Wood County Hospital

12/21/2025

Between decorating, shopping and snowy sidewalks, accidents can happen fast this time of year.

A few simple precautions can help you avoid slips, falls and strains — and keep your holidays merry and bright:

🎁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: Bend at the knees, not the back, and ask for help with heavy boxes or decorations.

❄️ 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗰𝗲: Keep driveways and walkways salted, and wear shoes with good traction.

🏠 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆: Use a sturdy ladder, have someone spot you and avoid standing on furniture.

💡 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: Keep cords, rugs and toys out of walkways to prevent tripping.

If an injury happens, our 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 are here when you need us — 24/7.

12/20/2025

This holiday season, staff from Volunteer Services and Marketing partnered with the WCH Pet Therapy Program to give back in a meaningful way, donating items to the Wood County Humane Society 🐾🎁 The organization shared its wish list, and the therapy dog handlers and team stepped up to help deliver much-needed items, spreading a little extra cheer to animals waiting for their forever homes.

Thank you to the individuals who helped make this season brighter for the community and its furry friends.

Pictured: WCH Therapy dogs Rosie (left), Mocha (center) and Benny (right), along with Archie with his donations.

12/19/2025

The winners are in for our Employee Tree Decorating Contest!

🎨 Most Creative goes to 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗡𝗧, followed by Falcon Health Center Registration in second and OB & Wood County Pulmonology tied for third.

🎬 The Best Tree Inspired by a Christmas Movie award went to 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, who channeled their inner Griswold. The Infusion Center took second place, and Quality and Education came in third.

💡 Most Creative Use of Materials goes to 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, followed by Surgery in second and Falcon Health Center Clinical Team coming in third place.

Thank you to everyone who voted! We hope contests like these bring a little joy not only to our Wood County Hospital staff members, but to everyone who visits us during the holidays.

12/19/2025

Please join us in congratulating 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗠., RN - PACU, our November WOW award winner!

Eric was recognized for going above and beyond to create a moment of comfort and joy for a patient during a stressful day. Through a simple but thoughtful gesture, he showed how compassion, creativity and attention to individual needs can make a lasting impact on the patient experience.

His actions are a wonderful reflection of our values and the exceptional care our team provides every day.

👉 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

November WOW Award Winner - Eric M., RN

12/18/2025

We challenged our staff with some Holiday Trivia! From Respiratory to Maintenance, see how well they know their festive facts. Have a fun holiday trivia question we should ask next? Drop it in the comments below! 🎄✨

12/18/2025

Wood County Hospital welcomed two very special guests this morning! Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped by to spread holiday cheer to staff and visitors. Alongside our Wellness Services team, they shared candy canes, ornaments and helpful tips for managing holiday stress. 🎄🎅

12/17/2025

Thank you, Thomas G., for your kind words about our staff in a recent Google review! We strive to make each patient’s experience as easy and comfortable as possible. Thank you for choosing us for your healthcare. 💚

12/16/2025

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest! 🎄✨ Departments across the hospital were encouraged to showcase their creativity by decorating a 2’ tabletop tree.

Awards will be given for the 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀.

Take a look and vote for your favorite in the comments below!

12/16/2025

Struggling with diabetes or worried about your risk? You’re not alone. From lifestyle changes to medication and provider support, there are effective ways to manage your health. Click the story below to learn more 👇

Prevention and Care Tips for Diabetes Awareness Month

12/15/2025

Your brain runs on nutrition — and it’s hungry for balance.

Start your week with foods that power performance:
🥚 Protein to stabilize energy
🍓 Antioxidants to protect brain cells
🥑 Healthy fats to support focus
🍞 Whole grains to sustain concentration

Feed your brain and fuel your goals.

12/14/2025

The holidays can feel different when you or someone you love is navigating cancer treatment — but you don’t have to go through it alone.

Join us for our next 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 session on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿.

This month’s topic: 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 with 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺, 𝗟𝗦𝗪, 𝗠𝗙𝗖𝗖𝗖.

Our free, monthly support group is open to patients, caregivers and loved ones. It’s a safe, welcoming space to:
• Connect with others on a similar journey
• Learn helpful tips for wellness during treatment
• Share stories and encouragement

Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.

📞 Call 𝟰𝟭𝟵-𝟯𝟱𝟰-𝟴𝟳𝟱𝟴 or 📧 email wilhelmj@woodcountyhospital.org to learn more.

12/13/2025

More than 75% of falls happen inside the home or just outside of it. The good news? A few simple changes can make your home safer and reduce your risk of falling. When you’re evaluating your space, focus on three things: good lighting, reducing clutter and keeping essential items within easy reach.

Here are some simple ways to make your home safer:
𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 by removing items like books, clothes and shoes from stairs and high-traffic areas.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 and use double-sided tape or non-slip backing to prevent slipping.

𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 in bathtubs and on shower floors to prevent falls in wet areas.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 by keeping the route from your bedroom to the bathroom clear and using nightlights for better visibility.

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 at an easy-to-reach height so you don’t need a stool to grab them.