ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital

01/15/2026

Due to today's weather event, some ProMedica offices may be closed or delayed. Please call ahead to confirm your appointment. All ProMedica hospitals are OPEN.

We hope you stay safe and warm today! Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/14/2026

Did you know you can schedule appointments and lab visits online through ProMedica MyChart? It's never been easier to stay on top of your health!

12/26/2025

From caroling to cheering and holiday gatherings, seasonal activities can strain your vocal cords. Abbi Riechman, a speech-language pathologist at ProMedica, explains the common causes of losing your voice during the holidays.

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People tend to notice problems with their voice box after the Christmas season. A month of caroling and socializing can do that to you, local experts said. ...

12/24/2025

Eugene Izsak, MD, director of pediatric emergency medicine at ProMedica, discusses the recent increase in flu and norovirus cases being reported by emergency departments.

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Emergency departments are reporting an increase in flu cases as illnesses force some schools to close heading toward the holiday gathering season.

12/23/2025

Jaime Casida, LSW, a behavioral health therapist at ProMedica, explains the different ways kids process the truth about Santa Claus. 🎅🎄

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The brand of Christmas in the 21st century has grown from a Christian religious celebration to a cultural phenomenon to a yearlong state of mind that hits ...

12/23/2025

So many little blessings, all wrapped up in one season! 🎁

We’re honored to share just a few of the babies born at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital over the past four months.

Wishing all of our families a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead! 🎄

12/19/2025

Dr. Arshad was honored with the Champion of Philanthropy pin through the ProMedica Foundation’s Grateful Patient Program, which recognizes caregivers who make a lasting impact on patients’ lives.

One grateful patient shared, “Dr. Arshad is a gem! He has been my primary care physician for over 16 years… knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate and supported by an amazing team.”

Thank you, Dr. Arshad and team, for your dedication and compassion every day!

Give the gift of thanks: https://ow.ly/WYBJ50XMLQU

12/18/2025

Taking multiple medications? ProMedica pharmacy expert David Chen explains how mixing prescriptions can increase the risk of drug interactions- and what to watch for.

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Americans are seeing more adverse interactions as prescribed drugs are increasingly becoming a part of their health regimen. A Civic Science poll reports ...

12/17/2025

All across our region, ProMedica's orthopaedic providers are changing the lives of their patients for the better. When the focus is on you, the outcome is always excellence.

12/15/2025

ProMedica Urgent Care Virtual Visits fit into your schedule so you can see a ProMedica provider for common, low-level conditions from wherever it’s most convenient. Learn more:

12/12/2025

Can keeping your mind active help protect your brain as you age?

Dr. Nour Chams, an internal medicine provider with a specialty in geriatrics at ProMedica, shares how activities like puzzles and brain games may support long-term cognitive health. 🧩🧠

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The phrase “move it or lose it” is especially applicable when it comes to the brain, local experts said. “It’s like a muscle,” said Dr. Nour Chams, an ...

12/04/2025

From falls outside to the flu, wintertime can be a dangerous season for older adults. Make sure you take care of yourself and others this year!