"The Ohio Valley Hospital Consortium is an independent organization of community healthcare entities, working collaboratively to improve the health delivery system."

The Ohio Valley Hospital Consortium is an independent organization of community healthcare entitites, working collaboratively to improve the health delivery system.

Since February 2001, the Ohio Valley Hospital Consortium (OVHC) has worked tirelessly as an independent organization of community health care entities to improve healthcare delivery for residents of southeast Ohio. To help achieve this goal, OVHC selected a partner - Amerinet Inc. - to serve as its sole-source purchasing organization.

In working with Amerinet, the OVHC members have met one of the biggest challenges rural hospitals face - receiving top quality supplies and services at the discounts provided to larger health care systems. Amerinet negotiates custom contracts on behalf of OVHC and makes available an array of competitively priced, quality products and services provided by industry leaders.

Through the consortium, the four like-minded member organizations of OVHC have saved more than $6 million since 2001 on purchases in key areas such as endo and sutures, pharmacy wholesale, diagnostic/x-ray film and sterile custom procedure trays. Also, the consortium has successfully negotiated 28 custom contracts since its inception and accounted for almost $107 million in total purchases in FY 2006.

Ohio Valley Hospital Consortium\'s member organizations include:

Adena Health System, which includes the 237-bed Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe.
Fairfield Medical Center, a 222-bed acute care facility in Lancaster, Ohio.
Holzer Consolidated Health Systems, which includes the 249-bed Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis and the 24-bed Holzer Medical Center-Jackson.
Memorial Health System, which is led by the 199-bed Marietta Memorial Hospital

Executives from each facility comprise OVHC\'s board of directors. OVHC also is a member of Amerinet\'s Member Input Board, providing valuable evaluation and direction to the purchasing organization.

Prior to OVHC\'s formation, the four facilities seperately were Amerinet members. Their partnerships with Amerinet date back to 1979.

Adena Health System (www.adena.org)
In the quest to bring the best healthcare services to southern Ohio, Adena strives to forge partnerships and deliver innovative procedures and technologies to residents of the region and beyond. Responsiveness to regional needs, maintaining clinical excellence, enhancing the education of professionals and maximizing each customer\'s experience are driving forces for Adena. Adena Health System was founded in 1895 as "The Chillicothe Hospital" by the women of 12 area churches. Adena\'s vision is to be the best healthcare system in the nation through innovation and a customer-centered philosophy. The System, that serves more than 500,000 people in 10 counties in South Central Ohio, features more than 100 partnered physicians in 18 practices who focus on a number of specialties, promoting Adena\'s Centers of Excellence which includes the Heart Center, Cancer Center, Center for Women and Children, Bone and Joint Center, Primary Care and Surgery. Among some of the features at Adena Health System are:

Adena Regional Medical Center. A 237-bed inpatient facility in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring an emergency department, diagnostic and treatment services, advanced surgical suites, intensive/cardiac care, medical office building and the Adena Health Pavilion which includes outpatient surgery, physician offices and the Adena Sleep Center. A new $45.5 million addition, currently under construction and set to be completed in the Spring 2010, the Northeast Expansion, will include 95,000 square feet of new construction and 22,000 square feet of renovation and will feature the Adena Women\'s and Children\'s Center, which will provide modern, spacious accommodations for new mothers, babies and families. Also included in the expansion are two new nursing units, utilizing the "variable acuity" concept, for an additional 40 inpatient beds. Most recently, Adena Regional Medical Center achieved 5-Star ratings from HealthGrades, the leading healthcare ratings company, in Treatment of Heart Failure, Hip Fracture Repair Surgery, Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Treatment of Pneumonia, and for the Treatment of Respiratory Failure. In addition, the Medical Center also received the Distinguished Hospital Patient Safety Award in 2008 for the third year in a row.
Greenfield Area Medical Center, a 25-bed inpatient facility in Greenfield, Ohio, joined Adena Health System in 1999. Featured at the facility is an emergency department, inpatient rehabilitation unit, and medical-surgical, diagnostic and treatment services.
Adena Health Centers, located at regional sites in Chillicothe, Jackson and Waverly, Ohio, feature physician offices, diagnostic and treatment services, physical, occupation and speech therapies, in addition to urgent care services in Chillicothe and Waverly.
Adena Home Care and Hospice is committed to providing high quality care to patients of four service lines including home health, hospice, home respiratory and home infusion in multiple counties across southern Ohio.
Adena Rehabilitation and Wellness Center serves as home base for most of Adena\'s physical therapy program in Ross County. Therapies provided include physical, occupational, massage and industrial rehabilitation. Services offered in the 14,000 square foot Center are orthopedics, sports medicine, women\'s health, vestibular, fibromyalgia and chronic pain programs, industrial and specialized hand programs, and massage therapy.
Adena Counseling Center, which opened in January 2003, provides a soothing, comfortable environment. A wide range of outpatient counseling services are provided at the facility, including group, individual and family counseling. Additionally, a variety of support groups for topics ranging from pain to postpartum issues are also featured.

