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OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital welcomes Roberto Bustos, MD, as general surgeon
OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital announced on Sep. 16 the addition of Roberto Bustos, MD, as a general surgeon, expanding its expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for patients in the region. Dr. Bustos is originally from Argentina and developed an interest in rural surgery through early experiences providing care...
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13 Action News Big Story: The state of rural healthcare
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - There’s been a new push to expand what rural pharmacists are allowed to do. At the same time, the profession faces a possible shortage. Meanwhile, small hospitals across the country are struggling to stay open. The state of rural healthcare is today’s Big Story.
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Vancrest Health Care Centers, Grand Lake Health System Plan Senior Living Community In Wapakoneta, Ohio
Vancrest Health Care Centers (Van Wert, Ohio) and Grand Lake Health System (St. Marys, Ohio) are partnering to develop Vancrest of Wapakoneta, a new senior living community in Wapakoneta, Ohio, according to a news release. The $15 million project comprises 64 skilled nursing beds and 35 assisted living units. The...
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UTMC offers new commercial ventilator weaning system
When someone is put on a ventilator, it can be a struggle to come off one, local doctors said. Dr. Jill Cherry-Bukowiec, trauma surgery and surgical critical care physician at the University of Toledo Medical Center, said the longer a patient is on a ventilator, the weaker their diaphragm muscles can become. “Patients that are really sick come into the hospital and sometimes need to be intubated,” Dr. Cherry-Bukowiec said. “When that happens, especially to older patients or patients that need the ventilator for a long time, their muscles start to atrophy or stop working as well.” To wean patients off of ventilators faster, the medical center has started to offer the LungPacer AeroPace Neurostimulation System. The system is an FDA approved technology that sends electrical pulses to the phrenic nerve, which supports the diaphragm, to exercise it, allowing the patient to recover from a ventilator faster. The medical center is the first in the region to offer the neurostimulation system commercially, Dr. Cherry-Bukowiec said. Other hospitals including Cleveland Clinic have tested the technology in a research capacity but haven’t offered it to patients. “We’ve been in this field for a long time,” said Dr. Melissa Kukiela, director of respiratory
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Local speech therapists worry proposed Medicare changes could limit patient access to care
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local speech and language pathologist reached out to 13 Action News, worried that proposed Medicare changes could make it harder for some patients to get the care they need. Local providers say the changes could affect more than their bottom line. The big concern is...
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Mary Rutan Hospital introduces robotic-assisted surgery
Mary Rutan Hospital is expanding access to advanced surgical care with the introduction of robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci surgical system, expanding advanced surgical options close to home. The investment brings sophisticated surgical technology to Mary Rutan Hospital and provides specially trained surgeons with an additional option for performing...
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Mercy Health’s mobile mammography van to visit area locations in September
Mercy Health’s mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region in September, including stops in Perrysburg and Rossford. The mobile mammography unit is customized for patient convenience and will deliver 3D mammograms to women age 40 and older. It is equipped with the newest 3D technology and offers patients the option of self-compression, meaning the patient will have the ability to control the compression once they are in position.
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Magruder offers Monthly Community Lab Screening in Conference Center
PORT CLINTON – The next Magruder Monthly Community Lab Screening will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Magruder Hospital Conference Center. Appointments are required and run from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Participants can enter through the Main Entrance at the front of the hospital and take the Conference Center Elevator up to 1.
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University of Toledo Medical Center uses incision-free device to remove tumors
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Doctors at the University of Toledo Medical Center are using a new device to remove tumors without incisions. The procedure is called a histotripsy. Dr. Puneet Sindhwani, chairman of the Department of Urology at the University of Toledo Medical Center, said it takes a few hours, does not require an overnight hospital stay and has a short recovery period.
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New orthopedic surgeon joins the Orthopedic Office at Magruder Hospital
Magruder is excited to welcome NOMS Orthopedic Surgeon Brylie Schafer, DO, to the Magruder Orthopedic Clinic behind the hospital at 611 Fulton St., Suite G, in Port Clinton. She is accepting new patients and specializes in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, and much more. Schafer received...
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Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight: Antwerp Manor Assisted Living
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is proud to spotlight Antwerp Manor Assisted Living. Here is a little about their facility:. Antwerp Manor is an assisted living community in the Village of Antwerp that helps older adults who can no longer manage all daily tasks on their own but do not need full nursing home care. Residents live in a comfortable, home-like setting where trained staff provide support with things like meals, laundry, housekeeping, bathing, dressing, and medication reminders. Each resident lives in their own apartment with their own private bathroom and shower, while safety and independence are still maintained. We offer social activities, companionship, and a safe environment so residents can stay active and connected. At Antwerp Manor, we focus on dignity, comfort, and helping each person feel at home while receiving the care they need.
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice – What’s the Difference?
In 2025, Hospice of Northwest Ohio provided care for more than 2,800 patients and their families in their own homes, nursing homes and at our freestanding Hospice Centers. Since serving its first patients in 1981, the level of understanding in the community of what hospice care is has increased. There is, however, some confusion now about the difference between palliative care and hospice and when to seek it.
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Bowling Green Pregnancy Center to host groundbreaking ceremony
Bowling Green Pregnancy Center will host a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 4:30 – 6 p.m., marking a new chapter in the organization’s service to women, children, and families throughout the region. The event will celebrate progress in the center’s $3.8 million Sparks of Light campaign...
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Free eviction sealing clinic set for next week
Legal Aid of Western Ohio will host an eviction sealing clinic Aug. 26 at the municipal courthouse downtown. Pre-registration is required for the free legal clinic that will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at 555 N. Erie St. A 30-minute educational session on the eviction sealing process — which removes an eviction case from public view — is followed by a one-on-one meeting with volunteer attorneys, the organization said. To register, call 419-724-0460 or go to legalaidline.org . The next eviction sealing clinics in Toledo will be held Oct. 21 and Dec. 16.
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Chinese Company Under Scrutiny For Tainted Water And Tax Breaks
In Sidney, Ohio, about two miles southwest of the city’s 166-year-old fairgrounds, past the Louis Sullivan-designed bank and the ornate buildings surrounding Court Square, sits the newest U.S. operation of SEMCORP Manufacturing USA Inc., a Chinese manufacturer of battery components. The company arrived in Sidney with ambitious promises. In 2022, SEMCORP projected that its new […]
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From concert to care, Strictly R&B Park Jam connects people to mental health support
Trecsie Flanigan didn’t go to a concert last summer looking for help with her mental health — she went for the music. But what she found was a lifeline. Balancing a line‑cook job and the three youngest of her six children, she showed up at Strictly R&B Park Jam last year hoping for a rare night of relief and relaxation. As she checked out the vendor tables, she discovered an after‑school program that seemed like the right fit for her and her children. “I came to see the show,” Ms. Flanigan said. “But I was getting overwhelmed with my kids, getting them back and forth for school and work, so it just seemed like the right time to sign them up.” Mrs. Gist’s Home of Care, a multi‑service youth center in Toledo, provides specialized after‑school care and mental-health programs that support both children and their parents. The staff works to guide children through core social‑emotional skills like managing feelings, impulse control, social awareness, communication, conflict‑resolution, and problem‑solving. The support Ms. Flanigan found that night now shows up in small, everyday moments with her three youngest children — Ahnastee, 14; Marcus, 10; and Kylo, 7. “We do thorns and roses,” Marcus