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Digital Mammography is Here! - 3/5/2013

the intallation of our new Selenia digital mammography unit and MammoPad from Hologic. This is the latest in "High Tech, Soft Touch" breast cancer screening. An annual mammogram is one of your best defenses against breast cancer. Call to schedule your digital mammogram 937.393.MAMMO (6266).

Debbie Burns Volunteers 1,000 hours - 2/6/2013

You may have seen her at the Front Desk. Debbie helps people with wheelchairs, department errands, and general information.
Shirley became a volunteer out of her desire to help people. She says that she enjoys volunteering at HDH because she enjoys seeing a lot of different people, and she enjoys being able to help. We are truly proud she is a part of the HDH team!

Mike Strickland, MD Joins Lynchburg Medical Center - 1/21/2013

 located at 8900 State Route 134 in Lynchburg. He is an Internal Medicine Physician, and brings over 20 years of experience as a provider to our community. He has two children with his wife, Dr. Regina Melink. He excited to join Dr. Schreibman and the community, and is currently accepting new patients.
To schedule an appointment, please call 937.364.2346

Who is the Gala Golf Cart Winner? - 11/11/2012

The winner was Joyce Carmichael. The event was a huge success and the Foundation would like to thank everyone for their support of this fund raising event. Congratulations to Joyce.

Highland District Hospital Foundation Receives Appalachian Regional Commission Grant - 11/6/2012

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The grant will be help purchase a Digital Mammogram Unit, which will advance the ability to detect breast cancer.

“This grant will help the hospital provide the best quality care with state-of-the-art equipment,” said Jason Wilson director of the Governor’s Office of Appalachia. “Early detection of breast cancer can make the difference, and we’re happy ARC is supporting the hospital as it works to save lives.”

The Appalachian Regional Commission grants provide funding for projects that improve the standard of living for residents the Appalachian region. This project supports the ARC’s goal to strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy by supporting local efforts to improve medical facilities, equipment and technology in Appalachia Ohio.

“We are pleased to work with the Governor’s Office of Appalachia and the ARC to provide funding for the hospital to bring the latest in technology for early detection of breast cancer,” said Vicki Rhude, Foundation Chairman Director. 

“The purchase of a Digital Mammography Unit will allow Highland District Hospital to continue to provide high quality diagnostic care for the citizens of Highland and surrounding counties with state-of-the-art technology,” said Jim Baer, President of Highland District Hospital.

As an advocate for Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties, the Governor’s Office of Appalachia works on behalf of the Appalachian Regional Commission in Washington, D.C. to promote the region’s assets and to support local, regional, state, and federal initiatives. These initiatives contribute to the economic, educational, and community prosperity of the people of Ohio’s Appalachian region.

The Ohio Development Services Agency works with partners across business, government, academia, and the nonprofit sector to build strong communities that support job creation. Development provides financial, informational, and technical assistance to those making an investment in Ohio, ensuring a vibrant economic future for all Ohioans. Visit www.development.ohio.gov. Also, follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/OhioDevelopment and Twitter www.twitter.com/OhioDevelopment.

HDH Joins OSU's Stroke Telemedicine Network - 10/8/2012

 advanced stroke care to our community.

 

When a suspected stroke patient arrives to Highland District Hospital’s Emergency Department, a “stroke alert” is activated at both Ohio State and Highland District Hospital, which mobilizes a team of stroke experts who, through the use of telemetry and real-time testing and patient interview, can help the care team at Highland District Hospital determine the best treatment option for the patient.

 

Research published in the September 14, 2011 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that telestroke is cost-effective for rural hospitals that don’t have a neurologist or stroke specialist on staff around the clock and provides greater access to the clot-busting treatment, tPA.

Ohio State’s stroke team, which includes critical care physicians and vascular neurosurgeons, is available any time, day or night.

Michael Turner, MD, Emergency Department Medical Director at Highland District Hospital states that “the window of time for successfully treating stroke victims is short, usually less than three hours. The use of real-time technology will save more lives in our community.”

 

In addition, Ohio State’s neurology and neurosurgery program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report magazine as among the best in the country. Highland District Hospital is proud to partner with Ohio State to improve the quality and efficiency of care provided to our community.

HDH Foundation's Inaugural Golf Tourny a Success - 8/1/2012

Highland District Hospital Foundation Golf Outing held at the Hillsboro Elks on Saturday.
 
A total of 10 teams teed off bright and early at 7:30 a.m., and 13 more hit the links after lunch at 1 p.m.

When the final carts returned to the clubhouse and all the scores were tallied, the team of Mike Nartker, Scott Leggett, Joe Shelton and Rick Shelton won the event with a score of 15-under 57. The team recorded two eagles, one on the first hole and another on No. 13 to win by a single stroke.
 
“It’s exciting to have a foundation outing and get community members together to golf on a beautiful day like today,” said HDH CEO Jim Baer, who participated in the event.
 
Funds raised at the inaugural tournament will go toward the purchase of equipment at the hospital.
 
“I was very pleased with how things went today,” HDH Foundation Director Cathy Jones said. “We’ve had wonderful community support, and I really appreciate all the volunteers, many of whom were here at 6 a.m.”
 
Prizes were awarded to Holly Pence for longest drive, Leggett for longest putt, and Randy Roush for closest to the pin.

The Highland District Hospital Foundation was formed to build a bridge between the community and the hospital. Its role is to encourage community involvement in the hospital's future through financial support and to manage that support to the maximum benefit of the hospital and the people using its service.
 
Committee members who were involved in spearheading the golf tournament included: Vicki Rhude, Susan Davis Thompson, Larry Burns, Brian Mycroft, Todd Heskett, Chad Wilson, Neil Miller and Cathy Jones.
 
“We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout and the weather was absolutely beautiful,” Rhude said. “The committee did a great job and so many sponsors stepped up to help a good cause.”

HDH Foundation Golf Tournament - 4/24/2012

on July 21, 2012 at the Hillsboro Elk's Golf Course. 4-person scramble for $200. Get your team ready! If you have questions, please contact Cathy Jones at 937.393.6101.

Health Fair 2013 - 3/12/2012

HDH's annual Health Fair will be held at the hospital on April 13, 2013 from 8am til noon. Featured screenings include:

$20 17-panel blood screening

  • 12-hour fasting recommended (only water, black coffee, tea, and scheduled medications)
  • Persons with diabetes, please consult your physician regarding fasting

No-cost mammograms

  • Eligibility information will be provided at the Health Fair

 

Please Click here to register for the Health Fair - pre-registration is recommended. Form must be filled out completely.

This event is generously sponsored by the HDH Foundation.

Magnolia Twig Donates $500 to HDH Foundation - 11/22/2011

digital mammography unit. The Magnolia Twig is a Gold donor ($4,999-10,000) to the Foundation.  The twig is one of the original members of the hospital auxiliary when it was formed in 1955.  Most of the twigs have disbanded; however the Magnolia Twig is very active and continues to give generous support to HDH.  Past projects of the twig were the purchase of arts and crafts for the Edith Brown Pavilion-Inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit, linens, lobby furniture, carafe sets, furnishing a patient room, defibrillator, and a cherry entertainment center for the Med/Surg Department. 
Members of the Magnolia Twig include (L to R): Jackie Moss, Elsie Young presenting the check to Jim Baer, CEO of Highland District Hospital, Geneva Burns, and Arlene Cole. Magnolia Twig members not pictured include Mary F. Cole, Marilyn Jackson, and Eugena Rockhold. 
For additional information call 393-2401(Elsie Young). 

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