May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Learn how to raise stroke awareness during National Stroke Awareness Month in May and throughout the year. Public knowledge of stroke is low. It is time for stroke champions to band together and elevate stroke in the mindset of everyone in the U.S.

Simple prevention and treatment education can help reduce stroke incidence. Influence loved ones to adopt healthier lifestyles and decision-makers to advocate for stroke by sharing personal stories. 

 Learn the many warning signs of stroke...act FAST and call 9-1-1 immediately at any sign of stroke. Use FAST to remember the warning signs and learn more information at http://www.stroke.org.  

Dr. Martin Valdivia has Relocated Practice

Dr. Martin Valdivia (Pulmonary Medicine) relocated his practice effective Monday, April 9. Dr. Valdivia has left BVMA and now works as part of Blanchard Valley Health System. His new office location is inside of Blanchard Valley Hospital in Room C2238 (inside the Center for Diagnostic Studies). As of April 9, his new office staff was available to take calls at his new practice number: 419-429-6441. Effective April 9, all questions or inquiries regarding appointments and other information relating to Dr. Valdivia's practice and patients should be directed to this new number.

Letters explaining the transition and other contact information have been sent to Dr. Valdivia's patients by Blanchard Valley Health System. 


Having trouble logging-in to Wellcentive?

Were you recently given a login and password to our new electronic registry system, WellCentive? If you are a first-time user and are having trouble accessing the web site, please check to ensure that you are not entering the web address into a search engine (such as Google or Bing). This will not allow you to access the login page. Rather, enter the web address directly into your browser's address bar at the top of the page, or click here to be redirected to the login page. Also, when entering your login information, be sure to enter your login and password exactly as it is written with no spaces between letters and numbers. If you continue to have trouble after trying these suggestions, please contact our office at (419) 424-0380 ext. 3125 and an office staff member will be glad to assist you. 


Diabetes Management

At BVMA, diabetes management is a key component of our practice. We pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art education through our Certified Diabetic Educators and Registered Dietitians. Click here to learn more about our ADA accredited program!

Report your blood sugar results here.


Steps To A Healthier You

Healthcare is not only about sickness...it's also about wellness. At BVMA, we strive to practice preventative medicine - working with patients to take control of their own health. Click here for tools to get you on the road to a HEALTHIER, HAPPIER you!