Blanchard Valley Health System

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Here are the births announcements from Bluffton Hospital for September and October:

Sept. 2 - Hayes Gregory Michael, son of Bryn and Brynne Steffan, Arlington.

Sept. 4 - Scarlett Allyn, daughter of Blake Williams and Celeste Montgomery, Ada.

Sept. 10 - Cecilia James, daughter of Joshua and Crystal McGrain, Arlington.

Sept. 15 - Aldrik Joseph, son of David and Mary Burgei, Ottawa.

Sept. 18 - Ellisyn Mae, daughter of Cody Roeder and Amanda Boyed, Columbus Grove.

Sept. 23 - Kamila Grey, daughter of Anthony and Sarah Serda, Findlay.

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By Andre Gilbert, MD
Blanchard Valley Urology Associates

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By Brianne Hottinger, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, TTS
The number one reason to be screened for cancer is to find it in its earliest stages and have a greater potential for cure.

The following are the latest screening guidelines, according to the American Cancer Society: 

Blanchard Valley Hospital on Becker's Hospital Review’s list for fifth time

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Blanchard Valley Hospital has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States. This is the fifth time that the organization has received this distinction. 

Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals list is based on a hospital's quality, accolades and service to its community. 

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By Angel Mercer, licensed social worker, tobacco treatment specialist
The Armes Family Cancer Care Center, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System
Media reports have recently warned consumers to stop using e-cigarettes immediately. Many people are experiencing illness linked to e-cigarettes, including death. What are e-cigarettes? What are you exposing to your body? What is being done to stop this epidemic?

The new relationship extends to medical professionals at the Bluffton Hospital

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Attached at the bottom of this story is a Q and A for frequently asked questions regarding the collaboration.

Blanchard Valley Health System has announced that it is the first Ohio-based health care facility to join a clinic collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, of Rochester, Minnesota.

The Mayo relationship extends to medical professionals at the  Bluffton Hospital.

In making the announcement on Oct. 10, Scott Malaney, BVHS president and CEO, said, “This is a big day for us.”

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