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Icon talks with Myron Lewis, Blanchard Valley Health System's new president and CEO
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2021 - 4:35pm

Blanchard Valley Heath System’s new president and CEO, Myron Lewis’s first taste of Bluffton was a container of Shirley’s Popcorn.

“I’ve visited Bluffton and was struck by the attractive downtown,” he said, adding that his daughter purchased a giant container of Shirley’s Popcorn for him as a Christmas present – sadly, the container is empty he admitted.

The new president and chief executive officer of BVHS talked via Zoom with the Icon earlier this week. He replaces Scott Malaney who has retired.

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BVHS implements Resuscitation Quality Improvement program

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 7, 2021 - 6:02am

Blanchard Valley Heath System announced this month that it is implementing the Resuscitation Quality Improvement program (RQI), co-developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Laerdal Medical.

The program's purpose is to achieve sustained mastery of high-quality CPR skills and competency, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

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Vaginal Discharge: What Is Normal?

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Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on December 19, 2020 - 6:00am

By Abby Maas, APRN-CNP
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Vaginal discharge is the fluid or mucous that comes from the vagina. This is a common concern among women and leads many to see their healthcare provider. Vaginal discharge can be normal unless it occurs with itching, burning, or other bothersome symptoms. Different causes of vaginal discharge can cause similar symptoms. It is recommended to seek examination to determine the cause of a vaginal discharge.

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Contemplating Contraception: The Benefits of An Intrauterine Device

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Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on December 12, 2020 - 6:00am

Dr. Jessica Lafyatis
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Bluffton Hospital and BVH combine OB services

Part of Blanchard Valley Health System's pandemic response plan
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 10, 2020 - 1:34pm

In order to increase bed capacity system-wide, as well as maximize staffing availability in the pandemic response, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will combine in-patient Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Hospital obstetrics on the main Findlay campus, effective Mnday, Dec. 14.

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Meet the babies recently born in Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 8, 2020 - 3:05pm

The following births were reported by the Bluffton Hospital in November.

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