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Indian Lake area residents have new choice for health care needs |
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Written by Joshua Keeran
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 19:49 |
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RUSSELLS POINT – Local residents now have a new choice for their health care needs thanks to the recent opening of Indian Lake Family Medicine. Located in suite 8 of the Aries Center at 8200 state Route 366 in Russells Point, the practice began welcoming patients in January under the care of Dr. William E. Walston, M.D. Although new to the region, Walston has been practicing medicine for 20 years, and he became involved in the profession because of his “passion for helping people in the community,” he said. Walston also stated one of his favorite parts of being a doctor involves the “personal interaction” he shares with his patients on a daily basis. Indian Lake Family Medicine is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as well as from 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The practice does accept walk-ins, but appointments are preferred. “Starting up a doctor’s office, like any other business, takes time so it’s been slow, but we hope to see more patients as the weather begins to warm up,” said office manager April Elleman. “Our office accepts all major private insurance, cash, check, Visa and MasterCard.” About the doctor A formal naval officer and aviator, Walston, a native son of California, went to medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico, and completed his fifth pathway certification at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, N.Y. Walston later completed the family practice residency program at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. Since becoming a licenced doctor, Walston has practiced in community health centers and emergency departments in northwest Ohio, and recently he completed five years of practice with the Indian Health Service in Montana, Washington, Nevada and Arizona. When he’s not in the office, Walston said he enjoys taking care of his Irish Setters and going bird hunting. To welcome Walston to the area, the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on March 4 at the practice. |
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Steak fry, membership drive to be held April 10 |
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Written by Editorial
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 19:45 |
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Special to the Current The Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce announces the second annual Past Presidents’ Steak Fry and Membership Drive to take place on Saturday, April 10 at 6:30 pm at the Huntsville Event Center. The social hour will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Past president Glenn Honeycutt, current president Rick Fuller and executive director Pam Miller are all chairing the event. In the past, the chamber has sponsored an annual kickoff to proclaim the coming of spring and to announce upcoming events. This traditional event celebrates the arrival of summer, the uniqueness of Indian Lake, provides an opportunity to meet and greet old friends and network with other business leaders. Past Board Presidents will serve as hosts and organize the event. Past board members are also invited to get involved and assist as well. Summer highlights for 2010 will be shared. The event promises to be a festive occasion with door prizes, music, games and other activities. All chamber members are encouraged to attend, bring their friends and anyone who may be considering membership in the chamber. The event is open to all residents in the area who enjoy Indian Lake, including those who come to the lake on weekends. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help on April 10 or donate an item for the auction should contact Miller or Honeycutt. All donors of auction items will be listed in the program. The major auction item will be two nights at the Grand Victoria, plus cash. Entertainment will be provided by last year’s July 4 winner of the Indian Lake’s Got Talent contest, Ann Temple, and talent participant, Shane Arnett. Music will be provided by The Beacon. The dinner includes a ribeye steak, potato, sides, roll and dessert. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the chamber office in the Aries Building, 8200 state Route 366, next to the spillway. Tickets can also be purchased at the chamber’s Boat Show location at Indian Lake Marine on March 5, 6 and 7. Ticket sales end on April 3. Contact Honeycutt (842-2525/
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) for more information. Details may be found by visiting the chamber’s Web site at www.indianlakechamber.org.
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Mary Rutan Hospital honored among nation’s top hospitals |
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Written by Editorial
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 19:46 |
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Special to the Current BELLEFONTAINE – Mary Rutan Hospital has been recognized with a 2009-2010 Hospital Value Index: Best in Value Award as a result of a nationwide study conducted by Data Advantage, LLC, the nation’s leader in measuring health care value. Mary Rutan Hospital ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide, achieving top marks in quality of care, patient satisfaction, affordability and efficiency. “We are very proud of this prestigious honor as it reinforces our commitment to providing quality care affordably,“ said Mandy Goble, CEO of Mary Rutan Hospital. “To be ranked in the top 10 percent of 4,500 nationally, is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff who strive each day to make our hospital a leader in quality care.” The Hospital Value Index is the first and only performance indicator to focus on the value hospitals provide to their community and utilizes the latest publicly available data to recognize these accomplishments. This award pulled data from approximately 4,500 general acute-care hospitals, serving approximately 30.1 million consumers. The award defines Mary Rutan Hospital’s success in the following four critical areas: •Quality of Care including Medicare Services Core Measures, patient safety and readmission rates. •Patient Satisfaction as measured by Medicare Services survey and a comprehensive reputation of a hospital as measured by local perception derived from the National Research Corporation’s Healthcare Market Guide. •Affordability - a comparison of prices charged for inpatient and outpatient services. •Efficiency including the relative measure of the cost to the hospital for providing services. “This award truly acknowledges Mary Rutan Hospital’s success in staying on the leading edge of transparency and consumerism shifts in healthcare and includes important information for those who seek the highest quality of care. This is a great achievement for our organization and for the members of our community, who have and continue to support the mission of Mary Rutan Hospital,” said Goble. The full Hospital Value Index study and list of findings for hospitals nationwide can be found at www.hospitalvalueindex.com.
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Council looking into borrowing speed trailer from sheriff’s office |
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Written by Editorial
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 19:44 |
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(Editor’s note: The following was compiled from the Huntsville Village Council regular meeting minutes from Feb. 23.) Special to the Current HUNTSVILLE – The village council discussed two issues it deems beneficial to residents during its Feb. 23 meeting. Mayor William Jenkins informed council that on Feb. 16 he met with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office in regards to speeding within the village. Jenkins reported the department told him it has a speed trailer available for use in the county. After hearing about such a device, Jenkins told the department the village would more than welcome having the speed trailer placed within village limits in order to deter speeding. Council also discussed an upcoming tax program available to village residents. It was noted that from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 13, the Central Collection Agency, which collects Huntsville income tax for the village, will be in town to assist residents in filing their village income tax at the Huntsville Municipal Building, located at 6740 Wishart St.
In other business:
•Jenkins informed council he met with the company that will be tearing down the Huntsville Elementary building, and that the company hopes to begin demolition as soon as possible.
•Fire Chief Tim Jenkins approached council asking for its approval to add Paul Jewell to the Lakeview Fire Department. After looking over his application, council passed a motion hiring Jewell. •Logan County Judge Douglas Chamberlain spoke to council declaring his candidacy for the Logan County Common Pleas Court. Chamberlain gave council a rundown of various court cases as well as the role the court plays in legal matters within the county.
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