our Response to COVID-19,” a part of the “State of Our Organization” series, today  (Thursday, Oct. 8) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

BVHS President and CEO Scott Malaney and Dr. William Kose, vice president of special projects, will discuss the COVID-19 situation, a COVID-19 vaccine and how it will impact flu season. The event will be streamed on the health system’s Facebook page:

facebook.com/BlanchardValleyHealthSystem/ 

Community members can “like” the corporate Facebook account of BVHS and visit the page to watch live.

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Weekend doctor: Parenting during the covid-19 pandemic

Check the American Academy of Pediatrics website
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, October 3, 2020

By Cheryl Huffman, MD

 Pediatrics, Caughman Health Center

Being a parent is extremely rewarding; however, it can also be very demanding. The current COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many parents “out of their comfort zone.” Almost all children are out of school at this time. So, while it may seem like an “extended summer vacation,” it comes with additional burdens to parents.

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Weekend doctor: COVID-19, mental health and physical well-being

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 19, 2020

By Brook Crawford, APRN-CNP
Family Medicine Certified Nurse Practitioner
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Let’s face it, COVID-19 has not been easy on anyone.

Since March 2020, we have experienced restrictions, stay-at-home orders, mandates and a plethora of other new “experiences” that most of us have never had in our lifetimes.

With these “experiences” come different emotions, thoughts and problems including, but not limited to, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and increased stress.

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New physician joins ENT & Allergy Specialists

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, September 18, 2020

Dr. Tom Zhou has joined the medical staff at ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio, part of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Dr. Zhou is an otolaryngologist and will treat diseases of the head and neck. His office is located at 1110 W. Main Cross St. Suite G, Findlay, Ohio.

Dr. Zhou received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School (Minneapolis, Minnesota). He then completed his residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Dr. Zhou is accepting new and existing patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 419.423.5492.

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