A recreational public health advisory remains in place for the Maumee River in Paulding County. Swimming and wading in the Maumee River is not recommended for children, pregnant or nursing women, those with certain medical conditions and pets. If you have been in contact with water from the Maumee River, rinse your skin immediately. Symptoms…
Area churches have worked together in many ways since 1997 to support and operate Christian Community Health Care, the free medical clinic located in downtown Grabill, Indiana. One example is the unexpected gift of $1000.00 contributed by North Scipio United Methodist Church. This country church, located on State Road 37 between Harlan, Indiana, and Hicksville,…
CHP Home Care & Hospice will conduct its annual Rays of Hope Camp, June 14-15, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at YMCA Camp Clay and Lifehouse Church, 9196 Liberty-Union Rd., Van Wert. The camp is for children and youth (ages 6-17) from throughout the area, who have recently lost a loved one and helps…
Volunteers from Paulding County Hospital took a break from their volunteering services this past week to attend a special “Thank You” lunch. This annual event is an opportunity to say thank you to all of the volunteers for their hard work and selfless commitment over the years. Volunteers find it a gratifying way to remain…
The lawsuit filed against Paulding County Hospital (PCH) by former employee Dr. James Gray does not involve issues with patient care. Rather, the allegations relate to the ending of Dr. Gray’s employment with PCH. In 2010, PCH and Dr. Gray agreed that PCH would purchase his medical practice and Dr. Gray would become an employee…
Cooper Farms celebrated their new health and wellness clinics with ribbon cutting events at both locations, St. Henry and Van Wert. The clinics, along with a third in Defiance that was previously operational, are a new team member benefit provided by the farm and food company. The clinics provide primary care services, physicals, health coaching,…
Patients of Mercy Defiance Clinic’s podiatry department will see a new, yet familiar, face beginning this month. Dr. Jonathan Rohdy, long-time physician in the department, is taking over for Dr. Finerty who recently retired. Dr. Rohdy has been with the department since 2004 and is happy to continue the care of Dr. Finerty’s patients. Dr.…
Once again our membership has come through with big hearts during the Valentine’s Month of February. Our goal to raise $250 for the Grabill Christian Community Health Network was met before Valentine’s Day. And look what our CEO, Dave Shuey did! He kissed a bunny, bullfrog and hedgehog. Way to go membership and and staff.…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings proudly announces their recent award as an Ohio Healthy Program! Ohio Healthy Programs is an OCCRRA (Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association) program funded by the Ohio Department of Health. This designation is a state earned honor. Ohio Healthy Programs was created in response to the growing concern surrounding childhood obesity,…
The Paulding Hospital and the community has been greatly blessed by the Bargain Bin of Paulding County. The Hospital Auxiliary has been working hard on the third location since it’s original opening in 1962. Currently, the facility is housed at 118 Perry St. near the corner of Cherry Street in Paulding, Ohio. The Bargain Bin…
Nicholas Pfleghaar, D.O. will be starting in January at the Antwerp site of Primary Care Associates of Paulding. Dr. Pfleghaar was active in the honors program as a pre-med student at Bowling Green State where he graduated Cum Laude. He went on to earn his degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University Heritage…
Fort Wayne-area business leader and sports legend Tom Kelley, president of Kelley Automotive Group, has made a record-breaking donation to the Burn Council of Northern Indiana. His $100,000 contribution was announced at the St. Joseph Regional Burn Center in downtown Fort Wayne, a location where Kelley recently spent eight days battling a rare and life-threatening…
In recognition of Fire Safety Week Monica and Zack from the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department visited the Woodburn Branch Library Friday, October 9. They talked about what to do if you have a fire at your house and they showed the children all their equipment they wear when they go out to fight a fire. …
