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AAA7 and Ohio Department of Medicaid to host meeting to learn more about Next Generation MyCare
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) are hosting a community meeting in Chillicothe to share information about the Next Generation MyCare program and what it means for you. The program is an improved healthcare program for Ohioans who have both Medicaid...
The Logan Daily News
Local hospital joins many others in emergency exercise
LOGAN — On Thursday Hocking Valley Community Hospital (HVCH) in Logan was one of a number of hospitals across a 21-county area that took part in a coordinated full-scale emergency drill organized by the Southeast/Southeast Central Ohio Healthcare Coalition. The drill gave the regions’s health care providers a chance to practice coordinating their efforts with public and private entities such as EMS, fire, public health, long-term care facilities, and emergency management, to get patients the care they need under challenging circumstances. The emergency condition chosen for Thursday’s exercise was severe weather, with floodings and road closings. One of the organizers of the event noted that this was somewhat ironic, given that heavy rains did in fact produce flooding in the area at the time. “We’ve been planning (the exercise) for about 10 months now, and all of our hospitals in our region were participating,” explained Kelsey Blackburn, who serves as Southeast/Southeast Central Regional Healthcare Coordinator for COTS, the Columbus Medical Association’s emergency preparedness organization. Much of what was practiced during the drill, she said, was information sharing among the many different entities involved. “We shared National Weather Service advisories out to our partners based on this simulated scenario, and then
Times Recorder
Genesis Primary Care welcomes new family medicine provider
Dr. Deanna Osborn has joined Genesis Primary Care as a family medicine specialist, according to a community announcement . Osborn earned her doctor of osteopathy degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens. She completed her internship and family practice residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. She is board-certified and has more than 27 years of experience in family, functional and integrative medicine. She spent seven years at Genesis New Concord Family Practice. Osborn also completed a fellowship in functional and integrative medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Functional medicine emphasizes finding and addressing the underlying causes of health issues, while integrative medicine combines traditional treatments with approaches such as nutrition, lifestyle changes and stress management. Osborn is accepting new patients at 1210 Ashland Ave. in Zanesville. To schedule an appointment, call 740-454-0370. More information can be found at genesishcs.org by searching for Dr. Osborn. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/ . This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Genesis Primary Care welcomes
Chillicothe Gazette
Chillicothe caregiver recognized for outstanding client care
CHILLICOTHE — When Leah Litteral, a Chillicothe-based caregiver with Village Caregiving, walks into a home, she isn't just there to help out; she is there to get to know the person, listen to stories and become a friend. Her positive attitude is what has led clients to ask for her to return and has helped win her a Caregiver Recognition from Village Caregiving. Village Caregiving helps provide non-medical care to seniors in the area, allowing them to stay in their homes longer. This includes companionship, cleaning, meal prep and more. The Chillicothe office serves residents in Ross and the surrounding counties. More from the Gazette: Zane Trace students take on the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge The Caregiver Recognition is an award given by Village Caregiving. This is the second year of the award being given to caregivers. Over 500 caregivers were nominated by offices in 21 different states. Litteral was one of 10 chosen for this recognition. Executive for Chillicothe's Village Caregiving Director Julienne Branham said Litteral was nominated, and ultimately chosen, because she puts her role as a caregiver ahead of everything else and ensures that clients get what they need to live a high-quality life. Ever since she
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Free health resources, screenings offered at Chillicothe VA community health fair
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe VA Medical Center will host a Community Health Fair next Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Building 9 Auditorium on its campus. The event is open to veterans and the community and will provide information on a wide range...
