Northeast Indiana hospitals and health networks identified to participate in the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) COVID-19 vaccination program expect to receive their first shipment of the vaccine after Dec.15, pending anticipated Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Lutheran Health Network, Marion General Hospital and Parkview Health…
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PCH Provider Featured on Ohio Governor’s Press Conference
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Dr. Virginia Halachanova, MD from Paulding County Hospital had the opportunity to speak to the public in the Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine’s press conference held on Thursday, December 10th. Dr. Halachanova spoke on the importance of social distancing and staying at home as much as possible. She was also able to share a message…
New Lab Test Clarifies the Potential Protective Effects of COVID-19 Antibodies
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Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn’t tell you everything about your immunity. The levels and even types of antibodies can differ among patients, and those differences can influence whether a person is protected against being reinfected. Scientists at The Ohio State University have developed a new lab…
PC Has Big Turnout for Testing
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The Paulding County Health Department and the Paulding County EMA worked together to bring free COVID testing to the fairgrounds for the residents of Paulding County. There were 139 covid-19 tests at the Paulding County Extension Center and handled by the Ohio National Guard. People maintained social distancing and were able to wait in their…
COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding
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A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed; anyone can arrive on the scheduled day. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. The…
Paulding County Emphasizes Safe Holiday Amidst COVID Crisis
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The Paulding County Health Department & The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency held a joint news conference at the Paulding County Health Department on Monday afternoon, November 23rd. In attendance for this conference were PC EMA director, Ed Bohn; Bill Edwards, Emergency Coordinator of Paulding County Health Department; Ron Goedde, CEO of Paulding County Hospital;…
PCHD RELEASE ON COVID
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COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Paulding County, and the upcoming holidays create a risk that this will continue. Most people are doing a good job at school and work, but the things we do at home around our friends and family are just as important to prevent COVID-19. If we’re smart, we can enjoy…
COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding
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Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to anyone. Paulding Pop-Up Testing: Paulding County Health…
A Note from Paulding County Interim Health Commissioner…
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We would ask that residents of Paulding County (and those visiting) recommit our efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We have reached Risk Level 3/Red which means there is very high exposure and spread of COVID-19 in Paulding County. There is the increased current concern of the coronavirus pandemic and now the onset…
Ohio Alzheimer’s & Dementia Deaths Trending Higher During the Pandemic
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Tillie Day’s beautiful brown eyes looked blank into the glass window. Then there was terror. Distress. She holds a phone not knowing what to do with it. She cries, her worn hand covering her face. She purses her lips and looks down as nursing staff try to get her to look up to see her…
Pop Up Testing Paulding 11 30 2020
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COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site Available in Paulding Paulding – A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will be available in Paulding on November 30. Anyone can get a no-cost test at this location. No appointment is needed. A health care provider’s referral is not needed. Quantities may be limited. Pop-up testing sites throughout Ohio are open to…
COVID-19 & FLU IN 2020
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This fall and winter will be a challenge as both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulate among people in Paulding County. The good news is we know steps that can significantly reduce the spread of both illnesses. Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They have symptoms in common, such as fever…
PCHD: COVID Will Challenge Us In Fall & Winter
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This fall and winter will be a challenge as both influenza and COVID-19 viruses circulate among people in Paulding County. The good news is we know steps that can significantly reduce the spread of both illnesses. Both COVID-19 and flu are respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. They have symptoms in common, such as fever and/or…
