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…
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 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…
The Paulding Co. Senior Center is hosting their annual Senior Day Celebration on May 17, 2022. This Rock’n and a Roll’n event will be held at the Paulding County Extension Building and doors open at 10:30 am. The event is sponsored by area businesses so the complimentary meal, entertainment and door prizes are due to…
Paulding County Hospital is excited to announce that a new specialty service has begun to see patients at our main campus. Starting this month, Dermatology services are now available in Paulding County! Audrey Jones, FNP-C from Ft. Wayne Dermatology Consultants will begin holding a satellite clinic at Paulding County Hospital. Audrey is a board-certified Family…
Dr. Nitie Sroa, board-certified local Podiatrist, is now seeing patients at Paulding County Hospital. Dr. Nitie Sroa will be starting to see patients in the podiatry clinic at Paulding County Hospital in May. Dr. Sroa currently also sees patients in Hicksville, Ohio and Archbold, Ohio. She is excited start in Paulding and is looking…
Miss Erika Johanns from the SNAP program of the OSU Extention office visits us twice a month at Ann’s Bright Beginnings to teach our little ones about healthy foods and how to take good care of our bodies. Today’s lesson was about protein. She read us a story and we made ants on a log together. …
Vantage Career Center Adult Education is currently enrolling students in the new LPN-RN Transition Program, created through a grant provided by the Van Wert County Foundation. This part-time program is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2022. All graduates of the program will receive a diploma of completion and are eligible to take the…
Several Heritage Lions and their families helped pack meals for Pack Away Hunger in early March. Pack Away Hunger’s mission is to eliminate hunger in Indiana and around the world through nutritious food, education and service. In the United States, their Nutri-Plenty Meals help stock the shelves of local food banks and pantries. In developing…
The Paulding County Senior Center is hosting their 17th annual Health, Business and Industry Fair on Wednesday, March 23rd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Paulding County Extension Building, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Paulding. The day will include of 35+ vendors with great information, promo items to pick up, door prizes and lunch available…
2020 brought many changes to the typical lifestyle of most people around the world. A novel virus emerged and plagued the globe. The past 2 years has seen schools closed, restaurants open for carry out or delivery only, cut hours at stores normally open 24 hours, “non-essential” services like recreation, salons, etc. closed; work from…
Paulding, Ohio- Paulding County Hospital is pleased to announce that our Surgical Department has been awarded the 2022 CNOR Strong Award. This award was given by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI), a nationally accredited organization that focuses on perioperative professional certification for nurses. Over fifty percent of the Paulding County Hospital Surgery Department nurses…
Auditions for the 14th Ohio Has Talent! competition presented by CHP Home Care & Hospice will be held Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calvary Evangelical Church, 10686 Van Wert-Decatur Rd. in Van Wert. Those interested may also submit a video audition. Everyone must return an application by Feb. 21, regardless of the…
