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The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) is offering two more opportunities to receive seasonal flu shots.

Seasonal flu shots will be available in the hospital facility, 1400 W. Main St., on Monday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. until Noon, and again on Monday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Seasonal flu shots will be available to those ages 18-years and older. Cost of each shot is $25. The shots will be fully covered for those with Medicare Part B only. Those with Medicare Part B must present their Medicare Part B card prior to receiving their flu shot. No Medicaid or private insurance will be accepted to cover the cost of seasonal flu shots. Cash, check or Medicare Part B only.

The flu vaccine does not cause the flu and pregnant women should consult their doctor before receiving the seasonal flu shot. Also, anyone who is allergic to eggs should not receive the vaccine.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) recently honored women from Bellevue and surrounding communities who volunteer their time to create blankets and lap robes for both children and adults who are patients at TBH.

The women were honored with a breakfast for their many hours of volunteer work to benefit those in need. The group is always in need of supplies, and will accept donations of new yarn and new fabric. Those wishing to donate can do so by bringing their donation of new yarn or new fabric to TBHs Gift Shop during normal business hours. For additional information, contact Cindy Wollenslegel at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4415. Pictured are, front row left to right, Sandy Nearhood, Eleanor Orndorff, Peg Boyer, Nelcy Elder, Nancy Mayak, and Wilma Mitchell. Back row, June Washburn, Judy Girand, Janet Mehling, Karen Hartman, Pat Oprie, Ruth Kennedy, Jean Haren, Judy Gill, Donna Meese, and JoAnn Wing.

The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Sleep Disorders Center has a new location to serve patients who snore, have trouble staying awake during the day, have trouble getting to sleep, who never feel rested after sleeping a normal nights rest, or have a loved one who experiences these conditions.
TBHs Sleep Disorders Center is now located at 1265 W. Main St., Suite B, in Bellevue, next to the office of Dr. Doug Hoy and Buckeye Medical.

According to a recent study conducted for the American Journal of Nursing, between 12 and 25 percent of the general population has some type of sleep disorder. Many of these disorders go undiagnosed and untreated.
The Sleep Disorders Center staff also works to increase awareness and education of sleep related illnesses in the community. "It is important to diagnosis sleep disorders because many, if not treated, will put you at risk for other health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke, Sutherland added.
The services are covered by most insurance plans including Medicare. The Sleep Disorders Lab calls to verify all procedures for eligibility before providing services. A physicians referral is required.
For additional information on The Bellevue Hospitals Sleep Disorders Lab call 419.484.5494 or visit us on the web at www.bellevuehospital.com and choose Sleep Disorder News under Quick Links.

Fitness instructor Mandi King and The Bellevue Hospital are teaming together to offer a variety of Fitness Classes at the Bellevue Recreation Center Shelter House, located at 110 Cherry Blvd. The Shelter House is located directly behind MilLympic Swimming Pool.

My goal is to expand these classes to include more variety for the participants, so they are challenged physically and realize more of a change in their fitness levels, commented King. All classes are open to the public men, women and children.

King is a certified health educator, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. She has been teaching fitness classes for the past eight years. The class lineup will include:
AEROBICS: Regular aerobic classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
SENIOR AEROBICS: Senior Friends for Fitness Classes, suited for those ages 55 and older, are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00-9:45 a.m. These classes feature a warm-up period, low impact aerobics, stretching, and a cool-down period.
KICKBOXING: A cardio kickboxing class featuring punches, kicks, strength training and cardio moves. This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.
INTERVAL TRAINING: Uses strength and resistance bands to increase strength and flexibility, and aerobic exercise to increase cardiovascular endurance and reduce body fat. The class is held on Saturdays from 8:15-9:45 a.m.
Participants for any of these classes are encouraged to consult their family physician before joining any exercise program.
Class fees are $3 per class or 12 classes for $30.
For additional information on any of the fitness classes held at the Bellevue Community Center, contact Mandi King at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4625.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) Foundation, 92.1 FM The Wolf, and Manbeck & Caputo Insurance & Investments of Bellevue, are teaming together to sponsor a Classic Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show on Saturday, Oct. 2. The event begins at 10 a.m. at The Bellevue Hospital, located at 1400 W. Main Street in Bellevue. Proceeds from the event will benefit TBHs Family Birthing Center and their educational program about shaken baby syndrome.

Classic car, motorcycle and truck owners are invited to attend a day filled with nostalgic vehicles, food, prizes, and fun. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The vehicles will be on display in the south parking lot area.

Pre-registration is $6 per classic vehicle (by Sept. 29). Day of event registration is $10 per vehicle.

