The 2023 Henry County Relay For Life Committee includes (front row, from left) Bob Lulfs, Cindy Celani, Jayla Lane, (back row, from left) Heidi Bell, Tina Myers, Alli Schmitz, Brittany Cook, Angie Gaucin and Reagan Strauss. Not pictured are Lori Sprow and Amy Wendt.
NAPOLEON — Henry County Hospital General Surgery is welcoming Drs. Beth White, M. Shahzad Hasan and Timothy Duckett to its team of providers.
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross is joining forces with Peanuts as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind.
WAUSEON — Fulton County Health Center has three Health Care Camps scheduled over the next several months.
NAPOLEON — For Dr. Jacob Miller, a specialty in sports medicine allows him to help athletes return to their activities prior to being injured.
Since beginning the first full-time pediatrics program at Fulton County Health Center in 2013, Dr. Christopher Meyer and partner Dr. Shailendra Misra, have steadily built up a pediatric practice that serves the many needs of area youngsters and their families.
WAUSEON — Residents living in and around Wauseon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening in Wauseon.
COLUMBUS — February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don’t believe they are at risk for heart disease.
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening in February.
Henry County Hospital Orthopedics recently welcomed Dr. Jacob Miller to its team of providers.
TOLEDO — Mercy Health — Tiffin Hospital and Mercy Health – Defiance Hospital each were awarded “A” grades in The Leapfrog Group fall Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing these hospitals’ achievements providing safer health care.
TOLEDO — Mercy Health recently announce three Mercy Health hospitals have earned rankings among healthcare providers and insurers in Modern Healthcare’s 2022 Best Places to Work award program.
Henry County Hospital will be discontinuing two service lines later this year.
Henry County Hospital has been ranked number 16 among healthcare providers and insurers in Modern Healthcare’s 2022 Best Places to Work award program.
Henry County Hospital Pain Management Center recently welcomed two new providers.
ARCHBOLD — The Fulton County Health Center started Healthcare Care Camp in June 2015, as a way to share its facility with high school students, especially those curious about a healthcare career.
TOLEDO — The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, is hosting a virtual program to educate viewers about the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening in August.
Through efforts coordinated by a collaborative council of multi-disciplinary stakeholders across its ministry, Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) and hospitals in Tiffin, Willard and Defiance implemented sustainable initiatives that earned environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenheal…
DELTA — NAMI Four County is offering a free community program, “Healthy You: The Mind and Body Connection,” Wednesday, July 20 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Delta Public Library.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Jim Nowaczyk as its chief financial officer.
Recently two Henry County 4-H teens were selected for state honors. Kalleigh Fry of Archbold was selected as a delegate to National 4-H Congress, and Adrianna Meyer of Swanton was selected to serve on the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board.
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting an educational program at the Napoleon Public Library to share information about the basics of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and to answer questions about the disease.
WAUSEON — Fulton County Health Center and FCHC Medical Group recently welcomed Diala Almardeeni, MD, ENT and otolaryngologist.
COLUMBUS — During National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman celebrate “Empathy in Action” and recognize the priceless contributions of ombudsman volunteers. They invite all Ohioans to contribute their time and empa…
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
This month, we celebrate the 27th annual National Public Health Week. This year’s theme, “Public Health Is Where You Are,” celebrates what we know is true: The places where we are, physically, mentally and societally, affect our health and our lives.
MAUMEE - The Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is offering three programs that will help families learn more about dementia, make challenging decisions together and communicate more effectively.
Hospice of Northwest Ohio is building its volunteer team in Fulton and Henry counties.
Dear Doctors: I’m pregnant, and just like last time, random strangers feel it’s OK to comment on what I eat and drink. Is it true a little coffee is OK when you’re pregnant? My weekly cup is a big treat, and I want a good answer when the barista at my local coffee shop scolds me for not gett…
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section is seeking nominations for its annual Two Days in May Awards, which recognize the outstanding services of individuals and organizations that aid and empower victims of crime in Ohio.
Mercy Health recently announced the region’s first mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region.
TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
Henry County Hospital recently expanded local primary care options by welcoming Audrey Crandall, CNP, Jessica L. Durham, CNP, and Lisa Greer, CRNP.