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
FMC to close River View Surgery Center and sleep medicine office
LANCASTER − Fairfield Medical Center said it will close the River View Surgery Center and its Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Sleep Medicine office. In addition, there will be "limited staff reductions." The surgery center at 2401 N. Columbus St. will close in the spring and the sleep medicine office at 135 N. Ewing St. will also close in the spring. The hospital's sleep lab will close on Feb. 27. In a statement, the hospital said the closures are part of "several cost-reduction strategies to help ensure we remain a steadfast and reliable partner in community care as we continue to operate in an increasingly complex and financially strained environment." FMC said the changes will result in limited staff reductions across several departments. “FMC is committed to supporting impacted team members with transition services and encourages those who are interested to apply for currently available positions," the hospital said. To ensure minimal disruption, the statement said all procedures performed at the surgery center will move to the main FMC campus or appropriate outpatient settings. The hospital plans on seeing existing patients for appropriate follow-up care until the spring. It also said it will work closely with those patients for a seamless transition
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Memorial Health System hosts free EKG screening for Heart Month
BELPRE — Memorial Health System provided free EKG (electrocardiogram) screenings at the Belpre Medical Campus Tuesday evening. To celebrate Heart Month, providers offered screenings, blood sugar tests, and more information about vascular health and endocrinology for those who were interested. Patients could register or walk in and sign up...
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Local Physician Dr. Charles Fisher takes new role as Associate Vice President of Clinical Affairs at O’Bleness Hospital
ATHENS, Ohio (WTAP) - Dr. Charles “Chuck” Fisher has spent the last 13 years building his career in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley—and now he’s taking on an expanded leadership role at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital. Fisher, DO, has been named Associate Vice President for...
The Daily Jeffersonian
Advanced wound care now available at Southeastern Medical Center
CAMBRIDGE − OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center has expanded access to specialized wound care services in Cambridge with the relocation of its Wound Care center and the addition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an advanced treatment for patients with complex, non-healing wounds. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, helping the body heal by increasing oxygen levels in the blood and tissues, according to an announcement from the medical center. The therapy is commonly used to treat conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers, radiation-related tissue damage and other chronic, non-healing wounds. Southeastern Medical Center’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is located at 1410 Clark St., across from the hospital’s emergency department entrance. While the center moved into the new space in December, hyperbaric oxygen therapy services began Feb. 16. “Expanding services like hyperbaric oxygen therapy allows patients to receive advanced care close to home,” Wendy Elliott, president of Southeastern Medical Center, said in the announcement. “It’s another way we’re strengthening access to specialty care here in Cambridge and reducing the need for patients to travel outside the community.” The expanded wound care program also includes new clinical expertise with the addition of Zack Hill, a podiatrist and podiatric surgeon
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OhioHealth hospital adds robotic joint surgery
Athens-based OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital has begun offering robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, expanding access to advanced orthopedic procedures in southeast Ohio. The hospital recently completed its first cases using the technology and now offers robotic-assisted total knee replacement, partial knee replacement and total hip replacement, according to a Feb. 18...
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OhioHealth Expands Specialized Wound Care Services in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio—OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center has expanded access to specialized wound care services in Cambridge with the relocation of its Wound Care center and the addition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an advanced treatment for patients with complex, non-healing wounds. Southeastern Medical Center’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is now...
WTAP
Robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery now available in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WTAP) - OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital is now offering robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, expanding access to advanced orthopedic care for patients in Athens and throughout southeast Ohio. The hospital recently completed its first robotic-assisted cases and now offers the technology for total knee replacement, partial knee replacement and...
Chillicothe Gazette
New physician brings rural health experience to Waverly
WAVERLY — Valley View Health Centers has announced the addition of Dr. Sharon Ware to its Waverly location. Ware, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, joined the health center on Jan. 5, according to a community announcement. She brings more than five years of clinical experience, with a focus on family medicine, addiction medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment. Ware has rural health experience Ware earned her undergraduate degree in history from Kent State University, a master's degree in biomedical sciences from Rutgers University and her medical degree from Ohio University. She completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and is a certified medical review officer. She grew up in a rural community and is familiar with the health care challenges faced by rural populations. “I identify deeply with the health disparities that can exist in rural areas,” Ware said in the announcement. “Limited access to care can make communities more vulnerable to poor health outcomes. My goal is to provide high-quality, evidence-based care while building trust with patients who may have struggled to access or feel comfortable seeking care in the past.” Whole-person health is Ware's focus Ware's approach to care emphasizes patient education, dignity and shared decision-making. She aims