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Updated surgical robot at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Staff on February 9, 2024 - 6:00am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has acquired two new da Vinci Xi surgical robots as part of its continued commitment to offering state-of-the-art technology to provide quality healthcare.

BVHS now has a total of four Xi surgical robots. One of the new robots is at Blanchard Valley Hospital, while the other is at Bluffton Hospital. They replaced da Vinci X robots previously at each site.

“An Xi robot allows the surgeon to see throughout the abdomen in all directions, without stopping to move the robot or the instruments to a new position,” said Kristie Jolliff, RN, surgery operations manager. “This means surgeries can be performed more efficiently, which is better for the patient as they have to spend less time under anesthesia.”

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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PHOTO New look along SR 103 and pathway

Posted by Paula Scott on February 9, 2024 - 6:00am

New decorative lights that illuminate both road and and the new pedestrian and bike pathway are being installed along State Route 103 between County Line Rd. and I-75. Editor's note: This zoomed-in perspective helps us count the poles but also exaggerates spacing of the lights.

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St. Patrick's Day 1k to benefit Bluffton Family YMCA

Posted by Staff on February 9, 2024 - 5:14am

Southgate Lanes is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day 1K event benefiting the Bluffton Family YMCA at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday March 17. 

The meeting point is at Southgate lanes. Participants walk or shuttle to the Bluffton Dari Freeze. The “grueling” 1,000 yard "race" is from the Dari Freeze to Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixe Hwy.

$20 entry includes a t-shirt. Also available: pulled pork $15 - meal with beverage of choice. Meal orders close March 10.

Pre-registration is available at www. blufftonymca.net/ Same day registration begins at noon at Southgate Lanes.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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CALENDAR February 9-10

Posted by Paula Scott on February 8, 2024 - 8:07am

Fri, Feb 9

  • CLOSING Juried Student Exhibit
  • Chamber Member Breakfast, 7- 8:30am, The Village of Bluffton
  • Dominoes, 9:30 am, Senior Citizens Center
  • Hand & Foot, 9:30, Senior Citizens Center
  • Senior Bowling, 9:30, Senior Citizens Center
  • BPL Playgroup, 10-11am, Bluffton Public Library

Sat, Feb 10

  • Bluffton Clean Up, 9-10am, Bentley Rd-Interstate 75, Bluffton, OH

Check out the full Bluffton Icon Community Calendar HERE.

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Village administration offices closed on Presidents Day

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2024 - 7:00am

The Village of Bluffton administration office located at 154 N. Main St. will be closed on Monday, Feb 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.

However, the lobby is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year so that you may drop off payments and to pick-up forms.

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Regional news
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Good Vibrations: Bone Health

Posted by Staff on February 8, 2024 - 7:00am

By Karen L. Kier

Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The Beach Boys released their hit Good Vibrations on October 10, 1966. The lyrics were written by Mike Love and the music was composed by Brian Wilson.

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