Wood County Hospital’s Post

Cycling is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation and an excellent source of exercise. Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your next bike ride goes smoothly and safely. #MoveItMonday • Wear a helmet that fits you correctly. You can adjust the fit by tightening or loosening the straps. • Pick an area with less traffic and slower speed limits if driving on the road. Or stick to the sidewalk or bike path. • Try to avoid riding between 6 and 9 p.m. when visibility is limited. • If you ride during dusk or evening, use reflective gear/clothing and a flashing front and rear light

WCH recently launched a new online service enabling patients to conveniently request their medical records through Chartmate, a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. This platform is designed to streamline the process of accessing medical information, ensuring convenience, security and efficiency. Through advanced security measures, Chart Mate protects patient data from unauthorized access, ensuring confidentiality. Patients can request medical records from Wood County Hospital, Wood Health Company and Falcon Health Center. According to WCH retention policies, medical records are kept for 20 years. https://bit.ly/3XDVQCy

𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. "We have had such a wonderful birthing experience. We were not expecting to have Isaiah, and he is a blessing we never knew we needed. Wood County added the cherry on top to our pregnancy, birthing and postpartum journey. We wouldn't choose any other hospital for our health needs. An example of how we can depend on Wood County is when Dr. Lemon personally called us on a weekend to ask how Isaiah and we, as new parents, are doing with his first virus. A personal call? In 2024? On a weekend? For a super cold? Wow. How KIND. How CARING. I have also had some unfortunate complications afterwards that Dr. Porter, Dawn Miller RN, the OB, ER, med surg teams, and general surgeon Dr. Palmer have been incredibly kind and helpful throughout. They have all gone above and beyond for me and my family's care and well-being. We will be forever grateful for the care we have had at Wood County and for helping us in our new chapter of parenthood. WCH is truly a gem of a hospital and the people that serve its mission." The parents showed their support by making a donation to the department and adding their son's footprint to the First Footprints wall leading into the Family Birthing Center

Are you a nurse and want to work for a top-rated hospital but love the small-town community feel? Wood County Hospital has been voted as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes. We offer competitive benefits and a family-like atmosphere and offer up to $12,500 sign-on bonuses for eligible positions. For more information about joining our nursing team and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3LSeHjM

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁! Getting a flu shot enhances your body's defense against the flu, safeguards individuals at risk of complications, lowers the transmission of the virus and diminishes the severity of symptoms. Choosing to get vaccinated is a proactive measure to contribute to a healthier community. Schedule your flu shot appointment this week to prioritize your well-being.  #NationalInfluenzaVaccinationWeek   #FightTheFlu

On October 18, the WCH Guild hosted its first membership drive, the Fall Connection, Community and Creativity event. Attendees made fresh floral fall-inspired centerpieces while learning more about the Guild’s mission and the various events and projects they undertake for the community. Several attendees were excited to be part of such a beneficial thing for the community and became members that night. To learn more about getting involved and becoming a member, email Alison Quinn-Cox at quinncoxa@woodcountyhospital.org