OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is launching online scheduling at its primary care offices. This new feature allows patients to book appointments directly through the organization’s website.

With online scheduling, patients can now view real-time availability and reserve appointments for routine check-ups, follow-ups, and other primary care needs with just a few clicks. This enhancement reduces phone wait times and improves access to care.

In addition to adult primary care, online scheduling now includes pediatric appointments, offering parents a simple and reliable way to manage their children’s health.

“Primary care is the front door to health and wellness,” said Myron D. Lewis, president and CEO of BVHS. “By introducing online scheduling, we are removing barriers and making it simpler for patients to connect with the care they need, when they need it. This is one more way BVHS is delivering on our promise of patient-first care.”

Online scheduling builds on BVHS’s broader digital transformation strategy to expand access, reduce barriers, and enhance the overall patient experience. In the near future, BVHS will expand online scheduling to include mammography and other specialties.

“This initiative reflects our commitment to innovation with purpose,” said Gulshan Mehta, chief digital and information officer. “We designed this tool to be simple, intuitive, and accessible—empowering patients to take an active role in their health while ensuring care is always within reach.”

BVHS offers primary care and pediatric services in Bluffton as well as Carey, Findlay, Fostoria, Leipsic, McComb, North Baltimore and Ottawa. 

Scheduling can be done at www.bvhealthsystem.org/primarycare.