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December 28, 2006
Hope's Corner Specialty Shop Now Open
Local cancer patients can now access personal care items specific to their needs at Hope's Corner Specialty and Gift Shop, which recently opened in the Bradley Cancer Center at Berger Hospital.

December 22, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Topic: "Cancer in the Workplace"

December 12, 2006
Hopsice Light Up a Life Program Honors Loved Ones
Berger Hospice Care held its annual Light Up a Life Program on Sunday, December 3.

December 6, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- December
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

November 30, 2006
Gillen Earns Outstanding Team Physician Award
Gary Gillen, MD, was recently recognized for his dedication to local athletes when he received an Outstanding Team Physician Award from the Ohio State Medical Association Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine.

November 17, 2006
Maurices Donates Toys to Berger
Maurices, fashion retailer for young men and women in Circleville, recently donated a supply of stuffed animals to Berger Hospital to be used for children coming to the hospital for treatment.

November 14, 2006
Mueller Joins Berger Medical Staff
Robert Mueller, MD, orthopedic surgeon, recently joined Berger Hospital's Medical Staff.

November 13, 2006
Berger Gift Shop Donates Chemo Chairs and Artwork to Cancer Center
Berger Hospital's Gift Shop recently donated four chemotherapy chairs and three pieces of artwork to the Bradley Cancer Center.

November 8, 2006
Gentler Breast Biopsy Procedure Reduces Trauma
"Now women can get an accurate diagnosis with an outpatient procedure that is less invasive, less traumatic and easier on a women’s body."

November 7, 2006
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information Fair
Join Berger Health System for a Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information Fair and get the help you need to enroll in or update your Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage plan.

November 6, 2006
Gary Gillen, MD, Named Berger Vice President of Medical Affairs
Berger Health System is pleased to announce that Gary Gillen, MD, has been named the Vice President of Medical Affairs.

November 2, 2006
ArtsaRound Galley at Berger -- November
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

November 1, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Come and discuss topics for 2007!

October 23, 2006
Beata Sterkowicz, MD Joins Berger Medical Staff
Berger Health System is pleased to welcome Beata Sterkowicz, MD, internal medicine, to Berger Hospital's medical staff.

October 17, 2006
Flu Shot Clinic
Don't let the flu get you down this winter!

October 12, 2006
Holiday Bazaar
Join the Berger Hospital Gift Shop at their annual Holiday Bazaar.

October 11, 2006
Holiday Food Sale & Raffle
The Friends of Berger Hospital invite you to a Holiday Food Sale & Raffle.

October 5, 2006
AWAKE Support Group
Topic: How To Get a Good Night's Sleep

October 3, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- October
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

October 2, 2006
Community Lecture Series
The Sudden Urge to Go: Is it Overactive Bladder?

October 1, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Meet the Oncology Staff

September 30, 2006
Berger Health System to Open New Medical Facility
Berger Health System will open a 33,000 square foot medical building in northwest Pickaway County, along State Route 104, in December 2007.

September 18, 2006
Community Lecture Series
Topic: "Breast Cancer Awareness"

September 5, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- September
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

August 31, 2006
Community Lecture Series
Topic: "Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture, Hypnosis & Massage"

August 30, 2006
Congressman Hobson Addresses Economic Development
On August 29, Berger Health System hosted a lunch meeting sponsored by Pickaway Progress Partnership (P3, formerly the Circle-Pickaway Community Improvement Corporation.)

August 25, 2006
Grand Opening!
Please join us for an Open House to celebrate our Grand Opening!

August 17, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Topic: "Talking With Family & Friends About Your Cancer"

August 16, 2006
Berger's Patients Enjoy Menu Made from Scratch
The Nutritional Services Department at Berger Hospital recently launched a new "made from scratch" menu for patients, featuring an "everything fresh, nothing frozen" cooking concept.

August 15, 2006
Berger's Hospice Delivers Flowers from the Heart
Berger Hospice Care has started a new program to brighten the lives of their terminally ill patients.

July 31, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- August
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

July 26, 2006
Circle of Caring Hosts 7th Annual Golf Tournament
Faith in Action is sponsoring its 7th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 19 at Crown Hill Golf Club in Williamsport.

July 25, 2006
Ambulatory Care Center
We're moving... to Berger Health System's Newest Location.

July 21, 2006
Ohio University-Chillicothe/Berger Collaborative Nursing Outreach Program Recognized
The Ohio University-Chillicothe/Berger Collaborative Nursing Outreach Program received national attention last week during the U.S. Department of Labor's annual Workforce Innovations Conference in Anaheim, California.

July 20, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Topic: "Financial Issues Dealing with Cancer"

July 18, 2006
Alan Ward, MD, Joins Berger Medical Staff
Berger Health System is pleased to welcome Alan Ward, MD, internal medicine, to Berger Hospital's medical staff.

July 10, 2006
Berger Recognizes Employees of the 2nd Quarter
Tiffin Barthelmas, RN, and Gayla Rickey were recently named the Employees of the 2nd Quarter at Berger Health System.

