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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...
WTAP
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...
WHIZ
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
The Daily Jeffersonian
Legacy of man dedicated to healthcare lives on through EMT scholarship
CAMBRIDGE — John Rice knew early on that emergency medicine was his calling. Raised in Cambridge and born at Guernsey Memorial Hospital on Oct. 8, 1959, Rice began pursuing that passion as a teenager and spent the rest of his life serving others. Rice joined a program to explore healthcare careers at age 15 and soon began ride-alongs with Byrd Ambulance in Cambridge. By 16, he was licensed and working as an EMT. At just 18 years old, while still continuing his education, he became a board-certified paramedic, according to a community announcement from OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center. That lifelong dedication to emergency care is now being honored through the John Rice Scholarship, which supports students training to become emergency medical technicians at Mid-East Career and Technology Centers in Zanesville. The scholarship was created by Mid-East CTC faculty member Mark Doerfler, a longtime friend and co-worker of Rice’s, and will award its first student in January. The goal is to support one EMT student each year. Rice was known for his strong work ethic and deep knowledge of emergency medicine. Colleagues respected him for knowing his craft and for his willingness to help train others, forming lifelong friendships along the
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OhioHealth launches new addiction medicine program targeting rural southeast Ohio
OhioHealth has started a new Addiction Medicine program in southeast Ohio, aiming to provide coordinated care for people and families affected by substance use disorders. The program is funded by a four-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Christopher Meyer, DO, an addiction medicine...
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Genesis Hospital restricts visitation amid rise in respiratory illnesses
In response to the high incidence of respiratory viral illnesses like COVID-19, flu and RSV in the area, Genesis HealthCare System is requesting the support of the community to protect patients and help prevent the spread of these illnesses. Visitation is limited in all areas of Genesis Hospital to the...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Memorial Health System Announces Visitor Restrictions and Care Guidance for Respiratory Illness Season
MARIETTA – Memorial Health System announced Tuesday it is experiencing a high surge in patients with respiratory illnesses and to help protect patients, visitors, and care teams, visitor restrictions are now in place at all Memorial Health System locations. Visitor guidelines include:. *A maximum of two visitors per patient.