Blogs

In the previous stories of thankfulness shared, we’ve introduced OHC employees who have been patients in the past year and how their experience gave them a newfound appreciation for the patients they care for.  Our next employee-turned-patient   (Read More)

Dealing with an autoimmune disease for the last three years, our second OHC employee reflects on becoming an OHC patient and is thankful for the care she received and the impact it has had. Theresa Duckwall is the Revenue Cycle Supervisor and   (Read More)

Life is full of opportunities and challenges that come along every day.  Those challenges provide you with the chance to learn something new, to impact your world view.  For cancer patients, we’ve heard how people learned to be more present in   (Read More)

Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age and at a more advanced stage than white women.  They are also more affected by aggressive types of breast cancer, leading to a disproportionate outlook, even though   (Read More)

Ali Miller-Bultman, a Montgomery, Ohio firefighter, knows too well the importance of safety and reducing risks when fighting a fire. What she didn’t expect was the fight she would embark on with her own personal battle with breast cancer.  A   (Read More)

Karen Wellington was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30.  While fighting breast cancer, Karen focused on LIVING by being active in her kids’ lives, coaching soccer, hanging with friends, and never letting cancer keep her down.  During   (Read More)

When patients hear a diagnosis of cancer, their world stops and many struggle with thoughts of their own mortality. At OHC we know how big an emotional challenge this can be. Our team treats you like family providing both leading care and emotional   (Read More)

We’ve already established a well-balanced diet full of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates is essential to your body while you experience radiation therapy.   If you’re needing some examples of those types of foods, visit our last blog, “Eating   (Read More)

Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining health and energy each day.  When your body is in a state of healing, it can be even more important to take special care of your body through diet.  However, OHC’s advanced practice provider,   (Read More)

Improving patients’ quality care is the driving force of OHC. Nationally, more than 300,000 patients are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, with one-third of these estimated to be eligible for genetic testing following the National   (Read More)

Mr. Carl Guenther’s life changed forever in 2000 when his high school sweetheart, Susan, was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. “That’s when I became a caregiver,” he said. “I tell people that sometimes, caregiving can be as hard as   (Read More)

We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated team has received the prestigious 2023 Innovator Award from the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). ACCC recognizes visionary and compelling ideas in cancer care, those who pioneer   (Read More)

In a profession that epitomizes compassion, care, and dedication, exceptional individuals often stand out for their extraordinary contributions. Today, we are thrilled to announce that OHC Fairfield’s Jennifer “Jen” Byrd, RN, has been   (Read More)

In the realm of cancer research, clinical trials stand as a beacon of hope, paving the way for new advancements and revolutionizing the way we approach cancer treatment. One innovative approach that has gained significant attention is the development   (Read More)

At age 47, Tom Gornall had a great job, loved playing golf, and was enjoying life with his wife and childhood sweetheart, Sabrina. About five years ago, his nighttime routine took a scary turn when he urinated blood and told Sabrina he needed to get   (Read More)