The HeartCare Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH), Findlay, has received a 5-star rating for coronary interventional procedures from independent national ratings agency HealthGrades. A 5-star quality rating indicates that the HeartCare Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital has clinical performance that is better than expected when opening blocked arteries in the heart.
The recognition is based on the Thirteenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study, which analyzes patient outcomes at virtually all of the nation's hospitals.
Weather in the Northeast has forced the cancellation of New York City artist Andre' Martinez Reed's visit to Bluffton University, which included two public events scheduled for Friday, Jan. 28.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team hosted The College of Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, January 26 in Founders Hall. The Beavers made their mark on the scoreboard quickly, parlaying a13-0 start into a 41-25 advantage at the break. The Lions found their offensive rhythm in the second half, but the comeback was too late as Bluffton held on for the 87-78 victory. The win moves the Beavers to 8-10 overall, including a 5-6 record in the Heartland Conference. The Lions fell to 4-13 and 4-7 in the HCAC.
The Bluffton University men's basketball team came from behind in the second half to pick up an 85-73 win over Heartland Conference rival Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, January 26. The Beavers improved their record to 13-5 overall and 6-5 in the Heartland Conference. The Lions slipped to 3-15 overall and 1-10 in HCAC play.
If only we could turn this month's icicles into cold cash, we'd be rich. These frozen drips are from a bridge crossing Riley Creek. Photo by Jean Cook.
