Southern Ohio Medical Center

06/15/2026

☎️ Update! Phone lines are back in service. Thank you for your patience!

⚠️ Temporary Phone Outage at Southern Ohio Medical Center ⚠️

Southern Ohio Medical Center is currently experiencing an issue with our phone lines, and incoming and outgoing calls are not working at this time.

If you need immediate assistance, please come directly to the hospital. In the case of an emergency, call 911.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as service is restored.

06/14/2026

Due to a power outage, Northwest Family Practice is now closed for the evening.

We appreciate your understanding.

06/14/2026

☎️ UPDATE! All phones are now operational. Thank you for your understanding.

⚠️ Temporary Phone Outage at Southern Ohio Medical Center ⚠️

Southern Ohio Medical Center is currently experiencing an issue with our phone lines, and incoming and outgoing calls are not working at this time.

If you need immediate assistance, please come directly to the hospital. In the case of an emergency, call 911.

We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as service is restored.

06/12/2026

🎉🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Woolums on successfully performing 250 Aquablation procedures! Aquablation therapy uses the power of water and robotics to treat BPH (enlarged prostate) with precision.

Benefits include:
• Minimally invasive with no heat-based damage
• Lower risk of side effects like incontinence and sexual dysfunction
• Shorter procedure and recovery time
• Long-lasting symptom relief

This achievement reflects a continued commitment to providing advanced, minimally invasive care for patients and improving quality of life. Call SOMC Urology Associates today to learn more at 740-356-4URO.

Pictured are: Dr. Stephen Woolums, Nick Erlenwein, RN, Hayleigh Holcomb, Surgical Assistant, and Kelsey Craft, RN/Urology Team Leader.

06/11/2026

The new SOMC Community Pharmacy in Ironton is here to meet your pharmacy needs! Our community pharmacy is open for everyone. The team of local pharmacists and technicians are ready to serve you!

We offer:
-Extended hours
-Drive Thru
-Vaccines
-Medication Adherence Packaging
-FREE delivery

Call us today at 740-377-1197 to transfer your prescriptions. We are open 7 days a week from 8 am – 9 pm.

SOMC is a 248-bed hospital providing a wide range of health-care services. To apply for a job, visit www.somc.org/employee/employment/

06/10/2026

Happy anniversary, Lakota Rothwell!

Thank you for providing such wonderful care to the patients of the SOMC West Union Family Health Center.

06/10/2026

A small wound can become a serious problem when healing stalls. During Wound Care Awareness Month, we are encouraging anyone living with a non-healing wound to act early and stay informed.

Some of the most common wounds that benefit from quick, specialized care include diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, arterial or ischemic wounds, and long-standing or recurring wounds.

If your wound is not improving as expected, do not wait. Early evaluation can help identify barriers to healing and may help prevent complications. Call the SOMC Wound Healing at 740-356-8775 for more information.

06/09/2026

Happy first anniversary to Erika Lawson, NP, of the SOMC Primary Care Associates!

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

A perfect day for a beautiful event. 🩷🩵