By Lisa Shaheen, RN Birchaven Village Home
Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) is a common bacterium of the human intestine. When there is a disruption in this healthy intestinal bacterium, it can lead to the overgrowth of C. diff bacteria in the colon, becoming an infection and causing diarrhea.
A C. diff infection (CDI) is common in immunosuppressed individuals and can be caused by the overuse of antibiotics
A network of physicians at Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) have recently joined together to establish the Heartburn & Reflux Center of Northwest Ohio. The center will provide comprehensive care to help patients eliminate heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and related disorders.
The center is led by Jessica Reynolds, MD, a general surgeon with Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio. A “reflux care navigator” will also be available to patients, to assist with ordering and scheduling of tests, appointments and patient follow-ups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
