Wood County Hospital

11/24/2025

The annual BG Community Holiday Parade brought thousands downtown on November 22, and WCH was proud to take part as a presenting sponsor and as a participating float. This year's theme, Holidays through the Decades, inspired our float, Toys Through the Decades, featuring WCH employees and their families dressed as iconic toys and beloved holiday characters from over the years. Kiddos and four-legged friends also joined the fun, walking alongside WCH staff. It was a festive way to celebrate the season and get into the holiday spirit. 💚🎄✨

A recording of the live broadcast can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/pcV2Zi7vQyU?si=AvJFWuVZDD-moft0

11/24/2025

Healthy holidays 𝘢𝘳𝘦 possible! 🥗✨ This Thanksgiving, try these simple tips:

• Fill half your plate with colorful veggies

• Savor each bite slowly to help prevent overeating

• Take a walk after dinner for better digestion 🚶

Balance is key: enjoy the foods you love 𝘢𝘯𝘥 support your health at the same time.

11/23/2025

Cooking the Thanksgiving turkey this year? Make sure you thaw it safely!

The safest way to thaw a turkey is in the refrigerator, allowing for approximately 24 hours of thawing time for every 4-5 pounds.

Here’s when to move your turkey from freezer to fridge:
𝟴-𝟭𝟮 𝗹𝗯𝘀: 2-4 days before
𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟲 𝗹𝗯𝘀: 3-4 days before
𝟭𝟲-𝟮𝟬 𝗹𝗯𝘀: 4-5 days before
𝟮𝟬-𝟮𝟰 𝗹𝗯𝘀: 5-6 days before

11/22/2025

We’re excited to welcome Bryna Benninghoff, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, to Wood County Urology.🩺

Bryna brings over 20 years of experience in urology, nephrology and geriatric health. She’s passionate about empowering patients through education and personalized plans. Bryna earned her MSN from the University of Toledo and is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

When discussing her commitment to patients, Bryna shared, “𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲.”

📞 Call Wood County Urology at 419-352-1404 to schedule an appointment.

11/21/2025

Our next Prostate Cancer Screening event is scheduled for 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯, and 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀!

📆 Wed., December 3
🕚 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM & 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍WCH, Medical Office Building, Suite 201
💰 $25 per person

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S., but early detection through routine screening (such as a PSA blood test) can dramatically improve outcomes.

Don’t miss this life-saving opportunity to get screened and take preventative measures for your health!

🔗 Click the link to register today: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../904094AAEA82DA5F94...

11/21/2025

Did you know many serious health conditions can be detected 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 you even notice symptoms?

Preventive screenings are one of the most powerful tools we have to catch disease early—when it’s most treatable. Discover how preventive screenings can make all the difference:

How Preventive Screenings Support Early Disease Detection

11/20/2025

Today, November 20, we join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health in celebrating 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Since 2011, this day has honored the dedication and resilience of rural health professionals, organizations and communities. It highlights the unique healthcare challenges rural America faces, and celebrates the innovative solutions, strong partnerships and unwavering commitment to their patients and communities.

At Wood County Hospital, we’re proud to be named as a 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the rural communities we serve.

Today, we celebrate rural health across the country and the incredible healthcare professionals who make a difference every day. 🩺

11/20/2025

The 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘁® isn’t just about quitting smoking—it’s about gaining back your health, your time and your future. 🌟

Did you know?
• Within 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 of quitting, your heart rate begins to drop.

• Within 𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, your lung function starts to improve.

• Over the years, your risk for cancers and heart disease falls dramatically.

Every milestone begins with a first step. Today, take yours. 🚭

Need help? Counseling and medication can 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 your chances of success. You don’t have to do this alone. Learn more: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html

11/19/2025

𝗔 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗖𝗨.

When Blake noticed a patient’s daughter hadn’t eaten in days — and spoke very little English — he and a coworker stepped in to help. Their response embodies what we strive for every day at Wood County Hospital.

👉 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.
https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/news/articles/october-wow-award-winners-irma-s-and-blake-p

Congratulations to 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣. 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗦., dietary aids, on being recognized as our October WOW award winners for going above and beyond for an ICU patient and their family!

October WOW Award Winners - Irma S. and Blake P.

11/19/2025

On November 6, Dr. Carlos Gomez and the surgical team celebrated a special milestone at WCH as their patient became the 500th person to receive a Velys™ Robotic Knee Replacement. Almost four years after the hospital first introduced the Velys™ system to Northwest Ohio, the team marked this achievement while wishing the patient a smooth recovery and a quick return to the activities he enjoys.

Robotic-assisted knee replacement enhances precision by customizing the procedure to each patient’s anatomy. It replaces damaged parts of the knee with implants that improve accuracy, reduce pain and speed recovery. Learn more: https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/orthopedics/velys-robotic-assisted-solution

11/18/2025

Are you ready to donate blood? Join us on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 in the WCH Bachman, Keil & Uhlman meeting rooms! 🩸

Your donation is vital in maintaining a healthy and reliable blood supply! Give blood November 17 through December 7 for an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last!

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: 𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣.

11/17/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗖𝗛 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺.

🍪 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• Double Fudge
• Peanut Butter Skillet
• Milk Chocolate
• Dubai Cheesecake

Find the table near the WCH Cafeteria by the Meeting Rooms. 20% of all sales benefit the Guild and help support programs that make a difference for patients and the hospital. Stop by for a treat for yourself or to share with a friend, family member or co-worker!