Testimonials
Bob Moyer
A bad stomach ache. That's what Bob Moyer thought was happening last summer. Still, the Ord man went to see a doctor who recommended he have a cardiac catheterization. It showed a 95 percent blockage in one of his coronary arteries. "I was never out of breath. I don’t think my heart was hurting me at all," Moyer said. "We found it by accident." Moyer had a stent placed in the artery last sum... More
Christy Proskocil
The care my mother has received at Valley View Living Center has been wonderful. The nurses and aides are always accommodating to our requests. They are very good at explaining to us why something is being done. The staff always asks her if she wants to participate in activities and the facility is extremely clean. The telemedicine program has been a blessing as mom’s condition is much impro... More
Connie Fagot’
Connie Fagot’ and her husband had planned to retire and travel this spring. That all changed when Ray had a stroke in December following surgery and died four days later. As she worked through the details of her husbands death and began pondering her future, Connie developed some cardiac problems. She decided it was time to retire and move from Lexington to be near a son in Dallas or her dau... More
Jerry Bauer
July 2, 2008 began like any other day for Jerry Bauer of Elyria. He went to work that morning for Marty Petska at his farm near Ord. It wasn’t until he had an accident with a sweep auger and injured his leg that he realized just how important having emergency care close by really is. Ord Volunteer Fire & Rescue was first to arrive at the scene. Due to our designation as a Basic Level Tra... More
Kay Ryle
"As a family member of a patient, I have spent a lot of time
in your fine institution, observing the people who come here for eight to
twelve hours a day, working to support themselves and their families. That hardly describes what actually goes on,
though, because it is obvious that this is much more than a job
to the people who pour themselves into this place.
The nursing staff here ... More
Kelly Magiera
"I first started doctoring out of town for prenatal care until I learned of the Shared Care Program that Valley County Health System offers here in Ord. I immediately made the switch and started doctoring here. The ease and convenience of making appointments and seeing the doctor here was amazing. Dr. Bengston and the nurses were always friendly and willing to help in any way, no... More
Larry Kearns
2008 began like any other year for Larry Kearns of Ord. It wasn’t until he went in for routine testing at Valley County Health System that he discovered the year would prove to be a difficult one for he and his family. Bob Reilly, PA-C at Ord Family Health Center contacted Larry regarding a high PSA level. An appointment with Dr. Wendt at the VCHS Specialty Clinic was scheduled for the very ... More
Larry Konkoleski
Larry Konkoleski had nauseating pain in his back and numbness in his arm one Saturday in February. His wife Judy immediately took him to the Emergency Room at Valley County Health System. When they arrived, VCHS Physician Assistant Bob Reilly started checking vital signs and giving Larry medication. VCHS phsyician Dr. Jennifer Bengston was also at the ER shortly after their arrival. The Konkoleski... More
Rich Cecetka
Rich Cecetka of Ord was in great shape last spring, running more than five miles every day. Still, he was plagued by a tightness in his chest that wouldn’t go away. After visiting with a physician assistant at Ord Family Health Center and getting an EKG, Rich went straight to Valley County Health System for a cardiolite stress test. The test revealed a 99 percent blockage in one of his arter... More
Rick Welniak
Ord farmer and rancher Rick Welniak never thought it would happen to him. Then one day, a cow attacked him in a corral in the barn. When he finally got away, he was bloodied and bruised. “I didn’t know if I was going to live or not.” Rick’s wife immediately rushed him to the ER at Valley County Health System. A helicopter and ambulance were put on standby while staff at VCH... More
Shirley Ann Lowery
A special thank you to David Farrar PA-C for caring for me when I was so sick. To Jody McCoy, you were so kind and understanding when I wasn't making sense in the ER, thank you for your patience. To all you fine nurses, too numerous to mention, thank you even though you had a "full house" you were always able to fulfill our needs. You nurses are so dedicated in your professional field, it makes yo... More
Construction Zone
New Facility Update: Week of July 12
During the weeks of July 5th and 12th, noticeable progress was made on the new hospital. Wall and floor covering installation continued in the medical clinic, specialty clinic and emergency department. Ceiling grid continued to be installed and electrical and plumbing contractors remained busy with lighting and hook-ups. The security contractor was on-site cabling the doors throughout the building.