Understanding and Preventing Lung Cancer
Understanding and preventing lung cancer is crucial for early detection. With two main types, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), each requiring distinct treatments, early identification through symptoms awareness and lifestyle choices can significantly impact outcomes.
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Advanced Perinatal Nursing Training at BGSU
Vantage Healthcare of Ohio (VHO) Maternity Directors Coalition, along with BGSU's Nursing Administrators, organized a special training at BGSU's new high-tech nursing simulation center. This training was for nurses who...
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Michele Wieczorek WCH Foundation Memorial Donation
Michele Wieczorek was a member of the WCH family in the peri-op department for many years, and in September 2022, she passed after a courageous battle with cancer. Michele's father, Gary, wanted a permanent memory for...
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June WOW Award Winner – Tracie Wilhelm
The WOW Patient Experience Initiative recognizes team members who engage with patients/families, visitors and employees in exceptional ways, providing a superior level of commitment and reflecting the values of Wood...
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IAC Accreditation
Wood County Hospital Cardiac Services earned an Echocardiography Accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Adult Transthoracic. Echocardiography can detect heart disease or signs of serious...
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June is National Safety Month
All of June is National Safety Month, and it allows us to focus on ways to help prevent unnecessary injuries at work, on the roads, and in our homes and communities. Preventable injury-related deaths increased by 16% in...
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2022 Healogics Center of Distinction
Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services, and Wood County Hospital’s Wound Healing Center have partnered together since 2009 to care for patients suffering from chronic wounds in our...
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Harper’s Journey
In April, Halle and Derek Mangas joyfully welcomed their first child, Harper, into the world, tho due to pregnancy complications, the family had to pivot and Harper was delivered at St. V's. At birth, Harper weighed only...
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Dr. David Vicente joins Wood County Vascular Center
This month, David Vicente, MD joined the Wood County Vascular Center.Dr. Vicente is board certified through the American Board of Surgery - Vascular Services. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons as well as...
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