Leading the way to a healthier community Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for both patients and employees.
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. 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. Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare needs.
04/02/2026
When a stroke is suspected, think FAST:
F - Face drooping
A - Arm weakness
S - Speech difficulty
T - Time to call emergency services
Our ER staff are ready for quick recognition and treatment of stroke symptoms to improve outcomes. Immediate evaluation and treatment for urgent and life-threatening conditions at any time, day or night.
04/02/2026
Mrs. Fitch's health class at Logan High School recently participated in a project where students had to guess the mystery food based on a list of ingredients in the item. Pictured is Kenna Stivison with her mystery food bag. HVCH provided the lunch boxes for the project.
04/01/2026
Beth Kluding, HVCH Chief Nursing Officer and Board Member of the Ohio Rural Health Association, recently presented to the Ohio Rural Health Caucus. Representatives Kellie Deeter and Meredith Craig invited the group to share with the Caucus, which is focused on protecting and strengthening rural healthcare across the state.
04/01/2026
From Our Patients:
"The doctor took the time to answer all my questions and did a thorough evaluation of my medical condition. I'm extremely satisfied with my care."
03/31/2026
Hocking Valley Community Hospital, in partnership with Hocking County EMS, successfully hosted an infant CPR education session during the recent Community Baby Shower event, reaching approximately 30 families from across Hocking County. This collaborative effort focused on equipping new and soon-to-be parents with essential life-saving skills, including recognizing infant distress, performing effective CPR, and responding appropriately to choking emergencies.
The hands-on training emphasized confidence-building and practical application in real-life situations. Instruction was led by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare and emergency response professionals, including Angela Schetter, RN (HVCH), Audriana Murray, EMT-P (HCEMS), and Brandon Watkins, AEMT (HCEMS). Each instructor brought valuable clinical and field experience, providing participants with well-rounded, evidence-based guidance.
The session was well received, with strong engagement from attendees who expressed appreciation for the opportunity to learn critical safety skills in a supportive and accessible environment. This initiative highlights the ongoing commitment of both organizations to community health, prevention, and education. Through partnerships like this, Hocking Valley Community Hospital and Hocking County EMS continue to strengthen community preparedness and empower families with the knowledge needed to protect their youngest members.
03/31/2026
Calling all golfers! Registration is now open for the annual HVCH Foundation Golf Tournament on Friday, June 5 at the Pumpkin Vine Golf Course. Enjoy a day on the greens with us while supporting your local hospital.
The following employees are celebrating work anniversaries in the month of March:
1 YEAR
Sherry Vincent, Nurse Aide
2 YEARS
Mariah Barnes, Mammography Technologist
Tammy Harris, Licensed Practical Nurse
Christina Morgan, Admitting Clerk
Monica McLaughlin, Licensed Practical Nurse
4 YEARS
Julie Daubenmire, Licensed Practical Nurse
Christopher Markin, Maintenance Man
Jade Banik, Occupational Therapy Assistant
William Myers, Registered Nurse
Darsey Williams, Nurse Aide
Joleen Bowers, Dietary Aide
Jessica Vandermark, Cardiac Sonographer
Natasha Fisher, Medical Lab Technician
James Shiveley, Ambulette Driver
Jennifer Webb, Registered Xray Technician
9 YEARS
Angel Tucker, Nurse Aide
13 YEARS
Jennifer Jordan, Director of Social Services
15 YEARS
Amanda Rose, Admitting Clerk
20 YEARS
Matthew Davis, OR Technician
21 YEARS
Audrey Atkins, Registered Xray Technologist
22 YEARS
Amy Douglas, Revenue Cycle Lead
29 YEARS
April Smith, Admitting Clerk
44 YEARS
Letha Burrell, Registered Nurse
03/30/2026
Hocking Valley Community Hospital celebrated providers during a special 60th anniversary reception in recognition of Doctors Day. Events like these create space to share experiences, strengthen professional relationships, and celebrate the dedication our providers bring to caring for the community every day. A very special thank you to all of our providers on this National Doctors Day! Thank you for your commitment to providing the best care for our patients.
03/30/2026
"Dr. Swain is awesome. He has performed numerous procedures on me and I have always been impressed with his abilities and his demeanor. He is a first-class man as well as physician." (Pain Management Patient)
03/27/2026
"I was brought in to hospital by ambulance. You have a very nice and professional hospital staff. Thank you!" -ER Patient
03/26/2026
Advanced imaging. Close to home.
Our Nuclear Medicine services use molecular imaging to detect abnormalities in the heart, lungs, bones, thyroid, and gastrointestinal system—often before they can be seen with other imaging methods.
Get the answers you need without leaving your community. Talk to your provider about local imaging options today or call our Radiology Department at 740-380-8204 for more information.
03/25/2026
“It was a nice stay. I was treated with respect and given the things I needed.” - HVCH Inpatient
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Hocking Valley Community Hospital is the largest healthcare organization in Hocking County, a critical access hospital with a geriatric psychiatric unit, an emergency department, urgent care, and a wide variety of clinical, specialty, and outpatient services. HVCH is one of the county’s largest employers with a staff of more than 350.
Our mission is to provide extraordinary care close to home now and into the future and to provide our community an unparalleled patient experience through world class service that is both compassionate and professional.
On an annual basis, HVCH:
Provides care to 30,000 patients in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care
Has had a zero surgical infection rate
Completes over 5,300 CAT scans and over 34,000 diagnostic radiological procedures
Completes over 2,500 mammograms with our state-of-the-art digital mammography machine
Completes over 180,000 lab tests and performs over 7,000 non-invasive cardiac procedures
Provides over 56,000 physical, occupational and speech therapy treatments
Performs nearly 300 sleep tests and close to 80,000 respiratory therapy procedures
Dispenses over 360,000 pharmacological doses
In existence since 1906, Hocking Valley has been a community non-profit hospital since 1949. It opened as a brand new, state-of-the-art medical facility in February of 1966. The 54-bed, 12-bassinet hospital provided medical services through various departments including nursing, radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, dietary, business office, housekeeping/laundry, medical records, engineering and volunteers. HVCH succeeded Cherrington Hospital, which was located on Main Street in Logan. The Cherringtons operated the hospital until 1945, when it was sold to Dr. John Gibbons and sold again in 1946 to Drs. Richard Jones and Owen Yaw. It was then incorporated as Hocking Valley Community Hospital and in 1949 became a non-profit entity for the benefit of the entire community.
Annually, HVCH provides more than $5 million in uncompensated care to those in the community who need it the most.
