Marshall hosts pediatric sexual assault training

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Registered nurses from Indiana, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia are attending a pediatric sexual assault training session this week at Marshall University.

Marshall’s Forensic Science Center is hosting the five-day course that began Monday.

The training is designed for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners. These examiners are registered nurses who are trained to handle issues surrounding pediatric victims of sexual assault.

Marshall says in a news release that the course will provide basic knowledge on how to recognize, collect and preserve evidence, interview victims and connect them to community resources for follow-up.

 

Annual inspections scheduled for Grant Bridge

CHILLICOTHE — As part of its regular maintenance program, the U.S. Grant Bridge in Scioto County will undergo a series of inspections early next month, requiring lane assignment changes and restrictions.

Beginning Monday, Nov. 4, and continuing through Friday, Nov. 8, crews from Burgess and Niple, Inc. will perform physical inspections of the cables and towers during daytime, business hours each day as weather permits.

Throughout the week, the bridge will be open to traffic; however, two-way traffic will be diverted via either the north or southbound lane and shoulder of the bridge.

Along with other regularly scheduled inspections, these annual tests and inspections are part of the state’s annual bridge inspection, maintenance and research program for all bridges maintained by ODOT.

For information on additional lane and road closures caused by construction, accidents, flooding or other related traffic events throughout the state, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com.

 

OLBH hosts blood drive Nov. 5

RUSSELL, Ky. — Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital (OLBH), in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will conduct a blood drive Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Bellefonte Pavilion 2000 Ashland Drive on the campus of OLBH.

Donating blood is safe and relatively painless. Trained nurses conduct the donation process and sterile equipment is used.

Donations can help people suffering from a variety of health problems including anemia, bone diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases, leukemia and many others. Donors should be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in generally good health.

Giovanni’s Pizza in Flatwoods will be providing refreshments for donors. Walk-ins are welcome.

 

Gov. reappoints McCoy to SSU Board of Trustees

PORTSMOUTH — Gov. John Kasich has reappointed long-time Peebles businessman, Jack McCoy, to the Shawnee State University Board of Trustees to fill an open position that will expire June 30, 2015.

McCoy was first appointed to the SSU Board of Trustees by Governor Bob Taft in 2002 and served a nine-year term. He served as Chairperson of the board for the last three years of that term.

“Jack’s past experience, leadership, and service to advancing higher education in our region and in our state benefits our students, university, and community moving forward,” Dr. Rita Rice Morris, SSU President, said. “We are happy for this opportunity to work with him again as a trustee.”

 

SOMC named 17th on Modern Healthcare List

PORTSMOUTH —Southern Ohio Medical Center is proud to announce it has once again been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare Magazine.

SOMC ranked 17th nationwide and second in the category of large employers. This is the fourth consecutive year that SOMC has been featured on this list.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities to work for in America by Modern Healthcare,” SOMC President and CEO Randy Arnett said. “Being named to this list is a tremendous accomplishment and says a lot about both the quality of people and the quality of care you can expect to find at SOMC.”

The Best Places to Work in Healthcare award recognizes employers for creating workplaces that enable employees to perform at their optimum level while providing the best possible patient care and services.

“It’s all about our employees,” Arnett said. “Our employees love what they do, and sustaining a great place to work ultimately allows them to continue providing exceptional care to our patients and their families.”

To achieve this designation, SOMC completed a culture audit questionnaire. The Best Places Group then surveyed more than 400 SOMC employees regarding policies, practices, benefits, leadership and planning, training and development, and overall satisfaction.

Modern Healthcare revealed the ranked order of the 2013 Best Places to Work in Healthcare at an awards gala in Atlanta on Oct. 24.

“SOMC is a great place to work and people want to be a part of that. This distinction, as well as our Magnet designation, VPP Star status, and FORTUNE Best Places to Work award, shows that there is something special at SOMC,” Ken Applegate, director of Human Resources, said.

“These accolades are a great source of pride for our employees and our community and we are honored to be featured among some of the most impressive companies in the country.”