Hocking Valley Community Hospital recently acquired two state-of-the-art ultrasound machines used in the echo and vascular testing lab. “Each of the new machines provides the highest quality of imaging detail currently available and are connected to a network that allows tests to be interpreted quickly and remotely, if necessary,” Bryan Brown, HVCH Director of Cardiology, said. A cardiac ultrasound is used for diagnostic imaging of the heart commonly referred to as an echocardiogram. Some conditions frequently tested for are abnormalities of the heart valves, blood flow, and congenital heart disease. These tests are painless and generally take less than an hour to complete. A vascular ultrasound is used for diagnostic imaging of the arteries and veins in the arms, legs, abdomen, and neck. Some conditions evaluated for are blood clots (also known as DVT), reflux / varicose veins, and blockage of blood flow to the brain and kidneys. It is also used to examine blood flow in the arms and legs, and for follow up testing after surgeries on blood vessels. The average test time is between half an hour to one hour. The HVCH echo and vascular testing labs are staffed with multiple highly experienced and credentialed technologists who work closely with physicians and cardiologists. Tests are typically scheduled as soon provider orders are received. Contact the Cardiology Department of Hocking Valley Community Hospital at 740-380-8219 for questions regarding testing. “We recognize that every investment in advanced equipment is a commitment to our community's well-being and future. With our latest acquisition, we're not just upgrading technology; we're enhancing our capacity to deliver exceptional care, close to home," Stacey Gabriel, HVCH CEO, said.
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Hospitals and Health Care
Logan, Ohio 761 followers
Employees Come First!
About us
Welcome to Hocking Valley Community Hospital, your trusted full-service critical access hospital located in the heart of the beautiful Hocking Hills, Logan, Ohio. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, ensuring that our community has access to high-quality medical services without the need to travel far. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, we deliver advanced medical treatments and diagnostic services to meet your healthcare needs. Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for both patients and employees. Our friendly and compassionate team fosters an employee-first culture, as evidenced by our 4/5 rating on Indeed from current and past employees. We also rank in the top 20% in Wellbeing Scores, highlighting our commitment to the well-being of our staff. Our dedication to patient care is reflected in our excellent patient satisfaction scores, as we proudly rank 10th out of 134 hospitals in Ohio. At Hocking Valley Community Hospital, we prioritize your health and comfort, striving to make every visit a positive experience.
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http://www.hvch.org
External link for Hocking Valley Community Hospital
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Logan, Ohio
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1966
Locations
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Primary
601 State Route 664 North
Logan, Ohio 43138, US
Employees at Hocking Valley Community Hospital
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Curtis Golden, MS, RN, RRT-NPS, AEMT, EMSI, CHSE
Assistant Clinical Manager/Educator- Diley Ridge Medical Center/ Fire & EMS Chief at HTFD
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Leslie (Gray) Stebelton
Publications Coordinator at Hocking Valley Community Hospital
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Jonathan Croft
IT Technician
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Misty Wilson Stahr
Plant Operations Coordinator, HVCH
Updates
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Have a fresh meal down on the farm! This auction item includes two tickets to Witten's Farm to Table Dinner - August 16th. Dinner includes wine pairings presented by WineTree Vineyards, Vienna, West Virginia; live music and specialized seasonal menu. Package also includes "horse" yard art; Pioneer Woman accessories, and Laurelville Fruit Farm 2 jars of apple butter. DONATED BY: The Witten Farm Market; The Colonial Wagon & Wheel Two; Pam Hicks; Laurelville Fruit Farm Item will be auctioned at the Bids & Brews Benefit on Aug. 2 at The Poston Manor & Event Barn!
