Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has announced that Bihu Sandhir, MD, will become the organization’s Chief Medical Officer in October, after a national search led by an interview panel of BVHS physicians and advanced practice providers.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has a new obstetric hospitalist program in which one of four physicians is now present at Blanchard Valley Hospital 24 hours a day, seven days per week to care for women delivering babies.
Dr. Brittany Berens, Dr. Dawn Hochstettler, Dr. Kim Perkins, and Dr. Kate Sanford are experienced physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, focusing solely on labor and delivery at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Above) Members of Marty Lemley’s family attended the BVHS Auxiliary presentation of the $2,500 Marty Lemley scholarship to Bluffton High School student Caitlyn Couch. Pictured, from left to right, are: Eli Lemley (grandson); Jim Lemley (husband); Grace Lemley (granddaughter); Couch; Christina Lemley (daughter-in-law); Jill Lemley (daughter-in-law); and Jodi Karhoff (BVHS Auxiliary treasurer).
Below) Marty Lemley, center, is pictured with Santa and Mrs. Claus at a 2017 BVHS holiday event.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has a new educational partnership with Purdue Global, providing BVHS associates and their families tuition discounts on a variety of programs.
Area youth will have an opportunity to take part in “Grief Trails,” sponsored by Bridge Home Health & Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, this summer.
“Grief Trails” is a program that allows children, ages six to 12 years old and 13 to 18 years old, to learn about the importance of communicating emotions and needs to others while working hands-on with gentle horses.
This year’s program will be offered on the following dates:
Monday, July 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ages 6 to 12
Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ages 13 to 18
The April meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce featured a program by Renee Matthews, BSW RN, the administrator of Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System.
