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Community and Hospital Support Provide Stuffed Animals for Pediatric Surgery Patients
To help comfort pediatric surgery patients, Laurie Garman, PCT, dresses stuffed animals, often teddy bears, in surgical scrubs and places them on the child’s surgery cart to have upon waking up. Laurie came up with the...
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Wood County Hospital Recognized at American Cancer Society’s “An Evening of Gratitude”
On December 10, Wood County Hospital was presented the Award of Excellence at the American Cancer Society’s “An Evening of Gratitude.” The event was held by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to recognize those that help...
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The Healthy Business Council of Ohio Honors Wood County Hospital
The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) will recognize 111 Ohio employers for healthy worksite practices during the 16th annual Healthy Worksite Awards presentation in January. Among the recipients being honored is...
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October – Breast Cancer Screening
This October, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wood County Hospital encourages women of all ages to make sure they are up to date on breast cancer screenings. A high-quality mammogram plus a clinical breast...
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Children and Concussions
Concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injuries, are a serious issue and affect millions of children each year. If your child plays sports, you probably know that they are at increased risk. Concussions do not...
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New Drug Take-Back Location
Studies from the FDA show the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from friends and family and are often taken from home medicine cabinets. Last week, a new Medsafe unit was installed in the WCH Pharmacy to...
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Preventing Mosquito and Tick Bites
Spending time together outdoors is good for the whole family. Don’t let mosquito and tick bites ruin your fun. Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks spread germs that can make you sick. Some of these...
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Dr. Richard Walsh is the New Wound Healing Center Medical Director
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Walsh, the new Wound Healing Center Medical Director. Dr. Walsh has been practicing family medicine for 16 years in Bowling Green. Additionally, he has been seeing patients at the Wound...
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