Henry County Hospital Partners with Pain Management Group to Open Pain Center

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Henry County HospitalHenry County Hospital and Pain Management Group, the leading developer of hospital-based, primary care pain management centers, announce today a partnership to bring balanced pain management care to Henry County and surrounding areas. Henry County Hospital Pain Management Center, scheduled to open March 21, 2013, is located at Henry County Hospital, 1600 East Riverview Avenue in Napoleon, Ohio.

The new relationship provides Henry County Hospital the ability to maximize available resources and provide comprehensive pain management services to the community.

“Inadequate pain relief is a serious public health problem in the United States. In Henry County, the number of individuals suffering from chronic and acute pain continues to increase, and the need to provide a high quality effective solution became apparent. In order to provide high quality care, a service that provides a balanced comprehensive approach to pain management was important.” said Kim Bordenkircher, CEO of Henry County Hospital. “The Pain Management Center will provide a balanced approach to pain focused on treating patients through a combination of diagnostics, minimally invasive outpatient procedures, physical modalities, and therapy, while decreasing the focus on prescription medication.  If prescription drugs are included in an individualized pain treatment plan, the focus becomes managing those medications for optimal patient benefit.”

“Pain Management Group looks forward to our relationship with Henry County Hospital and the opportunity to bring our balanced approach of pain management to the Henry County community,” commented John Bookmyer, CEO of Pain Management Group. “We believe that a balanced approach to treatment is critical for patients to return to a life uninterrupted by acute and chronic pain. It is truly an honor to be working with outstanding healthcare providers such as Henry County Hospital.”

The new pain management center will offer treatment for a variety of conditions including neck and back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), nerve damage, as well as pain associated with arthritis, muscle spasms and shingles.

Dr. Panos Bakos, will be the lead physician at Henry County Hospital Pain Management Center. Dr. Bakos is board certified in anesthesiology and pain management. He completed his residency and fellowship at New England Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine located in Boston, Massachusetts.

About Henry County Hospital
Henry County Hospital is a charitable, not for profit community hospital that offers a wide range of primary, acute, and rehabilitative services to the residents of Henry County and the surrounding areas. Henry County Hospital is nationally recognized for excellent customer service, quality healthcare, and wellness practices, visit www.henrycountyhosptial.org.

About Pain Management Group
Based in Findlay, Ohio, Pain Management Group is the leading developer of comprehensive, hospital-based, primary care pain management centers. Since 2001, Pain Management Group has successfully established joint-venture partnerships with hospitals to develop, build and operate pain management facilities that provide patients suffering from acute and chronic pain with the highest level of balanced health care. For more information, visit www.painmgmtgroup.com.

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New Location for Lima Ohio Pain Management Center

Saturday, October 13th, 2012

Findlay, Ohio (October 12, 2012) – Pain Management Group, the leading developer of interventional, primary care pain management centers in the Great Lakes region, announces a new location for the Blanchard Valley Hospital Pain Management Center in Lima, Ohio. The new address is 658 W. Market.

The Pain Management Center is currently open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to provide advanced and comprehensive treatments for patients suffering from chronic and acute pain. The Center will be adding Tuesday clinic hours beginning December 4, 2012. Call 888.458.5550 to make an appointment.

Interventional Pain Specialist, Dr. William Hogan, directs diagnosis and treatment at the Pain Management Center. Dr. Hogan is board certified in pain management. Matt Nienberg, certified physician assistant, also treats patients out of the Lima location.

“We offer some of the most advanced treatments available today for pain management. These treatments are more tolerable and less invasive than in the past,” says Dr. Hogan. “Millions of people suffer from chronic pain that affects their daily activities, pain management is proven and effective at getting people back to a normal life,” he added.

Call 888.458.5550 to make an appointment.

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Fisher-Titus Medical Center Unveils New NOMS Pain Center

Friday, September 14th, 2012

Fisher-Titus Medical CenterSandusky, Ohio – Fisher-Titus Medical Center (FTMC) is hosting an open house for the grand opening of their newly renovated Pain Management Center located in the Northern Ohio Medical Specialists (NOMS) building at 2500 W. Strub Road in Sandusky, according to Patrick J. Martin, President and CEO of Fisher-Titus Medical Center.

The public is invited to take a “sneak peek” at the new center on Wednesday, September 19, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm.

Guests can expect a tour of the area, which includes patient rooms, nursing stations and a large waiting area. “This new space has so many benefits,” states Deb Reed, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. “Among those, it is very spacious and allows for easier patient access.”

The FTMC Pain Management Center at NOMS offers diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as neck and back pain, headaches, arthritis, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, nerve damage, muscle pain, pelvic pain and more. The FTMC Pain Management physicians and clinical staff are trained to provide the most advanced treatments in the management for pain.

Guests will also be able to enjoy refreshments, collect educational information, and take home a giveaway.

