New doctors join OB-GYN team

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has announced the addition of Dr. Elena Moses and Dennis W. Merski, DO, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, to the team at Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Moses recently completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Henry Ford Health System in Wyandotte, Michigan, where she gained clinical experience in evaluating and managing prenatal care, childbirth, gynecological surgeries, and high-risk pregnancies. During her residency, she served as chief of students and chief resident, allowing her to develop leadership and administrative skills. Her professional interests include adolescent health, LGBTQ+ care, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and women's health in underserved populations. In addition to her recent clinical experience, Dr. Moses boasts a strong educational and research background. She received a Bachelor of Science and Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. After completing her undergraduate degree, she spent a year volunteering with AmeriCorps, where she helped advance the math and science education of middle schoolers, showing her dedication to education and community service. She then obtained her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. "By joining the connected care network at BVHS, I can offer comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to patients in Northwest Ohio," said Dr. Moses. "I am passionate about providing equitable, patient-focused care, and I am excited to bring that passion to BVHS, an organization committed to the community." Dr. Merski is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He earned his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. His training includes an internship at Clarion Hospital in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte, Michigan. Dr. Merski is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership roles such as chief of medical staff and department chair at various healthcare organizations. "I am thrilled to join BVHS and become part of such an experienced and dedicated team," said Dr. Merski. "It's an honor to contribute to an organization that is deeply committed to serving individuals and families in our region. I look forward to building relationships with my patients, providing compassionate care, and supporting the mission of delivering high-quality healthcare to our community."