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Local nurses get critical trauma care training with lifelike ‘patients’
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A group of nurses stand huddled around a patient who was rushed to the emergency room after their tractor rolled over. The patient has multiple lacerations… Read More
An unexpected birth in the O’Bleness Hospital parking lot brings two women together
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two women met in an unexpected way earlier this summer thanks to an unexpected delivery. Rachel Sharp’s day started off fairly normal, with her going to… Read More
Ten Ohio National Guard members will be deployed to O’Bleness Hospital to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio National Guard is sending 10 members to Athens to assist O’Bleness Hospital with COVID-19 relief efforts next week. The guard members will not provide… Read More
UpBEAT History Group: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Writing a Personal History
The UpBEAT History Group continues to meet virtually. Presenters range from local historical society associates to a variety of other community members who offer a wealth of information about historical… Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program: Medicare 101 and Updates
UpBEAT Food for Thought Program provides free health education workshops and presentations for adults ages 55 and older. The Food for Thought Program continues to meet virtually. The Ohio Senior… Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Hospitals in Athens and Hocking Counties
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state of Ohio has asked all hospitals to cancel elective surgeries, which could put strain on rural hospitals’ finances. The chief nursing officer at OhioHealth… Read More
O’Bleness Puts Up Outside Tent to Prepare for Possible COVID-19 Patients
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In an effort to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and to get ready for imminent patients in Athens, O’Bleness Emergency Department erected a screening tent… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
The UpBEAT Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the O’Bleness Hospital WillowView Café. This month’s book is The Invention of Wings by Sue… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
The UpBEAT Book Club meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the O’Bleness Hospital WillowView Café. This month’s book is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn…. Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
Local Travel Spanning Athens and Ohio with the Athens County Visitors Bureau Staying up to date on local travel opportunities can be tough. Just when you think you’ve seen all… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Singing Group
The UpBEAT Singing Group meets the third Friday of each month, at 1 p.m. in the Athens Community Center in Multipurpose Room C. Join us on Friday, February 21, as… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Lunch Group
On Friday, February 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UpBEAT will dine at Bob Evans, located at 357 East State Street in Athens. A favorite of many for their… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
History of the Wayne National Forest with Andy Tremayne Join us on Thursday, February 13 at 1 p.m. at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital Lower Level Room 8. Andy Tremayne, the Heritage… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Singing Group
The UpBEAT Singing Group meets the third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Athens Community Center in Multipurpose Room C. We continue to sing songs from A… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Lunch Group
On Friday, January 24, UpBEAT members will dine at the Cutler’s Restaurant at Ohio University Inn and Conference Center located at 331 Richland Avenue in Athens from 11:30 a.m. to… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Book Club
This month’s book is The Only Story by Julian Barnes. This is one of many, Julian Barnes’ books, we have read together. Julian shares a love story through the character,… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
History of White’s Mill with Carl Scott You have probably driven by White’s Mill a time or two or maybe even stopped for a visit. Carl Scott will take us… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
We can all use some time to focus our attention on organizing our homes, our lives and/or our daily schedules. Join us on Thursday, January 16 at 2 p.m. in… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) History Group
Tom O’Grady will share the history of the Moundbuilders, Ohio’s first farmers. Along with farming the Moundbuilders also built an extensive system of conical, geometric, and effigy earthworks. As early… Read More
UpBEAT (B.e E.ducated and A.ctive T.ogether) Food for Thought Program
Join us on Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Nelsonville Health Center in the Heritage Community Room. January’s talk will be an interactive exploration of current (free!)… Read More
New President Named at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital
By: WOUB Staff Writer
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A new president is taking over at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital, which brings him back to his roots in southeastern Ohio. Mark Seckinger was been named president of the hospital, where… Read More