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March 8, 2010 - Circleville, Ohio

Pictured from left to right are Todd Stevens, Foundation Treasurer; Will Thomaschek, Berger Health System Director of Support Services; Katrina Robinson, Berger Health System Mammographer; and Michelle Bone-Minor, Berger Health System Diagnostic Imaging Manager.  They are pictured in front of the current machine that will be replaced at the Circleville Plaza location.

“Digital mammography is just one example of how rapidly healthcare technology is changing,” said Tim Colburn, Berger Health System President & CEO. “The benefits of digital mammography versus traditional mammography are significant, and we want our patients to have the best.”

“The Foundation is extremely pleased to partner with Berger Health System to expand digital mammography availability to local patients,” said Larry Halm, Berger Health Foundation Executive Director. “Almost everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by breast cancer. The disease has no social or economic boundaries.”

Early detection is the key to effective breast cancer treatment. “We understand the demands of women’s busy schedules, so we want to make mammogram screenings as simple as possible,” added Colburn. “The addition of two digital mammography machines will truly benefit our patients – both with convenience and the highest possible technology available.”

Women can have mammogram screenings at three Berger locations: the main hospital, the Women’s Health Center, and the Berger Medical Center near Commercial Point, which currently has a digital mammography machine.

Berger Health Foundation Directors Honored

Pictured above is Larry Elliott (left) who served as President of the Berger Health Foundation Board of Directors from 2007-2009.  Larry will continue to serve on the Board in 2010 and is also an active member of the Foundation's Executive, Finance and Golf Classic Committees.  Charles Bradley (right), who will be the new President as of December 2009, is pictured presenting a service award to Larry.

Pictured above is Jerry Miller (left) who served on the Berger Health Foundation Board of Directors from 2006-2009.  Jerry is also an active member of the Foundation's Golf Classic Committee.  Larry Elliott (right), past President, is pictured presenting a service award to Jerry.

Berger Health Foundation Holds Open House

December 15, 2009 - Circleville, OH

More than 60 attendees were present at the Berger Health Foundation office at 1280 N. Court St. for a holiday Open House.  Attendees included Foundation Board of Directors members, Berger Health System Board of Governors members, Berger employees and local donors. 

The event was held as a way to introduce the new Executive Director, Larry Halm, and his wife Lisa, as well as three new Board of Directors members beginning in 2010, Connie Lewis, Mike Hess and Diane Hill.  The event was also held as a way to thank donors from throughout 2009.  Guests enjoyed refreshments, giveaways and good company.  The Foundation staff would like to extend its thanks to all of those in attendance.  We look forward to having you back next year!

Berger Hospice Light Up a Life Raises More than $16,000

December 6, 2009 - Circleville, OH

The 17th Annual Berger Hospice Light up a Life Program raised more than $16,000.00 this year with over 500 contributors.  More than 300 individuals attended the ceremony on December 6th, while over 200 attended the tree lighting ceremony.  Please see below for more information on Berger Hospice.  For more information on becoming a Hospice volunteer or becoming part of the Light Up a Life program, please call (740) 420-7953.