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Bluffton Hospital will test all patients coming for scheduled surgeries, procedures

Change from previous practice
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2020 - 3:48pm

Bluffton Hospital has initiated COVID-19 testing for all patients coming to the hospital for scheduled surgeries and procedures. 

This is a change from the previous practice of testing only those exhibiting symptoms of the disease and referred by their primary care physicians.

The hours of operation for pre-surgery and procedure swabbing at Bluffton Hospital follows:
• Mondays through Fridays – 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Weekends – 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Persons need to contact their physician to schedule a pre-surgery or procedure swabbing.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Riley flexes its muscles

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2020 - 1:50pm

This is the result of 2.78 inches of rain from May 14 to midnight May 18 - not counting the Tuesday, May 19, continual showers. Photos were taken Tuesday morning when the waters were actually receeding. This view shows the bridge over North Main Street. CLICK HERE for photos of Riley overflowing into the Buckeye. Several additional photos are in this series.

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Thursday last day to sign up for BFR's Zoom Bingo

Lots of prizes in the local fundraiser
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2020 - 11:49am

There's still time to sign-up for Bluffton Family Recreation's family Bingo on Zoom. The event is at 7 p.m., Friday, May 22. CLICK HERE to register.

This is a fundraising event and a chance to win kid-friendly and adult-friendly prizes. Specific prizes will be announced soon.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Antibody testing for COVID-19 now available

Through Blanchard Valley Health System 
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2020 - 10:52am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is now offering antibody testing for COVID-19.

Patients who would like to know if they have had COVID-19 should contact their primary care provider who will then order a test through the BVHS outpatient laboratory.

Unlike the nasal swabs that test for active COVID-19 infections, the antibody test is taken through a blood draw. The antibodies will typically show-up about one to two weeks after someone has been infected with COVID-19. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Corwin Croy
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2020 - 10:41am

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughtful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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People
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My awesome teacher - Mrs. Steinmetz

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2020 - 10:36am

Wil Dailey, Bluffton first grader, created this drawing of his teacher, Mrs. Steinmetz.

Teacher Appreciation Week was May 4-8. In cooperation with the Bluffton PTO, the Icon is posting drawings of elementary teachers created by elementary students. 

The Icon invites all elementary students to submit a drawing of a teacher. Send to: [email protected].

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People
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