“We encourage people stop by and take a look,” adds Reed. “It’s a nice way to learn about these services, and to familiarize yourself with options, in case you find yourself needing care in the future.”

For more information or to schedule as appointment, call 419-660-6901 or visit www.ftmc.com.

About Fisher-Titus Medical Center

Fisher-Titus Medical Center is a non-profit community hospital that serves Norwalk, Huron County and the region with the latest medical advancements providing the area’s 70,000-plus residents a full continuum of care. Fisher-Titus is recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Primary Stroke Center and a Level 3 Trauma Center. The Medical Center also was named among Modern Healthcare’sTop 100 Best Places to Work for three consecutive years and Best Cancer Care by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer Approval with Seven Commendations in 2011.For more information, visit www.ftmc.com.

About Northern Ohio Medical Specialists

Northern Ohio Medical Specialist is a multi-specialty physician groupfounded in 2000, with over 45 physicians and offices located in Bellevue, Clyde, Fremont, Huron, Norwalk, Port Clinton, Sandusky and Willard, Ohio. A 110,000 square foot facility, located in Sandusky, houses physical and occupational therapy, occupational medicine, women’s center, wellness/fitness center, urgent care, laboratory and imaging, among others. For more information, visit www.nomsdrs.com.

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Senator David Burke speaks about Ohio House Bill 93 – The Impact of Prescription Drug Reform

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Senator David Burke speaks at the Ohio Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Senator Burke spoke to about 50 hospital administrators and risk management professionals about Ohio House Bill 93 (‘Pill Mill’ Bill) and the impact of prescription drug reform on hospitals.

Senator Burke (R) represents the families and communities of Ohio’s 26th Senate District, which includes all of Union, Crawford, Logan, Marion, Sandusky and Wyandot counties as well as parts of Seneca and Ottawa counties.

Burke graduated from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and later obtained an MBA from Capital University. Since 1997, he and his wife have owned and operated Dave’s Pharmacy in Marysville, Ohio.

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Pain Killer Abuse in the U.S.

Sunday, July 15th, 2012

Opana abuse in USA overtakes OxyContin
By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY

Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, the White House Office on National Drug Policy says. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the misuse of these powerful painkillers as an epidemic, with 1.3 million emergency room visits in 2010, a 115% increase since 2004. Overdose deaths on opioid pain relievers surpassed deaths from heroin and cocaine for the first time in 2008.

Read the entire article here.

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Memorial Hospital of Union County Partners with Pain Management Group to Open Pain Clinic

Sunday, July 15th, 2012

Memorial Hospital of Union CountyMARYSVILLE, OH, July 2012 — Memorial Hospital of Union County and Pain Management Group (PMG), the leading developer of hospital-based, primary care pain management centers in the Great Lakes region, announce a partnership to bring balanced pain management care to Marysville, OH. The pain clinic is scheduled to open July 19, 2012.

The new relationship provides Memorial Hospital the ability to maximize available resources and provide comprehensive pain management services to the community.

“One of the goals of the pain management team is to educate patients and the community about ‘pill mills’ and the negative impact they have on communities,” said Chip Hubbs, president and CEO of Memorial Hospital.  “As our community’s healthcare organization, we are committed to working with our patients to put a stop to this critical issue and help individuals manage their pain in a healthy way.”

“PMG looks forward to our relationship with Memorial Hospital and the opportunity to bring our balanced approach of pain management to the Marysville community,” commented John Bookmyer, CEO of PMG. “We believe that a balanced approach to treatment is critical for patients to return to a life uninterrupted by acute and chronic pain. It is truly an honor to be working with outstanding healthcare providers such as Memorial Hospital of Union County.”

The Memorial Hospital Pain Management Clinic will offer treatment for a variety of conditions including neck and back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), nerve damage, as well as pain associated with arthritis, muscle spasms and shingles.

Amish R. Patel, DO, MPH, will be the lead physician at the clinic. Dr. Patel is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He received his medical degree at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He completed his residency at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, his internship at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Elwood, Ind., and his fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Penn Spine Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

About Memorial Hospital of Union County
Located in Marysville, Ohio, the 97-bed Memorial Hospital of Union County is a not-for-profit community hospital serving Union and its five surrounding counties. The hospital is an acute and primary care facility with more than 30 additional service lines, including laboratory and imaging services, long-term nursing care, an occupational health center and more. Memorial Hospital of Union County is accredited by DNV and was voted the Best Place to Work in Union County. For more information, visit www.memorialhosp.org.

About Pain Management Group
Based in Findlay, Ohio, Pain Management Group is the leading developer of comprehensive, hospital-based, primary care pain management centers in the Great Lakes region. Since 2001, Pain Management Group has successfully established joint-venture partnerships with hospitals to develop, build and operate pain management facilities that provide patients suffering from acute and chronic pain with the highest level of balanced health care. For more information, visit www.painmgmtgroup.com.

