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COVID 19 ONE YEAR LATER
As we near the one-year mark of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, adults throughout the nation are reporting their highest stress levels since the health crisis began. According to “Stress in...
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What is Epilepsy?
Dr. Purvi Saraiya, a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with Wood County Neurology, specializes in treating epilepsy in those 18 and older. Dr. Saraiya shared information about epilepsy to help our...
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Worksite Wellness Gold
The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) will recognize 100 Ohio employers for healthy worksite practices during the virtual In-Value-Able Virtual Conference Series on February 4, 2021. Among the recipients being...
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Betty Lemon Supports WCH Through Countless Face Mask Donations
Betty Lemon, RN (Mother of Dr. Michael Lemon - WCH Chief Medical Officer), was a NICU nurse and nurse educator for many years and is now retired. With the arrival of COVID-19, she recognized the importance of having...
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Welcome Independence Health General Surgery
The new Independence Health General Surgery office at Wood County Hospital will open on December 1. The surgeons will provide a wide range of general, robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. With the addition of these...
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A Big Win
Sofia Marquez, 17, was thrilled to be playing her favorite sport at a travel team level. On Sunday, March 8, she was warming up with her team at a weekend tournament in Louisville, KY. Sofia jumped to hit the ball, and at...
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October WOW Award Winner – Chelsey Woodruff
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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Never Too Busy for a Mammogram
Brooke Harrison’s mom was a mammography tech as Brooke was growing up and was an advocate of preventative care. When Brooke turned 40 in August, her mom encouraged her to get her first mammogram. Although Brooke’s family...
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