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Weekend doctor: Diabetes

Posted by LizGH on September 28, 2019 - 6:00am

By Ross Ellerbrock, Pharm. D.
Diabetes is diagnosed when a person’s pancreas is unable to produce insulin properly.

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the destruction of the cells required to make insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount sugar in the blood. Whereas, Type 2 diabetes results from the gradual loss of insulin-producing cells or resistance to insulin throughout the body.

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Amber Seggerson, CNP, joins Bluffton Primary Care

She is accepting new patients
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 23, 2019 - 11:48am

Amber Seggerson, Certified Nurse Practitioner, CNP,  joined Bluffton Primary Care, this month.

The practice is at 161 Garau St., Bluffton, and it is a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. She joins Dr. Leah Eiden, at this location.

Seggerson holds an associate’s degree from Rhodes State and bachelor’s in nursing degree from Ohio Northern University. She also holds a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.

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Weekend Doctor: What is Telehealth?

Posted by LizGH on September 21, 2019 - 6:00am

By Michelle Kindle, RN,BSN
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Today, there are roughly seven million older adults striving to be independent, yet have difficulty leaving home and do not want to put stress on family members. Telehealth is a method of remote health care provided in the home to improve access to quality care, reduce hospitalizations and lower costs.

Recently, telehealth applications have expanded to improve access to care and communication, especially for remote, vulnerable, or marginalized populations.

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Fall festival update - here's what takes place at Bluffton Hospital

Saturday, Sept. 28
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 17, 2019 - 1:24pm

Join Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) in celebrating the fall season at Bluffton’s 16th Annual Fall Festival.

The special festivities will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bluffton Hospital, located at 139 Garau St.

Bluffton Fall Festival is a day of activities open to those of all ages. Bluffton Hospital will be offering free pumpkin decorating, an inflatable bounce house and train rides for children. Complimentary Kona Ice treats and refreshments will also be provided.

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Weekend doctor: Chronic pain

Posted by LizGH on September 14, 2019 - 6:00am

By Thomas Kindl, MD
When hearing the term “chronic pain,” many people can quickly mention a friend or family member who had to stop their favorite hobby because of it.

Chronic pain varies in intensity and frequency, affecting over 100 million Americans. Some experience chronic pain constantly, while others only feel it in episodes. Though many people have heard of it, few can accurately define the condition and fully understand the effects chronic pain can have.

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Dr. Mushtaq Ashraf joins Hematology & Oncology Associates

Posted by LizGH on September 12, 2019 - 1:31pm

Mushtaq Ashraf, MD, has joined the medical team of Hematology & Oncology Associates, part of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Dr. Ashraf will see patients at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center located at 15900 Medical Dr. South, Findlay.

Dr. Ashraf received his medical degree from the University of Karachi’s Dow Medical College. He then completed his internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and his medical oncology fellowship at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

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