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She is one of the first people to greet Bluffton newborns

Dr. Jessica Aderman, pediatric hospitalist at Bluffton Hospital
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 11, 2019 - 1:36pm

Dr. Jessica Aderman, D.O., is one of the first people to greet newborns at Bluffton Hospital.

Joining the staff on Nov. 11, Dr. Aderman is the second pediatric hospitalist at Bluffton. She and Dr. Jennifer Hohman, M.D., share duties of meeting each Bluffton Hospital newborn within 24 hours of birth.

In addition to Drs. Aderman and Hohman, Dr. Darrel Hotmire, D.O., Bluffton physician, also provides some newborn care at the hospital.

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Birchaven Village Hosting ‘Bazaar Days’ DEC. 13-23

Posted by Icon K on December 7, 2019 - 6:00am

Birchaven Village will host its annual Bazaar Days’ craft and bake sale on Friday, Dec. 13, through Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The special event will take place on Birchaven’s indoor “Main Street,” 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay. The event is open to the public.

Bazaar Days will feature a variety of items handmade by residents, staff, volunteers and families. Items for sale include:

Homemade hardtack candy, fudge, buckeyes and dipped pretzels

Hand-crocheted doilies and other items

One-of-a-kind tree ornaments

Gifts for teachers

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Weekend doctor: Constipation in children

Posted by LizGH on December 7, 2019 - 6:00am

By Ailing Chen, MD, Pediatrics
Caughman Health Center
“Have you pooped today? Did you have any problem with pooping?” It seems I have this kind of conversation with my son at home every day.

As a doctor, I usually need to ask similar pooping questions for every well visit and even most acute visits at the office.

As we all know, a normal bowel pattern is a very important sign of our good health. However, constipation is a very common health problem in children of all ages.

What is constipation in children?

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Bridge offers children’s “Holiday Memories” grief support group

Posted by Icon K on December 4, 2019 - 6:00am

Bridge Home Health and Hospice offers “Holiday Memories” grief support program for children ages 6 to 12 who have lost a loved one, allowing them to remember those who have passed in a healthy setting. 

This event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay.

Holiday Memories is offered through Bridge’s Group S.T.A.R. (Special Times, Always Remembered). Dinner will be provided for the children and RSVP is required by Dec. 5.

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Bridge Hospice host Light Up a Life events

Posted by Icon K on December 3, 2019 - 6:00am

Bridge Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will host its annual “Light Up a Life” tree-lighting ceremonies in Bowling Green and Findlay in December. 

Through a tree-lighting and candle-lighting ceremony, loves ones who have passed will be honored. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Bowling Green ceremony is Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room at Heritage Corner, located at 1069 Klotz Road, Bowling Green.

The Findlay ceremony is Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in The Chapel at Birchaven Village,15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.

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Babies born in November at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by LizGH on December 3, 2019 - 6:00am

Here's the birth announcements for November, given to the Icon, for babies born at Bluffton Hospital:

Nov. 6 - Callie Jayne, daughter of Brandon and Ashley Stedman, Kenton.

Nov. 7 - Lucas Matthew, son of Jason and Cynthia Fleming, Bluffton.

Nov. 11 - Abram Daniel, son of Daniel and Danielle Hodges, Bluffton.

Nov. 15 - Silas William Allen, son of Stephen Hattery and Allysia Gray, Lima.

Nov. 21 - Lillian Brielle, daughter of Matthew and Kylie Sutton, Rawson.

Nov. 26 - James Christian, son of Jeff and Tasha Knueven, Leipsic.

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