TBHs Diabetic Education Department will be hosting a Diabetes Health Fair in conjunction with the Classic Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show. The Diabetes Fair will be held inside the hospital in Conference Rooms A&B.
Vendors scheduled to participate include Bellevue Medicine Shoppe, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Edgepark Medical Supplies, American Diabetes Association, TBH Community Health Services, Solace Medical Supplies, TBH Wellness, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Bellevue Recreation Department, Novo-Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Envision Icare, Chris Pensiero, DPM, and Northwest Ohio Medical Equipment.
Also, TBH Dietician Patti Keller, RD, LD, will be giving a live diabetes cooking demonstration.
For information about the Diabetes Health Fair, contact Eileen Hay, RN, CDE, at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4303.

As part of the festivities on Oct. 2, The Bellevue Hospital Foundation is co-sponsoring a Double Elimination Cornhole Tournament, together with the Fremont Cornhole Association.
Cost is $40 per team prior to Sept. 29 (early bird) and $50 per team after Sept. 29. All early bird teams will be eligible for a separate door prize drawing.
Registration on Oct. 2 begins at 9 a.m., with the race to 21 tournament beginning at 10:30 a.m. Fifty percent of the entry fees will be returned to the winning teams as prize money.

Also on Oct. 2, children are welcome to bring their Best Decorated Bicycle to TBH for judging and a chance to win prizes.
For additional information, contact Kate Herring at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4319.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) is offering seasonal flu shots on Monday, Sept. 27, Tuesday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 23 at the 1400 W. Main Street facility.

Seasonal flu shots will be available from 9 a.m. until Noon on Sept. 27; from 3-6 p.m. on Oct. 19; and from 8-10 a.m. on Oct. 23. All three events will be held in Conference Rooms A&B.

The Bellevue Hospital is sponsoring a free prostate cancer screening on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 8:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Specialty Care Services Area of The Bellevue Hospital, 1400 West Main Street. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 419.483.4040, Extension 4326. Appointments can be made beginning Sept. 9.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) was recently awarded a grant from Ohio Hospital Association Insurance Solution, Inc. (OHAIS) to be used for Patient Safety and Risk Management.

The grant will be used for TBHs in-house program entitled, "R & R: Reducing Risks of InPatient Falls." The project is based on the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations National Patient Safety Goal to reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls. TBH has designed R& R: Reducing Risks of InPatient Falls to reduce the risk factors that can contribute to inpatient falls. This program is multi-tiered, and one focus will be on revising TBHs Fall Risk Assessment Policy by looking at risk factors such as age and patient medications. The hospital will also improve its fall prevention with restraint free equipment, and by using education and intervention. In addition, TBH staff will provide educational handouts to inpatients 65 and over, discussing their limitations while in the hospital in an effort to reduce their risk of falling. Finally, the Physical Therapy Department will offer Balance Assessments for inpatients and outpatients. All data collected from the assessments will be shared with the patients physician. Shown in the photo is the Cybex Trazer balance assessment device, purchased for TBHs Rehabilitation Serivces Department using grant money. Showing off the new equipment are TBH staff members, Lindsay Allen, PTA, left; and Tim Buit, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer; Kate Herring, TBH Foundation Director; and Peg Natole, Rehabilitation Department Leader. For additional information about the balance assessment device, phone 419.483.4040, Ext. 4279.

For those affected by food allergies, breakfast, lunch and dinner can be very stressful events, especially when ingesting even a small amount of food allergens can result in illness.

The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Dietary Department is helping to make sure those who dine in TBHs Main Station Caf have a pleasant experience and all the food allergen information they need.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) and Hospital Auxiliary paid tribute to the many Volunteers and VolunTeens who donated countless hours at the local facility, with a Recognition Banquet held at the Bellevue Society for the Arts (BSA) facility.
Michael K. Winthrop, TBH President and CEO, and Kate Herring, TBH Foundation Director welcomed and thanked the group for the many hours of dedicated service. All total, 11,279 hours were donated in 2009.
The theme for the program was The Roaring 20s: Volunteers are the Bees Knees! Tables were decorated with art deco vases topped with Victorian ferns, and included feather boas, photos, newspapers articles, and other memorabilia. The volunteers received purse hangers (women) and honey-based products (men). A total of 85 Volunteers and VolunTeens attended the event.

One of the most difficult things to do during a period of personal crisis is to think, speak and act clearly, especially if its a medical emergency.
A new program being offered through The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) aims to help have medial information readily available to you and the medical personnel if they are called to your home during an emergency situation.

