Blanchard Valley Health System

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Cara Whiteman, DO
Diagnostic Radiology, Blanchard Valley Hospital

MEDIA RELEASE__Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women, but advancements in screening and treatment have made an important difference in outcomes. I encourage women to understand their breast health and make routine screening part of their overall preventive care.

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By Jennifer Campbell, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Physicans Plus Urgent Care

As the autumn leaves change, enter the season of increased viral transmission—influenza season. Influenza, or the flu, is a viral respiratory infection that triggers seasonal epidemics throughout the fall and winter. The flu is a common illness, but that doesn’t mean that it is safe. Prepare for this flu season by taking preventative measures, staying aware of the symptoms, and learning what to do if you do get sick.

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By Stanislaw Dajczak, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Joint pain can slowly change the way you live. At first, you may avoid a long walk or take the elevator instead of the stairs. Over time, you may find yourself giving up activities you enjoy, struggling with everyday tasks, or losing sleep because of pain. When that happens, you may begin to wonder whether it is time to consider joint replacement.

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Robin Brown, LISW-S
Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio

As summer winds down, the days grow shorter, and we spend more time indoors. For some people, the changing seasons bring more than an adjustment to cooler weather. They bring noticeable changes in mood, energy, sleep, and motivation.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression, is a type of depression that follows a recurring seasonal pattern, most commonly during the fall and winter months. Seasonal changes can affect the body’s circadian rhythm, the internal clock that helps regulate sleep, wakefulness, and other biological processes. They may also affect chemicals and hormones involved in mood and sleep.

Symptoms of seasonal depression may begin gradually and include: 

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MEDIA RELEASE_Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is proud to announce that the computed tomography (CT) department at Bluffton Hospital has successfully achieved reaccreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR).

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MEDIA RELEASE_ The BVHS Auxiliary awarded a $1,000 scholarship in memory of dedicated local volunteer Marty Lemley to Isabella Ellerbrock, a 2026 graduate of Bluffton High School. Ellerbrock will attend Ohio University to pursue a degree in nursing.

The Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) Auxiliary also awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to students from Hancock County and surrounding areas pursuing careers in healthcare.

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