Paulding County Hospital is partnering with the Paulding County Veterans Service Office to offer free flu shots for veterans.

To receive this benefit, veterans must get a voucher from the Paulding County Veterans Service Office at 810 E. Perry St. (next to the Health Department). You must present your military ID or show proof of honorable discharge to receive the voucher. Veterans Service Office hours are 9:30 a.m to 2 p.m. Tuesday – Friday.

Once you receive your voucher, you can get your flu shot at the Paulding County Hospital main campus, 1035 W. Wayne St., Paulding.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.

This year, Paudling County Hospital is exclusively offering quadrivalent flu vaccine. Quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against more strains of the influenza virus than previous flu vaccines.

For more information, call (419) 399-1162

A group of 48 community members learned how exercise can help Delay the Disease during an event Tuesday, Sept. 24 lead by Jackie Russell of OhioHealth.

According to OhioHealth.com, “OhioHealth Delay the Disease™ is an evidenced-based fitness program designed to optimize physical function and help delay the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

The Parkinson’s-specific exercises are designed to retrain the mind and body. Many participants report a regained ability to successfully manage the disease, improve their quality of life and take back control over their own body movements. Delay the Disease fitness plans include symptom-specific exercises and also address daily functional challenges, such as rising from a chair, getting out of the car, moving about in big crowds, dressing and getting off the floor.”

Call us at (419) 399-1725 or (419) 399-1162 to learn more about the Paulding County Hospital Delay the Disease program.

Exercise – Does it delay the progression of Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s and the aging brain?

Find out during a special event at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Family Life Center, 210 Dooley Dr., Paulding

Join the Paulding County Hospital Certified Parkinson’s instructors along with the OhioHealth Delay the Disease co-founders David Zid, BA ACE APG and Jackie Russell, RN BSN CNOR for an interactive seminar. Find out how exercise can rewire the brain, promote wellness, and may positively impact the progression of age-related changes in the brain including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

Anyone attending the event will be asked to participate in the exercise portion of the seminar.

For more information, or questions, call 419-399-1725 or 419-399-1162.

Did you know that more people suffer from pain than cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined?

Nearly one fourth of Americans suffer from pain annual, making pain the major driver of primary care physicians visits.

To learn more about the Paulding County Hospital Pain Management Clinic, please call (419) 399-1745.

Paulding County Hospital announced that Andrew Wannemacher has been named the new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Andy brings 16 years of healthcare experience to the role. Andy began his career at Paulding County Hospital starting in 2012 and has aided in the hospital receiving the Auditor of State Award twice in the past few years.This award is presented for excellence in financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and compliance with applicable laws for a fiscal year.

In 2012, he helped to implement the hospital’s current electronic medical record system (EPIC). In 2015, Andy helped Paulding County Hospital move to a new payroll system and implement several additional financial services. These systems have enhanced the financial operations at Paulding County Hospital.

In his new role as CFO at Paulding County Hospital, Andy will continue to enhance the financial operations at Paulding County Hospital.

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Paulding County Hospital

Tuesday, Aug. 27 from noon to 5 p.m.

Please call 1-800-733-2767

or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “pchosp”

to schedule your blood donation appointment!

Paulding County Hospital announced that they have received the Auditor of State Award. This award is presented for excellence in financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ended 2018. Meaning the community and patients that Paulding County Hospital care for are well-served by effective and accountable financial practices.

Eligible entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

The entity must file financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office by the statutory due date, without extension, via the Hinkle System and in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);

The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings or questioned costs;

The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

• Ethics referrals
• Questioned costs less than the threshold per the Uniform Guidance
• Lack of timely report submission
• Bank reconciliation issues
• Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance
• Findings for recovery less than $500
• Public meetings or public records issues
• The entity has no other financial or other concerns