Bluffton Hospital has been named one of the top 100 critical access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. Bluffton Hospital was one of only five hospitals in Ohio to receive this designation.
Being named a top 100 critical access hospital means that Bluffton Hospital received high scores in the Hospital Strength Index. The Index, a first-ever comprehensive rating system for critical access hospitals, evaluates each hospital across 56 performance metrics.
Bluffton Trinity United Methodist's annual coat give-away is Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the church located on State Route 103, rural Bluffton.
A pancake breakfast will be served during the event.
Anyone wishing to donate coats may drop them off at the following Bluffton locations:
ArtSpace/Lima announces the opening of Still Life Now: Nine Contemporary Artists, which will have its opening reception on Friday, Nov. 4, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The exhibit features new and recent work by nine nationally prominent artists who specialize in "still life." Each offers a 21st century interpretation of the genre which had its beginnings in ancient Greece and Rome and reached its most celebrated fulfillment in 17th and 18th century Holland and Spain and flourished again in the works of 20th century cubists.
Dr. Raymond Wise, guest musician for Bluffton University's celebration of gospel music the week of Nov. 6, will discuss the topic at a campus forum at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall.
His presentation, "Exploring the Significance of African-American Sacred Music," is free and open to the public.