July 5, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- July
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

June 29, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Topic: "Grief and Loss"

June 28, 2006
Community Lecture Series
Topic: "Urinary Incontinence: It's Not a Normal Sign of Aging"

June 27, 2006
Incontinence Treatment Improves Womens' Lives
Berger Hospital's Physical Therapy Department now offers treatment for female patients suffering from urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.

June 21, 2006
Eaton Nominated as Health Care Worker of Year
Diane Eaton, Wellness Director for Berger Health System, was recently honored for her commitment to healthy living and fitness, as one of 81 nominees for the Ohio Hospital Association's Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award.

June 6, 2006
Community Lecture Series
Topic: "Restless Legs Syndrome: Facts and Treatment"

June 5, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- June
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

May 31, 2006
Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Bradley Cancer Center at Berger Hospital invites you to participate in a new support group.

May 31, 2006
Vijay Jain, M.D., Grove City Office Expanding
Vijay Jain, M.D., Internal Medicine, is pleased to announce the expansion of her practice in the Grove City area.

May 30, 2006
Sushil Jain, M.D., Grove City Office Relocating
Sushil Jain, M.D., Oncologist, is relocating his Grove City office to better accommodate his practice.

May 24, 2006
JCAHO Survey Public Notice
The Joint Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) will be surveying the facilities of Berger Health System on an unannounced basis beginning January 1, 2006.

May 23, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Topic: "Living Wills/Estate Planning"

May 19, 2006
Community Health Fair
Join Berger Health System at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life!

May 2, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- May
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

April 13, 2006
Steve Berkhouse Joins Berger Staff
Steve Berkhouse recently joined Berger Health System as the Controller in the Accounting Department.

April 12, 2006
Ladies Night to Benefit Berger Foundation, John Fortney, WBNS 10TV, Among the Celebrity Dealers
Ladies are invited to join the Berger Health Foundation on Saturday, April 22, for a Las Vegas-style evening.

April 3, 2006
Berger Hospital Community Update
If you have United Healthcare Insurance, don't miss this opportunity to gain information!

April 2, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- April
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

March 27, 2006
Foundation Secures Komen Breast Cancer Grant
The Berger Health Foundation recently secured a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to launch a newly created "Breast Health Access" program.

March 24, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
Topic: "Look Good--Feel Better"

March 23, 2006
Berger Lifeline Receives Check from Rotary
President Dan Dailey and the Circleville Noon Rotary Club recently presented a check for $1,500 to Berger Health System's Lifeline Program.

March 14, 2006
Colorectal Cancer Community Lecture
Topic: "Risk Factors & Prevention"

March 9, 2006
New Circle of Caring Council Members Help with Dollar Donation Days
During the month of March, Circle of Caring is sponsoring DOLLAR DONATION DAYS throughout Pickaway County.

March 8, 2006
Foundation Secures Prostate Cancer Grant
The Berger Health Foundation recently secured a grant from AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company to encourage men to have prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood tests that are used to help diagnose prostate cancer.

March 7, 2006
Berger Hospital Gift Shop Purchases Artwork for Bradley Cancer Center
The Berger Hospital Gift Shop recently donated 17 pieces of artwork for the Bradley Cancer Center at Berger Hospital.

March 3, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- March
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

February 27, 2006
Ladies Night Out!
Enjoy a night on the town... Las Vegas style!

February 26, 2006
Gregory Boone, MD, Joins Berger Medical Staff
Gregory Boone, MD, general surgeon, recently joined Berger Hospital's medical staff.

February 20, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
On Thursday, March 9th, 2006, 6pm - 7pm, the Bradley Cancer Center is offering a Cancer Support Group Meeting.

February 10, 2006
Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out
Mark your calendars ladies! The Berger Health Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out event on Saturday, April 22.

February 3, 2006
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information Fair
Join Berger Health System for our Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information Fair and get the help you need to enroll in a new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Plan.

February 2, 2006
Ian Nunnally, MD, Joins Berger Medical Staff
Ian Nunnally, MD, general surgeon, recently joined Berger Hospital's medical staff.

February 1, 2006
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger -- February
The ArtsaRound art gallery at Berger Hospital is the result of a partnership between ArtsaRound and Berger Health System. ArtsaRound is a community based organization dedicated to supporting art and artists in Pickaway County and the regional area.

January 31, 2006
Messick Announced as Executive Director of Berger Health Foundation
Ruth Messick was recently selected to serve as the Executive Director of the Berger Health Foundation.

January 24, 2006
Cancer Support Group Meeting
There will be a Cancer Support Group Meeting at the new Bradley Cancer Center at Berger Hospital, 600 N. Pickaway Street, Circleville.

January 7, 2006
New Year's Baby Arrives at Berger
One week before her due date, Stacy Hines went into labor and delivered the 2006 New Year's Baby at Berger Hospital's Maternity Center.

January 6, 2006
Freedom From Smoking Clinic
If you're looking for support to stop smoking, don't miss this program!

January 4, 2006
AWAKE Support Group
Has someone in your family been diagnosed with a sleep disorder?

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