"Selfless." "Proactive." "A perfect blend of medical expertise and
nurturing."
These are a few of the many laudatory words local nursing home administrators are using to heap praise on
Bowling Green physician Dr. Thomas Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski, who has maintained a busy general medicine practice in Bowling Green for many decades, has
been named 2011’s "Independent Practitioner of the Year" by the Ohio Health Care Association.

The prestigious honor was presented to him on May 4 in Columbus, with the announcement made during the
annual OHCA Convention.
The Professional Achievement Award is designed to honor "exemplary individuals who have demonstrated
and excelled in providing outstanding care in a cooperative spirit of teamwork."
Dr. Wojo, as he is affectionately called, has worked in long-term care for over 15 years.
Those who know him professionally agree that his passion is serving the geriatric population, always
seeking to ensure the best quality of life for the resident.
"He is devoted to our residents, families, care community team and others who may have questions,
concerns or problems for which they request guidance," noted Brooke Harrison, administrator at
Bowling Green Manor, where Wojciechowski has been the medical director for the past 11 years.
He also serves as medical director for five other care communities in the area: Blakely Care Center and
Wood Haven Health Care, both in Bowling Green; The Manor at Perrysburg; Fox Run Manor in Findlay and Oak
Grove Care Center in Deshler.
"Dr. Wojo meets with each new patient that has been admitted between the scheduled weekly rounds.
This includes a thorough review of their medical history, an assessment of the resident’s current
status, and discussion of goals as determined by the resident and family," Harrison said, in
explaining his extensive service to the residents at her facility.
"Dr. Wojo is receptive and responds proactively to alternative treatments" and alterations in
medication intended to improve patient outcome, she added. "The patient’s best interests are kept
close at heart."
Staff at Blakely Care Center feel the same admiration for Wojciechowski’s gifts in service to the fragile
senior population.
"I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor than Dr. ‘Wojo,’ His selfless contributions
paved the way to a lifetime commitment of caring for residents in skilled nursing facilities,"
praised administrator Jessica Blakely.
"He is a role model other medical directors should aspire to be – a perfected blend of medical
expertise and nurturing for his patients. He understands the challenges that the long-term care industry
faces and is an advocate for the residents and facilities he serves," Blakely added.
One of Wojciechowski’s most important gifts is his approach to counseling and educating families faced
with tough decisions, remarked Harrison at BG Manor. "The choice to continue practices that will
most likely not produce desired outcomes, the use of hospice, or placement in a long-term care setting.
He helps families work through their concerns and grief and never loses sight of what is best for the
patient."
In 11 years at Bowling Green Manor, "Dr. Wojo has raised the quality standard level of services we
are able to provide for our residents. He makes himself available to our staff with contact information
throughout the week, including his traveling time."
Asked if he ever feels overwhelmed with so many people "needing" his attention, Wojciechowski’s
smiling response was, "I will worry when they stop asking me!"
The Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) represents nearly 750 nursing facilities, assisted living
communities, and intermediate care facilities for those with mental retardation and developmental
disabilities.
The association was formed in 1946 to meet the needs of the state’s growing number of long-term care
professionals, which today totals more than 100,000 people who care for Ohio’s most frail and vulnerable
citizens.
OHCA is a single voice representing a broad spectrum of long-term care providers.