Several members of local and area Gold Wing Road Riders groups participated in a Teddy Bear Run to The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) on June 5. The motorcycle riders brought with them brand new stuffed animals and toys, and new childrens books. The toys and books will be used by various TBH departments to calm or comfort sick or injured children. Cyclists came from Wakeman, Marblehead, Mansfield, Huron, Marion, Norwalk, and Bellevue. Taking part in the ride were, front row, Teresa Yoakum. Second row left to right, Tony Monastra, Alice Schauss, Chuck Butcher, Faye Moseley, Karen Austin, Debbe Steinhilber, Steve Yoakum, and Jim Moseley. Back row, George Austin, Tim Schauss, Mike Hudson, and Larry Steinhilber. Tony, Alice, Chuck, Karen, Steve, George, Tim, Teresa are all from the Bellevue Chapter K-2, Ohio Region D, of the Gold Wing Road Riders.

A total of 20 local and area students have become better babysitters, the result of completing a Babysitting Basics all-day course at The Bellevue Hospital.

The participants met from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, June 14 in the hospitals Conference Center. The class is for potential babysitters ages 11 and older.

For the ninth consecutive year, recipients of scholarships given to children of The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) employees were announced during National Hospital Week, May 9-15, 2010.

The 30th Annual Bellevue Hospital Auxiliary Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, July 24, at Green Hills Golf Course in Clyde. The shotgun start begins at 8 a.m.

Participants will enjoy a full day of golf, food, fun and prizes and will have a chance to win various contests throughout the day. Of course, the true winners are the patients and community members who will benefit from the proceeds of this event. Last years outing raised over $13,000 for the Auxiliarys many projects.
For those who do not golf and wish to help support the Auxiliarys charitable efforts, opportunities are available to contribute through a hole sponsorship, underwriting of events or contests, and/or contributing door prizes.
The event includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, a pig roast dinner, refreshment carts, lunch, 19th hole refreshments, unlimited practice range balls and a 20-percent discount at the pro shop. All this is included in the $100 individual entry fee. Additional dinner-only tickets are $18 each.
A pre-tournament competition will be held prior to the shotgun start of the scramble, including a putting contest and chipping contest. Individual hole prizes will be awarded, along with numerous door prizes. Mixed and open divisions are available for the scramble competition. Minimum handicap is 45 for the open division (only one player 8 or less) and 50 for the mixed division (only one player 8 or less and mixed division teams must have at least one woman golfer).

The weight was worth it. All 2,332 pounds of it.
The inaugural Community Health Lifestyle Challenge was a healthy success, with 297 community members combining to lose over one ton of weight.

The office of Advanced Neurologic Associates in Bellevue took the top prize in the community office portion of the Super Bowl Challenge.

Kate Herring (front, left), director of TBHs Foundation, and Michael K. Winthrop, President and CEO of TBH (front, right) presented the traveling trophy to: back row left to right, Becky Burroughs, Amanda Toft, Angela Mattox, Tina Clements, Theresa Dickman, Krista Bluhm. Second row, Melissa Friend, Barb Rohrbacher, Amy Thomas, Erica Chapin, Ashley Conner, Becky Sampsel, Kari Krupp. First row, Herring, Robbin Frantz, Cori Wright, Haley Peters, Lisa Barr, Karastin Rudolph, Benita Nichols, Cathy Chapman, Mary Vallance, Winthrop, Felicia Windnagel, CNP, Steven Benedict, MD.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) Foundations first-ever Super Bowl Challenge was termed a rousing success after more than $5,100 was raised for charity.

There were two separate contests, one involving the different hospital departments, and one involving the community healthcare businesses, explained Kate Herring, director of TBHs Foundation. The hospital departments conducted a basket raffle, while the community healthcare offices sold paper footballs for donations as well as chances on Cleveland Cavaliers tickets and other drawings.

In the basket raffle, over $3,300 was raised and 17 different baskets given away as prizes. The basket brining in the most tickets (950) was the Ohio State-themed basket submitted by TBHs Lab staff.
In the healthcare office event, the offices of Advanced Neurologic Associates raised $725, good for first place.

Eileen Hay, RN, CDE, with The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetic Education Departments, is one of 75 finalists from around the State of Ohio for the Ohio Hospital Associations (OHA) Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award.

Eileen Hay, RN, CDE, with The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetic Education Departments, is one of 75 finalists from around the State of Ohio for the Ohio Hospital Associations (OHA) Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award. The winner and all nominees will be honored in June at a banquet in Columbus.
"I am honored to accept this award. My co-workers have always been supportive and this helps to make my job so fulfilling and gratifying. It is a privilege to represent TBH, said Hay

Foos and Foos Funeral Service of Bellevue is teaming together with The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) to offer transportation for TBH volunteers.

Under the new program, employees of Foos and Foos will provide transportation to TBH for volunteers who do not want to drive because of inclement weather, or for those who lack their own transportation. Foos employees will pick the volunteer up at their home, drive them to TBH for their volunteer shift, then drive them from TBH back home, noted June Washburn, TBH volunteer coordinator. The volunteers can either call me at TBH to arrange for a ride, or call Foos directly at 419.483.5484. This service is exclusively for TBH volunteers only. In the photo, Brian Foos and Gerry Foos (behind car) get set to offer transportation to TBH volunteer Chuck Abel (front, center), while Janet Runner, TBH Vice President of Patient Care Services (left) and June Washburn (right) assist. For additional information on how to become a volunteer at TBH, contact Washburn at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4408.

