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BVH recognized for outstanding patient safety – Awarded “A” Grade

Measures how well hospitals protect patients from errors, accidents, injuries and infections
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, November 2, 2017

Blanchard Valley Hospital was recently honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2017 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

The Hospital Safety Score uses 30 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. More than 2,600 U.S. hospitals were assigned scores in Fall 2017.

To see how Blanchard Valley Hospital’s score compares locally and nationally, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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Anthem MRIs and CT scan announcement does not affect BVHS

It may affect certain areas of Ohio, but not Blanchard Valley Health System
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 26, 2017

Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bluffton Hospital and EasternWoods Outpatient Diagnostic Center will not be affected by the recent Anthem announcement to limit health insurance coverage of high end radiology services in the hospital outpatient setting.

High end radiology services include computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

This recent announcement may affect certain areas of Ohio, but will not affect Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) or its facilities.

BVHS will continue to provide high end radiology services to all Anthem enrollees on an outpatient basis, as well as for inpatients.

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Bridge offering holiday memories workshop through Group S.T.A.R.

For bereaved children ages 6 to 12
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 23, 2017

Bridge Bereavement Service’s Group S.T.A.R. (Special Times Always Remembered) will be offering a Holiday Memories program for bereaved children ages 6 through 12.

The program allows children to come together with their peers and participate in activities that will help them express their feelings, create lasting memories of their loved one and have fun at the same time.

The Holiday Memories program will be offered Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St. in Findlay.
Dinner will be provided for the children. Family members are encouraged to return at 7:15 p.m. to participate in a closing ceremony.

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Bluffton Hospital receives Top 20 Hospital Award

From National Rural Health Association for patient satisfaction
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Bluffton Hospital was recognized by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) as a top 20 hospital for patient satisfaction. Chris Keller, president of Bluffton Hospital and Nicki Keuneke, director of operations recently received the award at the annual Critical Access Hospital Conference.

“We are so proud to be ranked highly in these measures and to receive this award,” said Chris Keller, president of Bluffton Hospital.

“Our associates, physicians and volunteers work hard every day to ensure each patient has a positive experience. I am thrilled that their effort is being recognized through this prestigious award.”

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Bridge Bereavement Services Hosting “Myths & Misconceptions of Grief”

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 5, 2017

Bridge Bereavement Services will offer a presentation to address the myths associated with grief on Monday, October 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 South Main Street, Findlay. The presentation is free, open to the public and registration is not required.

This presentation will focus on dispelling the many myths and misconceptions of grief such as “grief gets better the second year” and “grief will progress in predictable stages.”

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Dr. John Ogden joins Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, September 21, 2017

John Ogden, MD, a neurosurgeon has joined Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio is located at 1641 North Lake Drive in Findlay.

Dr. Ogden completed medical school at The University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona. He fulfilled his internship and neurosurgery residency at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

For more information or to make an appointment, please call his office at 419.420.7304.

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