Henry County Hospital has earned a ranking for the Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern HealthCare for the 10th time, as well as the fifth time consecutively.
TOLEDO — Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital, Mercy Health — Tiffin Hospital, and Mercy Health — Defiance Hospital were all awarded “A” grades in the fall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing these hospitals’ achievements providing safer health care.
Residents living in and around the Napoleon area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
Henry County Hospital will host a COVID-19 booster vaccination clinic for the single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Dr. Vithal Shendge, M.D. to the HCH Orthopedics practice.
Residents living in and around the Napoleon area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Andrea Brown as manager of marketing, community relations and wellness.
The American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to donate blood and platelets.
TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an app…
ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College recognized its Nursing and Allied Health division graduates at a recent pinning ceremony in the following areas: Practical Nursing (PN), Registered Nursing (RN), phlebotomy and medical assisting.
Many parents have questions about COVID-19 vaccines, which are now available to anyone age 12 and up. That’s good. It’s normal to be cautious when something new comes along. Here are answers to some of the most common questions families may have.
The American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to donate blood and platelets.
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions through a Life Line Screening this month.
Cell phones continue to become more complex, allowing us to use them for almost every imaginable task. Unfortunately, when it comes to texting and scrolling through social media while driving, this practice is dangerous and illegal in the majority of states. April, which is National Distract…
TOLEDO — The American Heart Association recently donated a CPR in Schools Training Kit to Defiance High School – training local students in the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED use and choking relief.
MAUMEE — The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will be presenting a variety of virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Dr. Zane Zimmerman to the family practice team.
A Gerber infant formula was recalled earlier this year over potential contamination of Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that could cause life-threatening infections in infants. However, the recalled product was distributed to retail stores across eight states beyond the start of the recall, cooperative food wholesaler Associated Wholesale Grocers said in an announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration this week. The recall, which was initiated by the Perrigo Company in March, impacted Gerber Good Start formula manufactured between Jan. 2 and Jan. 18 at Perrigo's Eau Claire, Wisconsin, facility.
The 2023 Henry County Relay For Life Committee includes (front row, from left) Bob Lulfs, Cindy Celani, Jayla Lane, (back row, from left) Heidi Bell, Tina Myers, Alli Schmitz, Brittany Cook, Angie Gaucin and Reagan Strauss. Not pictured are Lori Sprow and Amy Wendt.
After decades of supporting poor, young baseball players as they began their professional careers, minor league host families have officially been phased out. As part of their first collective bargaining agreement with Major League Baseball this spring, minor league players negotiated an end to the practice. Players are now guaranteed furnished housing, something they are celebrating as a more professional arrangement. Many players are also sorry to see host family programs end. So are the families. One former host family organizer told The Associated Press that “when you open your home, you’re opening your heart. I’m so sad it’s not continuing.”
NAPOLEON — Henry County Hospital General Surgery is welcoming Drs. Beth White, M. Shahzad Hasan and Timothy Duckett to its team of providers.
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross is joining forces with Peanuts as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind.
WAUSEON — Fulton County Health Center has three Health Care Camps scheduled over the next several months.
NAPOLEON — For Dr. Jacob Miller, a specialty in sports medicine allows him to help athletes return to their activities prior to being injured.
Since beginning the first full-time pediatrics program at Fulton County Health Center in 2013, Dr. Christopher Meyer and partner Dr. Shailendra Misra, have steadily built up a pediatric practice that serves the many needs of area youngsters and their families.
WAUSEON — Residents living in and around Wauseon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening in Wauseon.
COLUMBUS — February is American Heart Month and a new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that even though heart attacks are increasingly common in younger people, many don’t believe they are at risk for heart disease.
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening in February.
Henry County Hospital Orthopedics recently welcomed Dr. Jacob Miller to its team of providers.
TOLEDO — Mercy Health — Tiffin Hospital and Mercy Health – Defiance Hospital each were awarded “A” grades in The Leapfrog Group fall Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing these hospitals’ achievements providing safer health care.
