This week Kiwanis member Matt Miller introduced Michael Schweinsberg with the OSU Extension office. Michael talked about the new program he has initiated called Generation Rx. He goes into the schools and talks with middle schoolers about prescription drug abuse and the awful effects. Many times, prescription pain meds are abused which can often lead…
The American College of Cardiology has recognized St. Joseph Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention procedures. St. Joe was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability…
The Van Wert County Ministerial Association could never have been able to bring the Darryl Strawberry Epidemic of Hope Weekend event to our area without the generous, compassionate, caring support of area businesses, churches, civic organizations and individuals. Out of the six events across Ohio the Tri-County Events at the Niswonger Performing Arts was the…
The need for skilled nurses continues to grow nationwide, and Northwest State Community College is leading the way in preparing students to meet the healthcare demands of our communities. All NSCC Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing graduates from the December 2017 class each earned a 100% pass rate for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX)…
Volunteers from the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer will visit the campuses of Dupont, Lutheran and St. Joseph hospitals May 2 to place between 150 and 300 pink ribbons per location in support of this year’s “Turn the Town Pink” campaign. Turn the Town Pink is an annual effort to raise awareness and funds…
A special chapel service was held Wednesday, April 25 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University honoring Dr. Joseph Lechner, Professor of Chemistry, and Department Chair of Chemistry and Physical Science. MVNU is grateful for his 39 years of service and he will be greatly missed. Lechner shared about his journey to MVNU and how God has…
The Paulding County Hospital Foundation is proud to award $1,000 Healthcare Scholarships to each of these three outstanding high school seniors, who will be attending college in the fall to pursue a career in the medical/healthcare field. The Scholarships were presented to the students at the Hospital Foundation’s Annual Member Banquet on April 23rd. The…
Children of Trauma, a Starr Global Learning Network Training will be presented at Hope Chapel, 9010 Van Wert Willshire Rd, (corner of Van Wert Willshire Rd & Richey Rd.) 5 minutes Southwest of Van Wert on Saturday April 28th from 9:00am -3:00pm. This presentation will be a worth the investment of your time and will…
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Paulding County Hospital (PCH) have implemented telemedicine services between the two facilities. Sheriff Landers says, “The new system provides inmates with ready access to medical care within the security of the jail. The system saves money too because it is not necessary to transport the inmate to the hospital.”…
PAULDING — A community drug and opiate forum is being planned for Paulding in May. The Paulding County Republican Women are organizing the event, which will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. May 10 at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building. The event is free and open to the public. A light dinner will be provided…
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program video was named “Best in Ohio” at the 2018 Ohio Speech Language and Hearing Association (OSLHA) convention. This was MVNU’s first time to submit an entry. The video showcased CSD students and information about the three-year-old major, particularly focusing on the Hunter…
Since relocating to the newly expanded state-of-the-art health center on Westwood Drive in Van Wert, Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio has added behavioral health services. The next important change in their organization is an overall rebranding effort. In April 2017, the county’s only health care center accepting all types of insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and…
Paulding County Hospital is pleased to announce the new Regional Health Center located in Antwerp is now open. Monday, March 26, 2018 was the opening day for the provider offices and the fitness center. The first patient at the new facility was John R. Larson. Regional Health Center is located at 608 S. Erie Street…
