By Michael Stump, MD
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
While the effects of COVID-19 infection on the lungs are well-publicized, it is not just a respiratory infection.
Coronavirus can also cause a condition called myocarditis, a viral infection of the heart muscle. Just like it affects the lungs, the virus can invade heart muscle cells, causing inflammation and damage. This condition can result in the weakening of the heart muscle and arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
Thumb pain is a common complaint that patients have in our orthopedic clinic. It is most common near the wrist at the “snuffbox” area or basilar region of the thumb. This pain can be very debilitating because it affects all aspects of daily living that require using the hand for grip.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host a Facebook Live titled “Our Response to COVID-19,” a part of the “State of Our Organization” series, today (Thursday, Oct. 8) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
BVHS President and CEO Scott Malaney and Dr. William Kose, vice president of special projects, will discuss the COVID-19 situation, a COVID-19 vaccine and how it will impact flu season. The event will be streamed on the health system’s Facebook page:
The following births are reported from Bluffton Hospital in September:
1st – Noah Acre Harris, son of Nathan and Johanna Harris, Mt. Cory
8th – Bryan Allen Clapper III, son of Bryan Clapper, Jr., and Stacie Palte, Ada
9th – Greyson Scott Shoemaker, son of Brittany Shoemaker, Findlay
10th – Edison James Erford, son of John and. Rachel Erford, Mt. Cory
11th – Madden McCallister Lieb, son of Brennan and Blythe Lieb, Findlay
Being a parent is extremely rewarding; however, it can also be very demanding. The current COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many parents “out of their comfort zone.” Almost all children are out of school at this time. So, while it may seem like an “extended summer vacation,” it comes with additional burdens to parents.
By Brook Crawford, APRN-CNP
Family Medicine Certified Nurse Practitioner
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Let’s face it, COVID-19 has not been easy on anyone.
Since March 2020, we have experienced restrictions, stay-at-home orders, mandates and a plethora of other new “experiences” that most of us have never had in our lifetimes.
With these “experiences” come different emotions, thoughts and problems including, but not limited to, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and increased stress.
