Southern Ohio Medical Center

04/21/2026

Summer Junior Volunteer Program packets are now available!

SOMC Is Gearing Up For Summer Jr. Volunteers

Summer Jr. Volunteer packets are available in the Volunteer Office for interested students who are ages 16-18. This exciting program provides an array of opportunities for students to learn about healthcare careers while learning from our staff and also, alongside the best volunteers in
town!

The SOMC Summer Jr. Volunteer program begins on June 8th and will conclude on August 7th. The last day to submit an application is May 1st. For further information please contact the
Volunteer Office at 740-356-8234.

04/17/2026

Joseph Leith, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon at SOMC, is now offering an orthopedic walk-in clinic. New patients welcome!

04/17/2026

Now open 7 days a week!

We are excited to serve our Ironton and surrounding communities.

The SOMC Ironton Pharmacy is located at 715 Park Avenue, Ironton, OH 45638. You can reach them by calling 740-377-1197.

04/17/2026

April Pemberton, NP, and Jeff July, NP, from SOMC Urology Associates, and Hope Blizzard, a Medical Staff Liaison, traveled to Heritage Pointe for an educational presentation. April and Jeff presented on urinary incontinence, kidney stones, prostate health, and UTIs.Thank you to Heritage Pointe for inviting our team!

04/16/2026

Update!!!! Phone and internet services have been restored.

SOMC West Union Family Health Center & the SOMC Pediatrics - West Union are currently without phone or internet. We will update as soon as service is restored. Please be patient with our staff during this downtime.

04/13/2026

📣 The SOMC Ironton Pharmacy is now open!

The pharmacy is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 9 pm.

The pharmacy is open to everyone and offers:
- Extended hours
- Drive-Thru
- Vaccines
- Medication adherence packaging
- Free delivery

They are located at 715 Park Avenue, Ironton, OH 45638. You can reach them by calling 740-377-1197.

🚨 Please note the rehab side is not open yet but will be opening soon! Stay tuned for more details.

04/13/2026

Have you or someone you know been accepted to or are currently enrolled in medical school (including early acceptance), residency, fellowship, nurse practitioner (NP), physician assistant (PA), or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) programs? We’d love to hear from you!

We are also seeking information on any college student whose goal is to enter one of these fields.

04/10/2026

We're hiring!

We’re looking for nurses who:
• Lead with compassion and empathy
• Value teamwork and communication
• Want to make a difference in patient experience
• Are ready to grow personally and professionally

Whether you’re an experienced RN or LPN or just beginning your journey, you’ll find a place here where your work is meaningful—and your presence matters.

Come be part of a culture that cares for you, so you can care for others. Apply today and experience the difference!

Why choose us?
• Competitive pay
• Compensation analysis completed quarterly
• Shift & weekend differentials
• Annual merit increases + bonus potential
• Retirement savings plan & cash balance pension plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Education Assistance for ADN & BSN programs

📩 Apply today! https://www.somc.org/careers/

04/09/2026

Hike for Hospice is nearly one month away!

We invite you to celebrate the 40th annual event on Saturday, May 16. The hike will begin at the SOMC Hospice Center Parking Lot, with registration starting at 8:30 am, and the walk at 9:30 am. Early online registration is encouraged but not required.

Register with a team! A team consists of three people or more, with a team captain and a team name.

Proceeds from the hike will benefit the Hospice Caritas Fund. Donations from this fund make a positive difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families. The fund ensures that local patients and families coping with a life-limiting illness will receive the comfort, support and care they deserve in a time when they need it most.

To register, please visit www.somc.org/hikeforhospice/.

04/07/2026

Have you purchased your Hike for Hospice shirt yet? The online sale is happening now through April 14!

To purchase your shirt, please visit https://shopsomcdevelopment.bigcartel.com/

Shirts are expected to be shipped to homes around April 30! The 40th Annual Hike for Hospice is set for Saturday, May 16. For more information, please visit www.somc.org/hikeforhospice.

04/06/2026

SOMC is thrilled to welcome Horia Vulpe, MD, CM, a physician specializing in Radiation Oncology, to the medical staff!

Dr. Vulpe is joining the SOMC Cancer Center located at 1121 Kinneys Lane, Portsmouth, OH 45662. He can be reached by calling (740) 356-7490.

Welcome, Dr. Vulpe!

04/01/2026

The SOMC Ironton Pharmacy team hosted an open house for the public on Saturday, March 28.

The pharmacy staff is looking forward to their opening day for the community on Monday, April 13!

The pharmacy is located at the new SOMC Park Avenue Plaza at 715 Park Avenue in Ironton.