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The Bellevue Hospital Welcomes New Family Member

Lisa Aichholz, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

November 25, 2005

In a continuing effort to expand medical services to patients in the Bellevue area, The Bellevue Hospital (TBH) has recently added an additional certified nurse practitioner to the staff roster.

Lisa Aichholz, APRN-BC, recently began her new duties and will be splitting time between Bellevue and Clyde office locations as nurse practitioner.

So, what exactly is a nurse practitioner? “I work in collaboration with a physicians for a patient’s general health care,” explains Aichholz. Simply put, a nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has advanced education and clinical training in a health care specialty area.

“I work in collaboration with physicians to provide well-child checkups, perform physicals, take care of routine illness patients, and perform pap and pelvic exams, among other duties,” continued Aichholz. “In Occupational Health, I care for new injuries, provide follow-up injury care as needed, and perform pre-employment physicals.”

According to Aichholz some of her main duties include taking medical histories of patients and performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating common health problems such as infections and minor injuries, treating and monitoring chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, order lab work and x-rays, provide family planning services, and provide well-child care. A nurse practitioner can also prescribe or recommend prescriptions in collaboration with a physician.

“I think most people enjoy seeing a nurse practitioner,” added Aichholz. “While physicians tend to have busier schedules, a nurse practitioner usually has more time for follow-up care with patients. Most patients seem to appreciate the extra amount of time a nurse practitioner can spend with them.”

While in Bellevue, Aichholz is part of the staff of the hospital’s Occupational Health Center, working with Dr. Lou Ralofsky. The rest of her time will be spent in the Clyde Clinic, 402 W. McPherson Hwy., where she can be found on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons beginning in January of 2006.

Aichholz carries a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Toledo/Medical College of Ohio, and a Master of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of Ohio, Toledo., specializing in Family Practice. She is board certified as an advanced practice registered nurse.

This is her 10th year working with The Bellevue Hospital, having previously worked as a staff nurse in the Intensive Care Unit.

“It is great being here at TBH as a nurse practitioner. I am excited and enthusiastic about continuing to continue my professional career here at TBH and helping Occupational Health Department continue to grow while working with the factories and community members we serve.”

Aichholz resides in New Washington with her husband, David, and children Madison, 5, and Maxwell, 1.

For additional information on nurse practitioner services at The Bellevue Hospital, Aichholz can be reached at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4488, or at the Clyde Clinic, 419.547.0074, Ext. 4284.
 

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