Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has updated its organization-wide COVID-19 masking policy in response to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.
Effective Thursday, October 6, 2022, vaccinated BVHS associates working in non-clinical areas will be able to unmask in specified areas during all transmission levels.
BVHS clinical-working associates will continue to mask, regardless of vaccination status, during periods of high transmission, as defined by the CDC.
Effective October 1, 2022, laboratory services throughout Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will be implementing some changes in order to better serve patients.
The outpatient lab at Blanchard Valley Hospital will be changing hours of operation. New hours will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday hours are from 7 a.m. to noon. Patients are encouraged to schedule appointments in order to reduce wait times. To schedule an appointment, please call central scheduling at 419-423-5323.
Bluffton community leaders were invited to join Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) for a September 8 “State of Bluffton Hospital” presentation. Some 40 guests attended the meeting to hear from Myron Lewis, president and chief executive officer of Blanchard Valley Health System, Nicki Keuneke, director of operations at Bluffton Hospital and BJ Pasztor, chief nursing officer/chief operating officer acute care services.
An online presentation in the Blanchard Valley Health System “Live & Learn” educational series will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, when a discussion will be held on compassionate specialty care.
By Mike Patrick, MD
Medical Director for Interactive Media
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Spending time outdoors can positively affect mental and physical health. From improving mood to increasing activity levels, nature can nurture us.
Screen time dominates our lives. We spend more time in front of computers or other electronic devices and less time connecting with family, friends, pets and nature. Many Americans log as many as 10 hours of screen time per day. Setting down the devices and going outdoors has been linked to benefits including increased attention and reduced stress levels.
By Lauren Nussbaum, RDMS
Women’s Health Sonographer
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ultrasound is an imaging modality that uses sound waves transmitted into the body to create a picture of internal structures. Ultrasound can be used to image a baby developing inside the womb and has become a routine part of prenatal care. Most patients will get at least two or three diagnostic ultrasounds throughout their pregnancy.