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One of the greatest entertainers of all time! Michael Jackson. Get two second row seat tickets to MJ the Musical (Orchestra 3 Row B - seats 109 and 111), for the nearly sold out show! Show is Sunday, September 15 @ 1 pm at the Ohio Theater in Columbus. Donated By: Rick & Laurel Danes-Webb, HVCH and HVCH Foundation Board Members
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Spend a day living the legacy of Elvis! Choose from several Graceland VIP or general tours, book your choice of lodging with a Hotels.com gift card and we will give you gas to go! Bid on this item at the Bids & Brews Benefit at The Poston Manor on Friday, August 2. Donated By: Saving & Shepler Co LPA
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DEADLINE IS JULY 29th TO RESERVE A TABLE! Bids & Brews Benefit Friday, August 2, 2024 at The Poston Manor We can't wait to see you there! Dress as your favorite decade and play along with our live Through the Decades Clue Game. Find what you've been looking for during our live and silent auctions. Sing along with our DJ playing the best decades hits. This is a FREE event open to all benefitting the Hocking Valley Community Hospital Foundation. EVENT START: 5 PM SILENT AUCTION: 5:30-7:30 PM LIVE AUCTION: 7:45 PM Reserve a table here: https://lnkd.in/gAWmnDyi
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Take you chance on a 50/50 raffle benefitting the HVCH Foundation! Winner will be drawn at the Bids & Brews Benefit on Aug. 2. Winner does not need to be present to win. See the link below to enter online: https://lnkd.in/d6EwDBe5
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Win a one-week trip to Panama City, Florida! Entry tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit HVCH Foundation. Drawing is during the Bids & Brews Benefit at The Poston Manor on Friday, Aug. 2. Winner need not be present to win! To purchase your tickets go to: https://lnkd.in/gzCEH6_V
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Cathleen Mosure, LPN - Outpatient Clinics "Cathleen Mosure is always very helpful any time the case managers or inpatient nurses call her! She is quick to respond to questions and communicates with the urology providers to get answers to any questions we may have. If there is a patient on Med/Surg that the nurse is having a difficult time with placing a cath, Cathleen comes to the rescue! She is caring and compassionate with the patients and always a patient advocate. We recently called her to try and coordinate scheduling an outpatient procedure for an elderly patient that has to be done in Columbus. Transportation is an issue for the patient, and we wanted to try and schedule the procedure during the swing bed stay as we can get transportation services. She made sure to inform me that the patient would need to come into HVCH Urology Clinic monthly to have the catheter changed and that they would work with Outpatient Infusion to try and get the appointments scheduled on the same day. Cathleen is a great asset to HVCH and the Urology clinic." -Submitted by: Jenny Jordan, RN and Amy Markin, RN
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A CLOSER LOOK: ENDOSCOPY HVCH Endoscopy, located in the Surgery Department, is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 pm.. with Dr. Michael Tornwall and is known for consistently good patient satisfaction scores. Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to examine your digestive tract. Using a flexible tube with a light and camera attached, your doctor can view pictures of your digestive tract on a TV. Your doctor can even take biopsies or remove polyps. A polyp is a growth on or in an organ in your body. Most polyps are benign, which means they are not cancerous. Some are precancerous, which means they can turn into cancer over time. Others may be malignant (cancerous), which means they can spread. Some reasons to have an endoscopy include: gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, esophageal cancer, difficulty swallowing, continuous vomiting, bleeding, stomach pain and anemia. Current guidelines suggest that you should get your first colonoscopy at age 45 if you are at average risk for colorectal cancer. If no polyps are found during your initial e, then you wouldn’t need your next for another 10 years. Regular screenings are recommended from age 45 to 75. To prepare for an upper endoscopy, you will not have anything to eat or drink after midnight. For a colonoscopy or lower endoscope, you will consume only clear liquids the entire day before your procedure and will be given prep to start that afternoon to clear out your bowel and then nothing to eat or drink after midnight. You will need to have a ride to take you home from your endoscopy procedure due to sedation given during the procedure. This sedation does wear off quickly, but does make it so you do not remember having the procedure. In most cases the doctor will be able to tell you the results of your endoscopy once your sedation has worn off. However, if a biopsy was warranted the results may take a few weeks. From start to finish you are typically in the surgical services department for around 2 hours. For more information or to schedule your endoscopy, please call the office of Dr. Michael Tornwall at 740-380-8140. We look forward to serving you.
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