FINDLAY — Roxanne Williams, director of corporate quality and patient safety at Blanchard Valley Health System, has become a certified professional in healthcare quality. A CPHQ is an individual who has passed an accreditation examination developed by the National Association of Healthcare Quality.

MARION — Local optometrist and founder of Professional Eye Care in Marion and Mission of Sight in Jamaica Dr. Doug McCloy recently awarded the prestigious Ohio Optometric Humanitarian award in a ceremony and reception held in Cleveland. The award was presented to McCloy by Dr. Shane Foster, President of the Ohio Optometric Foundation.

The First Citizens National Bank recently installed an ATM in the lobby of Wyandot Memorial Hospital. “We are excited about this new addition to our lobby area. We are confident that The First Citizens National Bank ATM will offer added convenience for our patients and their visitors, as well as for our staff,” WMH President and CEO Ty Shaull said.

BLUFFTON — Bluffton Hospital, a division of the Blanchard Valley Health System, recently welcomed Jennifer Hohman, M.D., as its first pediatric hospitalist. Previously, patients newborn to 18 years old who required overnight care typically were transferred to Blanchard Valley Hospital or another nearby hospital with pediatricians on staff. Now that Hohman has joined Bluffton Hospital, children may be admitted without leaving town.

The Wyandot County Extension Office will have adjusted hours beginning Oct. 12. Wyandot County 4-H Educator Todd Thomas accepted a position in Columbus and Area Leader and Hardin County 4-H Educator Mark Light will be assisting the Wyandot County Extension Office in the interim period.

One of Upper Sandusky’s institutions is celebrating its 25-year anniversary next week. East of Chicago Pizza in Upper Sandusky will have several special offers available to customers on Oct. 4. “We’re giving away free pizza for a year, one large pizza per month for 12 months,” East of Chicago Regional Manager Connie Smith said.

SANDUSKY — Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services is welcoming Scott Williams, LPCC-S, to work in the Upper Sandusky and Tiffin branches providing mental health and substance abuse services. In Tiffin, he will be facilitating the intensive outpatient program involving the patient in a weekly, nine-hour process designed to support them with their recovery from alcohol or other drug addiction.

Whole Life Fitness in Upper Sandusky is bringing back the popular health study “The Daniel Plan” later this month. The plan is a five-week study on building a healthy lifestyle and features the five F’s, faith, food, fitness, focus and friends.

NEW YORK — Premier Senior Living LLC has announced Carey Rhoades has been promoted to regional director of quality control. Rhoades has been a valuable member of Premier Senior Living for eight years as the executive director for Orchard Park Assisted Living.

The new owners of Route 30 Harley-Davidson in Upper Sandusky are hoping to bring a family-friendly environment to the motorcycle dealership. Mandie and Joe Bayliff, of Dunkirk, closed on the dealership formerly known as Thiel’s Wheels Harley-Davidson on Aug. 1 and they held a big three-day Backyard BBQ event this past weekend to introduce themselves to the community.