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. …
Antwerp Individual found to be the victim.Tully Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is investigating the death of John M. Chilcote, age 58, of Antwerp, Ohio. On Friday, October 9th, at 4:31pm a passerby observed Mr. Chilcote lying along the north side of US 30 near a culvert. Troopers from the…
“Team Tina” Plans Benefit – October 10th  Tina Marie Herr is a beautiful strong woman, and a loving mother of four (Brock and Ashley Foor, Karissa Foor, Lance Foor, and Clay Herr) and grandmother of six. In November of 2010 Tina was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing a mastectomy and lumpectomy, Tina had…
September is National Preparedness Month and the Paulding County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging you to be prepared for any type of an emergency. We are all expert planners – we prepare for the day at hand, we prepare for a vacation, a party, and car maintenance. We especially need to prepare for an emergency.…
State Senator Cliff Hite (R-Findlay) was honored by the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics on Friday for his work to educate and protect Ohioans from meningitis. “I am honored to receive this award and appreciate the support of those in the pediatric health community who have joined this effort to raise awareness…