 

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News Release: Pain Management Group to Present at Ohio Hospital Association Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

Ohio Hospital AssociationPain Management Group (PMG), the leading provider of comprehensive, hospital-based pain management centers, has been selected to present Ohio House Bill 93: The Impact of Prescription Drug Reform at the 2012 Ohio Hospital Association Annual Meeting, held June 11-13 in Columbus, Ohio.

Overdose by prescription drugs is the leading cause of accidental death in Ohio. Pill mills are playing a major role in the prescription drug addiction epidemic and accidental death by pain medication. Ohio House Bill 93 aims to combat prescription drug abuse by reducing the prevalence of pill mills.

“In Ohio alone, four residents die every single day from prescription drug overdose. That’s a very sad statistic,” commented Pain Management Group CEO, John Bookmyer. “PMG has been speaking openly about HB 93 since being signed into law last spring. We are honored to have been selected to present at this year’s OHA Annual Meeting.”

Session learning objectives include:

  • History and overview of House Bill 93
  • Impact of prescription drug reform on OHA member hospitals
  • The future of prescription drugs in Ohio

About Pain Management Group

Based in Findlay, Ohio, Pain Management Group is the leading developer of comprehensive, hospital-based, primary care pain management centers in the Great Lakes region. Since 2001, Pain Management Group has successfully established joint-venture partnerships with hospitals to develop, build and operate pain management facilities that provide patients suffering from acute and chronic pain with the highest level of balanced health care. For more information on Pain Management Group, visit www.painmgmtgroup.com.

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Ohio Had Record High Overdose Deaths in 2010

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Interesting and sad article by AP Legal Affairs Writer, Andrew Welsh-Huggins last week via www.courier.com.

This, in part, is why Ohio House Bill 93 was passed into law May 20, 2011. Ohio House Bill 93 (‘pill mill’ bill) aims to combat prescription drug abuse by reducing the prevalence of pill mills.

Pill mills market themselves as “pain clinics” but operate in a manner far different from the balanced approach to pain. Pill mills are playing a major role in accelerating and exacerbating the prescription drug addiction epidemic and accidental death by pain medication in the United States.

In Ohio alone, four residents die every single day from prescription drug overdose. In addition, accidental drug overdose by prescription drugs is the leading cause of accidental death in Ohio, surpassing car crashes.

COLUMBUS — Ohio saw a record number of drug overdose deaths in 2010, as painkiller abuse and ingestion of multiple drugs at a time continued to take their toll and underscored the obstacles confronting the state as it makes unprecedented efforts to combat the problem.

The state also saw a record number of heroin deaths, which now account for one in every five overdose deaths, a trend that may be driven by painkiller addicts switching to heroin, a cheaper alternative.

The Ohio Department of Health recorded 1,544 accidental overdose deaths in 2010, the most recent year with complete data, a 5 percent increase over the next highest figure from 2008 and a 372 percent increase over the decade. Drug overdoses remained the leading cause of accidental deaths in the state, including car crashes, for the fourth straight year.

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Pain Management Group Announces Ohio Chamber of Commerce Membership

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Ohio Chamber of CommerceFindlay, Ohio (February 27, 2012) – Pain Management Group announces their membership into the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

“PMG is proud to be affiliated with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce,” commented Brandon Shilling, Governmental Affairs Manager for Pain Management Group. “We look forward to being active members and doing our part to further the mission of the Ohio Chamber.”

Ohio Chamber of Commerce membership provides Pain Management Group:

  • Access to Ohio public policy professionals and decision makers
  • Opportunity to participate on Ohio Chamber steering committees
  • Opportunity to network with other Chamber members
  • Participation in Chamber events
  • Access to cost-saving programs

About Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1893, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is Ohio’s largest and most diverse statewide business advocacy group. The Chamber works to promote and protect the interests of its 6,000 business members, large and small, while building a more favorable business climate.  For additional information, visit www.ohiochamber.com.

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IOM Report: Living Well With Chronic Illness

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Institute of MedicineOn January 31, 2012, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report titled Living Well With Chronic Illness – A call for public health action stating that, despite existing national initiatives to help patients with chronic illnesses, the healthcare industry is not doing enough for patients.

The report brief states that chronic conditions are reaching a boiling point, steadily moving toward crisis proportions. The medical care costs of people with chronic illnesses represent 75 percent of the $2 trillion in U.S. annual health care spending. “Yet maintaining or enhancing quality of life for individuals living with chronic illnesses has not been given the attention it deserves by health care funders, health systems, policy makers, and public health programs and agencies.”

The report identified nine “exemplar” conditions that significantly affect the nation’s health and economy: arthritis, cancer, chronic pain, dementia, depression, type 2 diabetes, post-traumatic disabling conditions, schizophrenia, and vision and hearing loss.

 


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