Jason Field has been named chief executive officer of Lutheran Health Physicians effective January 10, 2022. Field was most recently chief operating officer of the Owensboro Health Medical Group in Owensboro, Ky. Field brings more than three decades of experience to his new role and will be responsible for leading Lutheran Health Physicians’ five medical…
COLUMBUS – As a result of a laboratory reporting backlog, the 24-hour daily case counts change will be artificially inflated on Dec. 14, 15, and 16. The exact number will be reflected in a disclaimer on the dashboard each day, and will not be finalized until all laboratory files are processed. The backlog of approximately…
Judy Hook is a small business owner who originates from Hicksville, OH. She has been a cosmetologist for 46 years and about eight years ago began her journey into essential oils. She is certified in AromaTouch Technique which involves the clinical application of eight specific oils that are applied to the back and feet. Hook…
Andrea Schad, an EMT for Paulding EMS, was awarded the Sandy Cline Memorial Provider Award on Monday, November 22nd at the monthly EMS meeting. Presenting the award to Andrea was Charlene Phillips the Outreach Coordinator for Mercy Health Life Flight Network, Toledo, OH area. Andrea was nominated for the award by EMT Kara Hart. Andrea has…
Robert Casper of Oakwood and Carey Nance of Melrose went on a special trip this past weekend to New York City, with a stop along the way at a park in Pennsylvania. The trip was a wish granted to Casper by The Angel Foundation in Van Wert, a nonprofit organization that fulfills similar wishes for…
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County is holding an open enrollment period for any county residents who are interested in applying for a Habitat built home. The enrollment period will be open from October 7 – November 7, 2021. Habitat plans on building a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, single family ranch homes in Paulding…
What is this Health Levy? The Paulding County Health Levy (PCHD) is a half-tenth (0.5) mill renewal levy that will help cover the operating cost of the Paulding County Health District for the next 10 years. Why is PCHD asking for a Levy? This is not a new levy, but a renewal of the existing…
By: Jennifer Dempsey, Prevention Specialist, PASS September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In 2018, 1,836 Ohioans died by suicide and in 2019 suicide was the second leading cause of death in Ohio residents aged 10-34. These statistics prove how important it is to be educated about the characteristics and warning signs of suicide. So many…
Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI) has canceled two fall flights planned for October 6 and October 27. After lengthy review and thorough consideration, the Board of Directors of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana has made the difficult decision to cancel the Honor Flights scheduled for the remainder of 2021 due to unforeseen logistical issues and continuing…
The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce they were able to donate $10,000 to the Paulding County Hospital! The money will be used for a negative airflow machine in isolation rooms. PCHF was able to make this possible to do our members donations and two yearly fundraisers; Valentine’s Dinner & PCHF Golf Outing.…
Ten graduates of the Vantage Career Center Adult Education Licensed Practical Nursing program were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony held on August 5, 2021. Practical Nursing Instructor Jessica Hoyng welcomed family and friends who attended the ceremony in support of the graduates, while Superintendent Rick Turner commended the students for their hard work and dedication…
With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like for the nearly 96,200 Allen County students. In addition to buying new clothes, dorm furnishings and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, Lutheran Health Network recommends…
WHEREAS, the Paulding County Health Department has an obligation to prevent disease in the community; WHEREAS, the Paulding County Health Department values empowerment by providing individuals with the information necessary for healthy decision-making; The Paulding County Health Department released the following statement of concern and call to action: COVID-19 is spreading in Paulding County. Paulding…
