Category: Health

Ann’s Bright Beginnings Splish Splashing

Ann’s Bright Beginnings school agers visit the town pool every day in the summer.  They attend the free lunch program at the park, then head over to the pool for an afternoon of fun in the sun! Call 419-399-KIDS to see about our NEW lower prices!  We have openings for our summer program and are taking…

Paulding County Hospital Years of Service Awards Celebration

Thursday, May 26th Paulding County Hospital celebrated their Annual Years of Service Awards. The event was celebrated at the OSU Extension Building located at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.  This year Paulding County Hospital had 26 individuals that reached a years of service milestone. PCH 5-years of service award recipients included: Julie Retcher, Kristen Baksa, Andrea…

Wayne Trace Hosts Mini Relay For Life 

The Wayne Trace Student Council held their mini Relay for Life on May 9th. Members presented a check to Cheryl Eddy from the American Cancer Society for $5.000.00. The Student Council would like to acknowledge the following area businesses for their donations which helped make this Relay for Life a successful event: (Paulding) Chief, Dairy…

NSCC ANNOUNCES NEW DEAN OF NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH

Northwest State Community College has formally announced its new Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, Dr. Tiffany Ludwig. Ludwig succeeds Deb Hartzell, who had served as interim Dean. Dr. Ludwig earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Indiana Wesleyan University, and her Master’s in Nursing from Spring Arbor University. Dr. Ludwig most recently held the…

PCH Auxiliary/ Gift Shop Donate $10,000 to the CT Project

Paulding, Ohio – The Auxiliary and Gift Shop graciously donated $10,000 for Paulding County Hospital’s NEW CT Project. The donation is part of a campaign currently advertised by the Paulding County Hospital Foundation.  Donations to the CT project up to $25,000 will be matched by the Paulding County Hospital Foundation. For more information about the…

Emergency Food and Shelter Funds Available

Paulding County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).  EFSP is a federally funded grant program that is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Paulding County will receive $$11,086 for Phase 39 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Paulding County. …

NSCC College Phlebotomy & Medical Assisting Graduates Celebrated At Ceremony

Five students from the medical assisting program, along with twelve students from the phlebotomy technician program were recognized at a special ceremony yesterday at Northwest State Community College. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their education for an associate…

Local Teenager Fights Leukemia with Community Support

Some might know Tyler Grossman from the local ballpark, hearing his name on the Highlight Zone, or maybe he delivered you dinner from the New Haven Domino’s Pizza. Tyler attended Central Lutheran School and graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 2021. He excitedly started Saint Francis as a freshman this year playing football for…

Paulding County Ranks High in 2022 County Health Rankings

Paulding County Health Department (PCHD) is pleased to announce that Paulding County is ranked among the healthiest counties for health outcomes and health factors in the 2022 County Health Rankings.  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, released its annual County Health Rankings, a comprehensive annual report that…