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Weekend Doctor: Goals for effective pain management

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 18, 2025

By Megan Verhoff, PA-C

As a pain management provider, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that balanced and effective pain control can have on a patient’s quality of life. Pain management centers focus on addressing acute and chronic pain through a consultative, multidisciplinary approach that empowers patients and restores their ability to engage in daily activities. Achieving this requires a combination of tailored care plans, evidence-based treatments, and a strong patient-provider relationship.

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BVHS streamlines financial assistance application

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Provided by Blanchard Valley Health System

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) financial services associates are available to answer any questions or concerns regarding billing statements, including information about financial assistance that might be available.

The process of applying for financial assistance was recently simplified for the patient. BVHS has partnered with healthcare technology company Breez Health to streamline the application process.

Patients can now visit the BVHS website to apply and upload documents, which will then be sent to the Patient Financial Services (PFS) team.

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Volunteer opportunities at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 23, 2024

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) continues to look for dedicated volunteers to fill a variety of roles.

The organization updates its volunteer opportunities list regularly. Heather Schalk, volunteer services manager, said volunteers today often want flexibility. Some want to volunteer for several hours each week, while others might have less availability but ask to be on the list for a one-time opportunity, like a special event. Schalk meets with each new volunteer individually to get a sense of their interests, skills, and schedule.

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BVHS receives Level 7 achievement in ‘Most Wired’ survey

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 22, 2024

Blanchard Valley Health System is pleased to announce it has received Level 7 achievement for the Acute survey selection in Digital Health Most Wired Survey results from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

This honor reflects results from the 2024 data collection period. Among the nearly 48,000 facilities represented, BVHS ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement. The survey evaluates the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies across healthcare organizations, from early-stage adopters to industry leaders.

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BVHS acquires linear accelerator for cancer treatment

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 9, 2024

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has acquired a TrueBeam linear accelerator system from Varian Medical Systems, improving treatment options for patients undergoing radiation therapy at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center (AFCCC), a division of the health system.

Radiation therapy treatments are designed to damage cancer cells to prevent them from dividing, without damaging other tissue. The team providing this treatment includes radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, nurses, dosimetrists, and physicists.

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BVHS names Sandhir as Chief Medical Officer

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 3, 2024

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has announced that Bihu Sandhir, MD, will become the organization’s Chief Medical Officer in October, after a national search led by an interview panel of BVHS physicians and advanced practice providers.

Dr. Sandhir has spent nearly 25 years in Ohio, spanning Medical Director roles with Kettering Physician Network in Dayton and with Premier Health. 

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