News Releases

These Upper Valley Medical Center (UVMC) news releases provide you with the most current news about our hospital. UVMC posts current news releases as soon as they are sent to the media.

Archived news releases are also available for reference.

June 2013

• 6/4/2013 - Dr. Christopher Halasy Opens New Family Practice in Piqua
• 6/4/2013 - Project Search Celebrates Nine Young Adults’ Achievements
• 6/4/2013 - Melissa Humphreys Named UVMC Cameos of Caring Award Nurse

May 2013

• 5/13/2013 - Polly Train, MD, Joins Upper Valley Women’s Center
• 5/13/2013 - Child With Rare Disease Continues to Make Progress
• 5/7/2013 - UVMC Recognizes Volunteers At Appreciation Luncheon

March 2013

• 3/26/2013 - Thomas Kupper, MD, Joins Upper Valley Cardiology
• 3/26/2013 - Project Search Participant Loves UVMC Job
• 3/26/2013 - March is National Athletic Training Month
• 3/15/2013 - UVMC Cancer Care Center Awarded Accreditation With Commendation

February 2013

• 2/19/2013 - Rehab Program Helps Educator Adjust After Heart Attack
• 2/19/2013 - Dr. Rachel Sidwell Joins The Pediatric Group

January 2013

• 1/31/2013 - Nonviolent Communication Topic of Local MLK Program
• 1/31/2013 - Heart Month Health Fair Coming February 14
• 1/7/2013 - Dr. Sergio Vignali Joins Miami County Women’s Center

November 2012

• 11/29/2012 - Dr. Leanna Withrow Joins Troy Primary Care
• 11/29/2012 - Concussion Program Provides Specialized Treatment for Athletes

October 2012

• 10/17/2012 - UVMC Announces Community Benefit Fund Grant Partnerships
• 10/17/2012 - Author Mitch Albom Featured at Annual Cancer Awareness Symposium
• 10/1/2012 - Cancer Genetic Testing Counseling Offered During Awareness Month

September 2012

• 9/17/2012 - Medical Professionals Answer Heart Health Questions at Go Red for Women
• 9/6/2012 - UVMC Names Employee of the Year and Honors Milestone Staffers
• 9/5/2012 - Meredith Sullivan, MD Joins The Pediatric Group

August 2012

• 8/15/2012 - Go Red for Women/North Returns to Miami County September 8
• 8/14/2012 - UVMC Center for Sports Medicine Offering Walk-In Clinics
• 8/7/2012 - Future of Health Care Remains Uncertain, Hospital Officials Say
• 8/7/2012 - Jon Silk Jr., MD, Joins Hyatt Family Care

July 2012

• 7/16/2012 - Bedside Reporting Procedures Enhances Communication

June 2012

• 6/20/2012 - Center for Sports Medicine To Offer Sports Physicals
• 6/20/2012 - Osteoarthritis, Joint Replacement Discussed at UVMC Health Symposium
• 6/13/2012 - Project Search Celebrates Eight Graduates from UVMC Program
• 6/6/2012 - EMS Professionals Persevere In Changing Health Care Environment
• 6/6/2012 - Hospital, City, Schools Work Together on Former Hospital Properties Reuse

May 2012

• 5/21/2012 - Cancer Care Staff Part of Calming Environment
• 5/21/2012 - Jennifer Kiser Named UVMC Cameos of Caring Award Nurse
• 5/10/2012 - UVMC Says Thank You to Volunteers
• 5/10/2012 - UVMC’s Georgia Overholser Recognized by State Association

April 2012

• 4/23/2012 - UVMC’s Expanded Cancer Care Center Open House April 28
• 4/9/2012 - UVMC Work Therapy Program Helps Trimmer Return to Trees
• 4/9/2012 - Clinical Trials Offer Opportunities for Patient, Others

March 2012

• 3/20/2012 - Cancer Registry Gathers Patient Data
• 3/20/2012 - UVMC Center for Sports Medicine Observes Athletic Training Month
• 3/20/2012 - UVMC Psychiatrist Recognized for Excellence in Teaching WSU Residents
• 3/12/2012 - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Stressing Importance of Colon Cancer Screenings

February 2012

• 2/20/2012 - UVMC Adds to Support of Health Partners
• 2/20/2012 - Month Focuses On Heart Health

January 2012

• 1/26/2012 - End of an Era as Nurse Who Wore Traditional Uniform Retires
• 1/20/2012 - Upper Valley Women’s Center Welcomes Dr. Ajit Gubbi
• 1/11/2012 - Cancer Care Center Expansion Project On Schedule

November 2011

• 11/21/2011 - Dialysis Testimonial - Maynard Watkins of Tipp City
• 11/21/2011 - Dialysis Center Focuses on Family Atmosphere for Patients
• 11/15/2011 - Ruth Jenkins Looks Back Over 50+ Years in Nursing

October 2011

• 10/24/2011 - Advantages of Single Site Surgery Now Available Locally
• 10/24/2011 - Dr. Yaser Siraj Joins Upper Valley Cardiology
• 10/10/2011 - Electronic Medical Record Goes Live at UVMC
• 10/10/2011 - UVMC Cancer Awareness Symposium Focuses on Testing
• 10/10/2011 - Dr. David Cohen Named UVMC Emergency Department Medical Director

September 2011

• 9/26/2011 - Stress Management Specialist Recommends Humor At Go Red For Women/North Expo
• 9/26/2011 - Dr. John Molesky Retiring, Dr. Chris Peters Joins Practice
• 9/26/2011 - New Physician Joining Upper Valley Women’s Center
• 9/26/2011 - Behavioral Health Professionals in Emergency Department 24-7

August 2011

• 8/29/2011 - Park District Videos Go Along For the Walk

October 2010

• 10/8/2010 - Support Groups at UVMC