Pictured are approximately 2,000 eyeglasses collected by the Heritage Lions in Hoagland. They are ready to be delivered to Kevin McDermit of the Arcola Lions Club. Here is the journey of recycled eyeglasses in Lions Clubs all over the world: 1. Lions Clubs collect used eyeglasses at various community locations. 2. The glasses are shipped…
Vantage Career Center honored six students of the Adult Education Practical Nursing Program by holding a special pinning ceremony, which highlighted the graduates’ efforts, success and dedication to the nursing profession as they advance in their careers. Vantage Adult Education Director Angie Fahy opened the program and welcomed family and friends who attended the ceremony…
Paulding County – The Paulding County Health Department is informing residents that the first group of mosquitoes to test positive in Paulding County for West Nile virus (WNV) has been confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health. The WNV-positive pool of mosquitoes was captured in the village of Payne. No human cases have been reported. It is…
Each summer, mosquitoes are a familiar biting pest in our backyards, parks and campgrounds. In Ohio, mosquito borne illnesses are most often transmitted during the warmest months of the year. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Zoonotic Disease Program, in partnership with the Paulding County Health Department (PCHD), is conducting county wide mosquito testing. ODH…
During a special pinning ceremony recently held at Northwest State Community College, seven students from the NSCC’s phlebotomy technician certificate program, and one graduate from the medical assisting degree program were recognized. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their…
Innovative orthopedic technology and multidisciplinary care are changing the future for lower extremity amputees in Indiana. Committed to the advancement of patient-centered care and innovative technologies, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Orthopaedics NorthEast (ONE) have launched an osseointegration program with Integrum, the manufacturer of the OPRA™ Implant System. The program is the first of its…
This past Tuesday, July 18th, Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services in Paulding, OH celebrated 10 years of serving the community. They held tours to guests and served hot dogs and Italian ice to guests. Grounded Coffee & Crumbs also had their mobile coffee truck on hand selling drinks with all of the proceeds from that…
PAULDING, OHIO (JULY 17, 2023)- The Paulding County Hospital is blessing the 154th Baby Box in the nation on Tuesday July 18th at 6PM. The community is welcome to attend the event which will occur on site on the north side of campus at 1035 W. Wayne St. Speakers for the evening’s event include Monica Kelsey, Safe…
Becky Gonzalez, director of human resources operations, Parkview Health, has been recognized as a statewide HR Standout in the 2023 Indianapolis Business Journal HR Impact Awards. The award recognizes human resources professionals who excel in their roles leading or facilitating HR for their companies. Gonzalez joined Parkview in 2007 as an HR manager and has…
Mercy Health continues to welcome former McLaren St. Luke’s providers to our health care organization, most recently with the addition of two board-certified neurosurgeons, Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Dr. David Lewis. Formerly of McLaren St. Luke’s Brain and Spine, Dr. Hoeflinger, Dr. Lewis, and Jennifer Fender; PA, will continue to serve patients at the same…
Parkview Health recently welcomed four representatives from a hospital in Plock, Poland, as part of the first-ever physician exchange with Fort Wayne Sister Cities International. From June 13-18, Parkview hosted three physicians from Plock’s Holy Trinity Hospital, Dr. Pawel Sobieski, Dr. Marek Roman Brzezinski and Dr. Piotr Branczewski, along with Holy Trinity CEO Marek Stawicki.…
Thirty resident physicians were welcomed to Parkview Friday with a white coat ceremony marking the start of their residency through the Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education program. It’s the second class of individuals to make the transition from student to physician through the program, which grew year-over-year with the addition of a new transitional year…
Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is thrilled to be utilizing a brand new ultrasound machine. The previous machine is close to 10 years old. While still great quality, the board of directors decided to purchase a new one after being approached by Chris Bercaw. Bercaw is a Paulding County resident, and also the Knights of…