Fairfield Medical Center (www.fmchealth.org)
Fairfield Medical Center is dedicated to being the major referral center that serves the health care needs of the southeastern and central Ohio region. With a growing team of more than 250 physicians and 2,000 employees, Fairfield Medical Center has established affiliates and off-campus locations to allow for greater accessibility and enhanced services.

Holzer Consolidated Health Systems (www.holzer.org)
First spoken by Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Jr, these compassionate words, "The patient is the center of all we do," have served to guide Holzer Health Systems from a 7 bed infirmary in 1909 to the high quality health care system we offer today. For almost 100 years, the health and wellness of the communities we serve has been our driving vision. Our History is one of steady advancement, providing the most modern health care, diagnostics, and treatments available. Our pledge to excellence and high quality, compassionate care is the cornerstone of our commitment to the communities we serve. Holzer Health System devotes tremendous resources to community outreach, focusing on establishment of primary care, education, and the early detection or prevention of disease. These efforts have been immensely successful in helping numerous people in southeastern Ohio identify health issues before they become health crises. Holzer Medical Center – Jackson is proactive in its resolve to build a healthier community, taking our wellness services to the communities that we serve and staying true to the Holzer tradition of making our patients "the center of all we do". Components of the Holzer Consolidated Health Systems include:

Holzer Medical Center (HMC), with 266-beds in Gallipolis, OH, offers a full range of hospital services. HMC is fully accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and has been designated a Rural Referral Center by the Federal government. With over one hundred physicians associated with HMC in Gallipolis, an outstanding level of experience and skill have been assembled to better serve your health care needs.
Holzer Medical Center – Jackson (HMCJ)is a 24-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Jackson, Ohio. With an unmatched commitment to caring, HMCJ is dedicated to forging a new definition for the future of health care in Jackson County. We offer a compassionate staff, skilled physicians, and a state-of-the-art facility.
Holzer Senior Care, a 70 bed, five-star rated skilled nursing facility located in Bidwell, Ohio, is guided by the vision of quality care and optimum outcome.
Holzer Assisted Living communities are located in both Gallipolis and Jackson. These facilities provide a comfortable, homelike environment, along with security, independence, privacy, companionship, and physical and social well-being.
Holzer Home Care and Hospice Care, a Medicare certified home health agency serving Southeastern Ohio and Mason County in West Virginia for more than 30 years.
Holzer Center for Cancer Care, located in Gallipolis, Ohio with its state-of-the-art facility and services sets the benchmark for cutting-edge oncology care.
Holzer Cardiovascular Institute, located in Gallipolis, Ohio provides state-of-the-art cardiology care for southeastern Ohio.
Holzer Weight Loss Solutions, located in Gallipolis, Ohio offers surgical and medical alternatives to weight loss.

Memorial Health System (www.mmhospital.org)
Marietta Memorial Hospital is the foundation of a high-quality, wide-ranging health organization known as Memorial Health System. It is a 199-bed not-for-profit hospital with more than 97 physicians and 49 affiliated physicians representing over 37 medical specialties. Together with the hospital\'s 1,250 staff members, they form a team that provides a high level of care in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

Selby General Hospital (www.selbygeneral.org)
Selby General Hospital is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association and has been providing health care in the Mid-Ohio Valley for over 75 years. Selby is a 25 bed critical access designated hospital with a deep commitment to community healthcare. The hospital’s 26 active and 34 affiliate physicians and 250 employees, are dedicated to providing emergency care, diagnostic imaging, acute medical/surgical care, intensive care, surgical services and an array of outpatient services.

Other components of the Memorial Health System include:

Harmar Place, an 86-bed facility providing long-term care and rehabilitation.
Glenwood, a 123-unit retirement community offering independent and assisted living options.
Marietta Health Care Physicians Inc., a network of physicians providing primary and psychiatric care throughout the region.
Marietta Memorial Health Foundation, providing financial support for outreach and charity care.

Pike Community Hospital (www.pikecommunityhospital.org)
Located in the hills of Pike County, Pike Community Hospital, a division of Pike Health Services (PHS), is committed to fulfilling its vision of providing Healthcare Excellence…Close to Home. This principal has guided the Hospital through more than 50 years of service to the residents of Pike County, and the surrounding area. Pike Community Hospital is a 25-bed critical access designated hospital, and is accredited through the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program. Each of the Hospital’s employees exemplifies the organizational core values of: Excellence, Trust, Compassion, Respect and Teamwork. Our values are seen within each of the services offered, including: Emergency Care, acute Medical/Surgical Care, Intensive Care, Surgical services, Rehabilitation services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology), Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, and other services.

Other components of Pike Health Services, Inc. include:

Pike Medical and Surgical Associates – Physicians and staff who provide primary care to area residents through this multi-specialty group practice. Disciplines represented include Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Family Practice. Offices are located in both Waverly and Piketon, Ohio.
Pike Community Hospital Foundation – Committed to the support and enhancement the efforts of Pike Community Hospital in promoting and advancing the health and well-being of the community.
Early Intervention Center – Providing Rehabilitation Services for children with special medical and developmental needs.
Community Education and Outreach – Pike Community Hospital is active within the community. Each year the Hospital is involved in local and regional health fairs and community events offering health screening and education. The Hospital also promotes fitness in area youth through sponsored events at the Pike County Fair.

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