Blanchard Valley Health System

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Our Mission: Caring for a lifetime.

Our Vision: Extraordinary people. Exceptional care.

Our Values: Integrity, Compassion, Skill, Collaboration, Innovation and Humor.

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is a nonprofit, integrated regional health system based in Findlay, a unique micropolitan community and the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. We serve an eight-county region and provide comprehensive services to over 4,000 patients each day. As one of only 45 members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our physicians can consult with Mayo Clinic specialists to provide second opinions at no cost to patients.

BVHS Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, EMS & Ambulance Services, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Hospice/Palliative Care, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Palliative Care & Hospice, Pediatrics, Physician Medicine & Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Senior Care Services, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Wound Care.

  • Findlay Hospital, 150-bed, 16-bed ICU, 18-bed CCU, Level III Trauma Center, Level III ODH Heart Care Center, 12-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Level II Special Care Nursery 32 weeks+
  • Bluffton Hospital, 25-bed, specialty clinics, 24-hour ED, diagnostic services, outpatient surgery/procedures
  • Findlay Surgery Center, freestanding facility, 4 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, procedure rooms
  • Precision Surgery Program, four da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical Robots with da Vinci® Table Motion
  • Cerner/Oracle Health EMR fully integrated in both inpatient and ambulatory settings with AI-powered assistant for clinical documentation

BVHS Services Highlight

  • Cancer Care
  • Cardiology - HeartCare
  • Orthopedics
  • Outpatient Services
  • Senior Living
  • Wellness Park
  • Women's Health
  • Acute Rehabilitation Unit
  • Home Health Services
  • Hospice
  • Pharmacy
  • Online Self-Scheduling

Accreditations and Designations

  • Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation and Quality
  • Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Stroke Centers
  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers
  • American College of Radiology (ACR) “Gold Seal of Accreditation”
  • Newsweek's 2026 "America's Best-In-State Hospitals"
  • Newsweek’s 2026 “America’s Best Nursing Homes,” Birchaven Village
  • Newsweek’s 2025 “World’s Best Hospitals,” with additional recognition in infection prevention and patient experience
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation 2025, BVHS Oncology Services
  • College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Level 7 Achievement in “Most Wired” 2024 for analytics, data management, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement
  • Global Healthcare Exchange 2024 “Supply Chains of Distinction Award”
  • SHPBest™ award program 2023 “Superior Performer”, Bridge Home Health

About Findlay, Ohio
Just South of Lake Erie sits the bustling mid-sized city of Findlay – the second-largest city in Northwest Ohio. Thanks to its affordability, robust and growing economy, recreational opportunities for all ages, outstanding school systems and family-friendly environment, Findlay has been ranked #1 Micropolitan in the U.S. for eleven consecutive years. Downtown boasts one-of-a-kind eateries, breweries, boutiques and a pedestrian-friendly Main Street, as well as venues for live music and productions at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and the Fort Findlay Playhouse, community events such as Oktoberfest, Boogie on the Block, Rally in the Alley, ArtWalk, and more – all while enjoying a beverage within the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

  1. #1 Micropolitan in U.S. based on 543 statistical areas, 12 consecutive years
  2. Located on I-75, 45 minutes south of Toledo and I-80, close to major metro and airports
  3. Community of higher education, health care, business, retail and agriculture
  4. Ten public school districts in Hancock County, including Findlay City School and private school options
  5. Major employers Marathon Petroleum Corp., Cooper Tire & Rubber/Goodyear, Whirlpool Corp., Ball Corp.
  6. International businesses and distribution centers with enterprises from 9 different countries