Is your child 2 or soon-to-be? Order a FREE children’s book from the CDC, "Where is Bear? A Terrific Tale for 2-Year-Olds." This interactive book leads children on an adventure to help Tiger and his forest friends find Bear all the while sending you on an adventure in learning about your child’s 2-year-old developmental milestones! http://ow.ly/xVS630dmGiD

Are you at Town Creek Live tonight? We have our medical tent set up for any first aid, dehydration, or other needs you may have. The tent is in the parking lot behind Wassenberg Art Center (near the class reunion tents).

Have you checked our careers website lately to see a list of all of the clinical and non-clinical jobs we have open? We’re looking to expand our AWESOME team. http://www.vanwerthospital.org/community/careers

Grilling season is here and so is the rise of visits to the Emergency Room from grill-related injuries. Here are a few common-sense tips to keep your grilling season satisfying AND safe!

We're less than 2 weeks away from our Kid's Fun Day at the Camp Clay Aqua Park! Check out our event page for more details ----> https://tinyurl.com/ybl9696y Don't forget, the first 100 kids get in FREE!

“The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people. Everything that it stands for was written by their lives. The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.” — Woodrow Wilson

Fireworks are a tradition for the Fourth of July, but they can cause serious injury when not handled properly. Always keep water close by, in a bucket or a garden hose, for fireworks that burn out. For more firework safety tips, http://www.fireworkssafety.org/safety-tips/

We love it when patients stop by to share with us how they are doing. Check out this HUGE cake that a recent patient brought for our staff from the Truly Divine bakery!

Happy Friday! Should the need arise (and we hope it doesn't), our Emergency Department is always open and fully staffed with physicians and nurses to care for you and your family during an emergency. Have a great weekend!

Welcome Cody Klinker! Cody recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at THE Ohio State University. Cody is working as an Administrative Fellow at Van Wert County Hospital during his “gap year” before he begins medical school in Fall 2018. As an Administrative Fellow, Cody is working with a team to implement a new Electronic Medical Record system, completing other hospital administration tasks, and will also be shadowing various physicians throughout the year.

You may think you’re too young to have a stroke—but stroke can strike at any age. In fact, about 1 in 7 strokes occur in adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 49. #Stroke

Keeping our hospital safe for patients and our fellow healthcare workers is our top priority. Ready to join a team that’s taking on the latest superbugs in order to keep patients safe? View the Environmental Services jobs available and to apply online -----> http://www.vanwerthospital.org/community/careers