Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on June 19, 2021 - 6:00am
People with medication allergies or a history of allergic reactions are often wary of trying new medications or vaccines. When initial reports of reaction to COVID-19 vaccines came out, experts gathered to determine how to best counsel patients with a history of allergies regarding weighing the risk versus benefits of the vaccine. Current Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for people with a history of allergic reaction to vaccines or injectable medications is to consider a consultation with an Allergist/Immunologist prior to vaccination.
As COVID-19 guidelines change, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will continue to work in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) while providing healthcare services to the community.
“Masks will still be required at all BVHS locations until further notice,” said Roxanne Williams, MSN, RN, CHC, CPHQ, director of corporate quality, associate and patient safety.
COVID-19 vaccinations for pediatric patients of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices (BVMP) who are 12 years of age and older will not take place today (Thursday, June 3) at Bluffton Hospital.
Persons who had appointments scheduled for June 3 will be notified by the hospital for a rescheduled appointment.
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 29, 2021 - 6:00am
“These hearing aids don’t work!” I bet most of us have heard that from someone at one time or another. Hearing aids have gotten a bad rap for years. However, there are actually scores of people who successfully wear hearing aids and wouldn’t want to be without them. Hearing aid manufacturers continually work to improve their size and technology. Most hearing aids are barely noticeable now, as they are quite discreet and blend in with hair/skin tones. What most people don’t understand, however, is that hearing aids are like “mini computers” that are worn in or behind their ears. As wi
Offered to pediatric patients of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 28, 2021 - 12:28pm
COVID-19 vaccinations are now being offered for pediatric patients of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices (BVMP) who are 12 years of age and older.
Beginning Thursday, June 3, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., clinics will be held at Bluffton Hospital for BVMP pediatric patients.
The vaccination clinics are only open to those who are (BVMP) pediatric patients. Vaccines will not be administered to any pediatric patients who do not meet the specific age guidelines.
To become a BVMP pediatric patient, or to schedule your child with a physician, please call 419.422.APPT.
Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), has donated funds to provide meals to the Bluffton Family Recreation (BFR) 2021 Summer Kids’ Camp.
The meals will feed children ages 5-12 enrolled in their program, each week throughout the summer.
Children attending the camp will also receive a free gift of BVHS water bottles.