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By National Rural Health Association

Bluffton Hospital has been recognized by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) as a top 20 hospital for patient satisfaction.

The ranking is based on data compiled by iVantage Health Analytics.

"We are so proud to be ranked highly in these measures," said Chris Keller, Bluffton Hospital chief administrative officer.

Blanchard Valley Hospital's (BVH) Vascular Laboratory has been reaccredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The vascular lab uses non- invasive ultrasound testing to help diagnose a variety of vascular conditions.

This accreditation recognizes labs that provide a high level of patient care and quality testing when diagnosing vascular disease. To receive accreditation, BVH underwent detailed evaluations of facility operations and a comprehensive application process. The accreditation is valid for three years.

Bluffton for Hope (Relay for Life) is accepting garage sale items fo its Saturday, May 6, garage sale at the high school parking lot.

Please contact Lynda Best 419-296-2790 or 419-358-7593 or drop off at Village Cut & Curl 212 Cherry St.

Please no clothing.

It's part of The Women's Center of Bluffton Hospital

The Women’s Center of Bluffton Hospital will continue to add services throughout 2017. This is one of those new services.

 

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has officially opened the Pelvic Pain Center part of The Women’s Center of Bluffton Hospital, a new expansion and renovation project.

The Pelvic Pain Center is located in the hospital at at 139 Garau St.

BACH 3 - Does this mean that somewhere in Ohio is a BACH 1 and a BACH 2? The Icon spotted this plate in Ada.

This week from ODOT:
State Route 696 near the Allen County line, west of the village of Pandora, will be restricted through the work zone at times during drainage structure repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Putnam County maintenance garage.

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