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Hope For Our Heroes Thursday April 2nd

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Ross County’s Churches are inviting praying individuals for a drive-in time of worship and prayer in the parking lot at Adena Regional Medical Center, Thursday April 2nd from 7pm-8pm.

UPDATE: This event has been CANCELLED (See below)

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Shaun Howard, Pastor of Chillicothe First Assembly of God on Western Avenue says he got the idea from a church in Atlanta. “It sprang from our church members asking what can we do for our health care professionals during this time.”

Howard says some other pastors have said their congregations were on board and after gaining approval and support of Adena Regional Medical Center everything has fallen into place.

“With the Cancer Center closed, Adena said we could use its parking lot.” said Howard. “We’ll have our flashers going and headlights on while we pray, so they (workers and patients) can see us.”

Those attending are reminded to remain in their vehicles while praying for first responders and those in the hospital.

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Litter Media’s Dan Ramey and Pastor Shaun Howard discuss Hope For Our Heroes.
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Adena Offering Virtual Visit Option for Patients

Adena Health System is now offering patients the virtual visits with a physician or advanced practice provider. The option is temporary, lasting throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic for new, established or post procedural patients.

The effort comes in the wake of increasing safety precautions.

In a news release Thursday, Adena President and CEO Jeff Graham stated “Adena’s primary responsibility is to guarantee people living in the communities we serve have access to safe, quality health care – regardless of external forces such as a pandemic.”

Virtual visits will be done over the telephone or through video communication via a computer web cam or smartphone.

Graham adds the virtual option will allow Adena’s physicians stay connected to their patients from the safety of their homes.

The option “shows the thoughtful innovation that is being executed as Adena continues to successfully battle COVID-19” said Graham.

By contacting their provider’s office, current Adena patients may schedule a virtual visit or change an upcoming appointment to a virtual visit. New patients may call 740-7779-3463 to schedule a virtual visit with an Adena Medical Group provider.

Adena also encourages patients with existing appointments to call ahead o confirm that the clinic or service area is open. For general COVID-19 specific information, visit adena.org/COVID19.

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Changes at Adena Health System & Chillicothe VAMC

While we adjust to the State mandated changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, if you have an appointment with your medical professional, it’s advisable to call ahead as well as check the provider website and social media pages.

Here are changes at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and Adena Hospital.

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Discussing Coronavirus Preparedness

(Pictured is Litter Media’s Dan Ramey with Adena’s Amy Robertson and Dr. Wael Haidar to his right and to his left, Dr. Christopher Brown, Michelle Long and Ben Avery of the Ross County HealthDepartment before the taping of an interview. See bottom of this story).

While America grips with the threat of the Coronavirus, Ross County Health officials say they’re prepared.

Tuesday, Litter Media’s Dan Ramey sat down with representatives of the Ross County Health District and Adena Health System to put rumors to rest and discuss how to handle COVID-19.

Ben Avery, Administrator for the Health District, Health Commissioner and Medical Director Christopher Brown, MD and Director of Nursing, Michelle Long were joined by Adena Health System’s Wael Haidar, MD with Infectious Diseases and Director of Quality Services Amy Roberton talked about how prepared the Health District and Adena are per chance an outbreak of the COVID-19 were to descend on Ohio’s First Capital and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Haidar explains coronavirus has been around for awhile and while there’s currently no vaccine, the push is on for pharamaceutical companies to develop a vaccine.

Avery adds the main thing is to get the word out to wash your hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds and there’s no need to rush out and purcahase surgical masks, which are relatively useless. If you are sick, stay home.

Long suggests ensuring you have enough non-perishable food to last 14 days at one’s home per chance you’re holed up in the house for that period. The group adds the coronavirus can live on surfaces, so wipe down those surfaces which are touched often. Eliminate greetings with a handshake or fist bump, a simple “hello” will do.

These tips and more are in the interview below.

For more details, visit www.cdc.gov and www.coronavirus.ohio.gov.