Podiatrists James Revelas, DPM, and Melvyn Bucklan, DPM, have relocated their Foot and Ankle Clinic from their former office location at 1265 W. Main St. in Bellevue, to their new offices at 1400 W. Main St., Building 1, Suite E, directly north of The Bellevue Hospital (TBH), effective May 4, 2010.
Drs. Revelas and Bucklan provide foot and ankle care for adults and children. Dr. Revelas is also on TBHs courtesy staff and has surgical privileges at TBH.
This move allows us to better serve our patients in the Bellevue area, commented the two podiatrists, who are currently accepting new patients. Office hours are by appointment.
For additional information about Dr. Revelas or Dr. Bucklan, phone the Foot and Ankle Clinic at 419-483-4800, or toll free at 800-605-3344.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) Patient Access Department is making it more convenient for recurring patients to have outpatient services performed, with the implementation of the Recurring Patient Registration Program.

The prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Diabetes Education Program. The ADA believes that this program offers high-quality diabetes self-management education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.
This is the third-consecutive three-year recognition for TBHs diabetes education program.

The Bellevue Hospitals Walking & Wellness Trail an official American Heart Association certified Start! Walking Path.

Christine Cook, Regional Manager, Northwest Ohio Division of the American Heart Association (left), sets up banners and signs proclaiming The Bellevue Hospitals Walking & Wellness Trail an official American Heart Association certified Start! Walking Path, while Mindy Singleton and her children Tristan (8), Hailey (3), and Hunter (10) take a stroll down the path during National Start! Walking Day on Wednesday. Communities all across the United States had coordinated walks and dedications on Wednesday.

Christa Pelyhes and Christine McGinn, employees in The Bellevue Hospitals Environmental Services Department, take a lap around the hospitals Wellness & Walking Path during National Start! Walking Day on Wednesday.

The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) honored its medical staff members on Tuesday with a continental breakfast, cookies provided by The Bellevue Hospital Foundation, and a Doctors Day gift from the hospital administration team and staff. Susan OLynn, Medical Staff Coordinator at TBH, presents anesthesiologist Nick Mulchin, D.O., with his gift. Eudora Brown Almond of Georgia is credited with starting the first Doctors Day observance in 1933. The first National Doctors Day was celebrated in 1991.

The Bellevue Hospital Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members and elected officers for 2010.

Chairman of the Board is Mark Pifer, O.D., while Ben Ball, D.O., is first vice-chair, Gordon Gibbs is second vice-chair, Jim Shelley is secretary, Joseph Wilson is treasurer, Michael K. Winthrop is president, and J. Andrew Huddleston, D.O., is Medical Staff president, ex-officio. Board of Trustee members include John Bacon, Paul Douglas, Nancy Greenslade, Dwight Hogue, Douglas Hoy, M.D., Patrick Martin, and J. William Springer. The two newest board members include Nancy Beier, treasurer of Bellevue City Schools, and Dean Miller, president of First National Bank.

A total of 20 local and area students have become better babysitters, the result of completing a Babysitting Basics all-day course at The Bellevue Hospital.

Mike Phenicie, with The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Maintenance Department, organizes and packs donated items for the Haiti Relief Fund. TBH employees donated non-perishable food items, medicine, bottled water, and other needed supplies for victims of the January earthquake in Haiti. The employees also donated money toward the project and turned everything over to ISOH/IMPACT (International Services of Hope/IMPACT) based in Waterville, Ohio. ISOH/IMPACT in turn will ship supplies from all over Northwest Ohio to victims of the earthquake.

TBHs Ultrasound Program Accredited
The Bellevue Hospitals Radiology Department has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Obstetric, Gynecological and General Ultrasound Services, as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR)

THE SMOKE WILL BE CLEARING SOON BECAUSE OF THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF SIX AREA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Six area healthcare providers were recently awarded a cooperative 2010 Health Ohio Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Grant from the Healthy Ohio initiative and the Ohio Department of Health. A combination of health departments and hospitals are working together, each providing their expertise toward one goal to prevent and reduce tobacco use.

Chloe Rai Chapman gave all the other babies three days to become the first baby born at The Bellevue Hospitals (TBH) Family Birthing Center (FBC) in 2010, but when none of them took advantage of the opportunity, Chloe made her grand entrance at 8:32 a.m. on January 4 to take the title.
Chloe is the daughter of Jessica Tipton and Tim Chapman of Port Clinton. She was a planned delivery, born by Cesarean section and

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