TOLEDO — Mercy Health recently announce three Mercy Health hospitals have earned rankings among healthcare providers and insurers in Modern Healthcare’s 2022 Best Places to Work award program.
Henry County Hospital will be discontinuing two service lines later this year.
Henry County Hospital has been ranked number 16 among healthcare providers and insurers in Modern Healthcare’s 2022 Best Places to Work award program.
Henry County Hospital Pain Management Center recently welcomed two new providers.
ARCHBOLD — The Fulton County Health Center started Healthcare Care Camp in June 2015, as a way to share its facility with high school students, especially those curious about a healthcare career.
TOLEDO — The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, is hosting a virtual program to educate viewers about the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening in August.
Through efforts coordinated by a collaborative council of multi-disciplinary stakeholders across its ministry, Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) and hospitals in Tiffin, Willard and Defiance implemented sustainable initiatives that earned environmental excellence awards from Practice Greenheal…
DELTA — NAMI Four County is offering a free community program, “Healthy You: The Mind and Body Connection,” Wednesday, July 20 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Delta Public Library.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Jim Nowaczyk as its chief financial officer.
Recently two Henry County 4-H teens were selected for state honors. Kalleigh Fry of Archbold was selected as a delegate to National 4-H Congress, and Adrianna Meyer of Swanton was selected to serve on the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board.
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is hosting an educational program at the Napoleon Public Library to share information about the basics of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and to answer questions about the disease.
WAUSEON — Fulton County Health Center and FCHC Medical Group recently welcomed Diala Almardeeni, MD, ENT and otolaryngologist.
COLUMBUS — During National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman celebrate “Empathy in Action” and recognize the priceless contributions of ombudsman volunteers. They invite all Ohioans to contribute their time and empa…
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
This month, we celebrate the 27th annual National Public Health Week. This year’s theme, “Public Health Is Where You Are,” celebrates what we know is true: The places where we are, physically, mentally and societally, affect our health and our lives.
MAUMEE - The Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is offering three programs that will help families learn more about dementia, make challenging decisions together and communicate more effectively.
Hospice of Northwest Ohio is building its volunteer team in Fulton and Henry counties.
Dear Doctors: I’m pregnant, and just like last time, random strangers feel it’s OK to comment on what I eat and drink. Is it true a little coffee is OK when you’re pregnant? My weekly cup is a big treat, and I want a good answer when the barista at my local coffee shop scolds me for not gett…
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Section is seeking nominations for its annual Two Days in May Awards, which recognize the outstanding services of individuals and organizations that aid and empower victims of crime in Ohio.
Mercy Health recently announced the region’s first mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region.
TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.
Henry County Hospital recently expanded local primary care options by welcoming Audrey Crandall, CNP, Jessica L. Durham, CNP, and Lisa Greer, CRNP.
Henry County Hospital has earned a ranking for the Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern HealthCare for the 10th time, as well as the fifth time consecutively.
TOLEDO — Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital, Mercy Health — Tiffin Hospital, and Mercy Health — Defiance Hospital were all awarded “A” grades in the fall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing these hospitals’ achievements providing safer health care.
Residents living in and around the Napoleon area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
Henry County Hospital will host a COVID-19 booster vaccination clinic for the single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Dr. Vithal Shendge, M.D. to the HCH Orthopedics practice.
Residents living in and around the Napoleon area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
Henry County Hospital recently welcomed Andrea Brown as manager of marketing, community relations and wellness.
The American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to donate blood and platelets.
TOLEDO — The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an app…
ARCHBOLD — Northwest State Community College recognized its Nursing and Allied Health division graduates at a recent pinning ceremony in the following areas: Practical Nursing (PN), Registered Nursing (RN), phlebotomy and medical assisting.
The American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to donate blood and platelets.
Residents living in and around Napoleon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions through a Life Line Screening this month.
Cell phones continue to become more complex, allowing us to use them for almost every imaginable task. Unfortunately, when it comes to texting and scrolling through social media while driving, this practice is dangerous and illegal in the majority of states. April, which is National Distract…
TOLEDO — The American Heart Association recently donated a CPR in Schools Training Kit to Defiance High School – training local students in the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED use and choking relief.