Did you know that Vantage Health Technology seniors provide helping hands to local school nurses with student health screenings? For the past several years, one of their most favorite community projects has been to help the school nurses perform hearing and vision screenings for students from kindergarten through high school. All students must be tested…
Category: Health
Caryer Joins CMH
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Steve Caryer is joining the CMH team! Steve has accepted the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at CMH. Steve’s responsibilities include financial services, patient accounts, materials management, and registration. Caryer is a seasoned finance professional and a lifelong resident of Hicksville. Steve has demonstrated his commitment to CMH after having served on the CMH Board…
Blood donors’ summer fun
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This summer, the American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are partnering to thank those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives with a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket. Donors also have special access to additional discounted tickets. Two dollars from every discounted ticket purchased will be donated…
Antwerp 6th graders complete Fitness Club with 5K
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Antwerp School completed the Fitness Club for sixth grade students this spring. This program was started with the sixth grade students to promote fitness and health and to give them an activity that is only for their grade. Sixth grade is considered part of the middle school although they are not able to participate in…
Snyder receives award in excellence in home nursing care
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Ashley Snyder, LPN, with Community Health Professionals of Paulding received an Excellence In Home Care Award from Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio in recognition of her service and commitment to home and community care. Snyder delivers in home nursing care to Paulding County residents and provides toenail clinic services at the Paulding County…
Community Memorial Hospital Receives Five Star Patient Experience Award
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For the second time in one week, Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) of Hicksville, Ohio has earned a Five Star rating for outstanding patient experience. Healthgrades awarded CMH the Outstanding Patient Experience Award. This award signifies CMH is among the top 15% in the nation with the highest overall patient experience scores. Healthgrades is an independent…
Lutheran Hospital hosting spring career fair for medical professionals
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Medical professionals and soon-to-be graduates interested in seeking a career as a registered nurse, surgical technologist or monitor technician are invited to attend a career fair at Lutheran Hospital April 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lutheran is looking for compassionate people who want to provide life-changing care for patients in a team-approach culture. Participants…
Three Paulding Putnam Electric Employees Receive Hometown Hero Awards
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The quick action of three Paulding Putnam Electric (PPEC) employees saved the life of a contracted employee nearly three weeks ago and on Friday, March 13th those three employees were recognized for their heroism. Linemen Zak Kauser and Josh Smith noticed a contractor wasn’t feeling good as he was sitting down in the warehouse…
CMH team remind people to Go Red for Women!
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Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women? Each year one in three women will die as a result of heart disease or stroke. CMH team members want to remind you to know your risks and to reduce your risk through health eating and exercise. For more information, visit this site,…
Van Wert Post Investigating a Serious Injury Crash
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Local people in the accident from dangerous travel conditions from the afternoon snow fall.Van Wert County, LIBERTY TWP – The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash in Van Wert County. As a result of the crash, two people were transported to the Van Wert Hospital, and…
Woodlan High School Hosts Blood Drive
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The Woodlan Service Club President, Derick Herschberger, will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive from Noon until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 14th. Collections over the holidays drop so the Red Cross is trying to improve the situation by offering seniors a chance to win a $1000 scholarship, IF they will host a drive.…
Flu Widespread Across Ohio – Flu-Related Hospitalizations Increasing Rapidly
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ODH Urges Flu Vaccination as Ohio Approaches Peak Flu SeasonCOLUMBUS – Influenza-like illness is now widespread throughout Ohio, and the numbers of associated hospitalizations are increasing rapidly. Last week alone (week 50), there were 529 new confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in Ohio, bringing the total to 985 since flu season began in October. Just two weeks…
Victims of Plane Crash ID’d
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Sheriff Jason Landers announced the names of the plane crash victims from Thursday night’s crash near Grover Hill. Grover Hill, Ohio— Paulding County Coroner Dr. Joseph Kuhn was able to identify the remains of the three occupants of the plane that crashed on November 6, 2014 at the intersection of Rd 137 & Rd 60…
