The Paulding County Hospital (PCH) Board of Trustees announces that Gary Adkins has submitted his resignation as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paulding County Hospital and will assume the position of President of Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, IN at the end of June 2014. The board has also announced that Randal (Randy) Ruge, currently…
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Failing to Yield caused more than 40,000 crashes in 2013
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Second-highest crash-causing violation in 2013Motorists running red lights, stop signs or failing to yield to traffic are causing far too many crashes in Ohio each year. In fact, these violations were the second-highest cause of fatal crashes in 2013. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to take their time,…
CMH NAMES CEO
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The Community Memorial Hospital Board of Governors has appointed Michelle Waggoner as Chief Executive Officer. Waggoner has been part of the CMH team since 2001. Over the past 13 years, Waggoner has managed multiple departments and projects. Waggoner’s operational experience at CMH will be an advantage. All hospitals have experienced declining reimbursement and increases…
CMH Foundation Announces Scholarship Winners
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HICKSVILLE, OH—The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation has awarded three $1,000 scholarships to deserving students pursuing degrees in healthcare. Winners were chosen based on field of study, GPA, and an essay. CMH Foundation scholarships are awarded annually in memory of Rachel Hofmeister and Stevie Boon, both former Directors of Nursing at CMH, and Betty Altman,…
Red Cross Offers Safety Tips For Memorial Day Holiday
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TOLEDO, OHIO; Wednesday, May 21, 2014 — With the long Memorial Day weekend on the horizon, many people are making plans for a fun-filled holiday with friends and family. The American Red Cross offers the following tips to stay safe whatever their plans include. “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer,” said Amanda Aldrich,…
Fit For Faith Begins in Antwerp
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A Fit For Faith class is set to begin on Wednesday, June 4th. The group will meet every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., and either Friday night or Saturday morning (that will be determined at our first class.). The Fit For Faith class consists of a ½ hour Bible study on Wednesday nights with a ½…
Donate Eight Inches of Hair to Benefit Children with Hair Loss Regain Confidence
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On Sunday, May 18, anyone with eight or more inches of hair to spare is encouraged to help children with hair loss feel normal again. Anyone willing to have cut eight inches of hair or more for kids in need of wigs is encouraged to “Donate Eight,” taking place at 2 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital.…
Mail Carriers Feel They’re ‘Sitting Ducks’ for Wrecks
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By: Brenda Pedraza-vidamour, brenda@newnan.com The post office in Sharpsburg, GA has an unfortunate twist on the U.S. Postal Service’s unofficial motto—it’s neither snow nor rain nor gloom of rear-end collision that stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. The postal rural carriers at the Sharpsburg post office have become easy targets…
A Local story of Cystic Fibrosis
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By: Kyley Maynard Cheyenne Maynard, age 5, of Antwerp Ohio is still too young to understand what Cystic Fibrosis is, and what it does to her body. All she knows is having CF means 35+ hours of breathing treatments a month, along with a vest that shakes her and knocks her mucus loose. It also…
Paulding County Hospital Biggest Loser Winners Announced
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The PCH Fitness Center decided to put out the challenge for biggest loser again in January 2014. It began on January 6th with 25 people deciding to try to win a money prize. The people in the challenge collectively lost over 168 pounds in the 12 weeks of the challenge! An additional bonus this year…
Summer Protection Starts with Immunization
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Measles, mumps outbreaks provide clear warningsAs summer camps, fairs, vacations and family picnics take you and your family away to many fun-filled places during the warm weather months, now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reminds Ohioans that immunizations are the most effective way to prevent illness from…
Patrol Focuses on Motorcycle Safety and Enforcement
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness MonthCOLUMBUS – May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Patrol would like to remind motorists that there will be an increase in motorcycles on the roadways with the warmer weather and to remind motorcyclists to ride endorsed, trained and sober. In 2013 there were 132 motorcycle-related fatalities. This…
Red Cross Responds to Tornadoes Across Multiple States with Shelter, Food and Relief Supplies
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Storm still a threat as it moves eastward; people should prepare and use free app alertsThe American Red Cross is responding across the South and Midwest to help people affected by the massive storm system that has destroyed neighborhoods and left thousands without power. Red Cross workers opened or supported community shelters in seven states…
