November 19, 2024

Avita Expands Drug Takeback Initiative to Promote Safe Disposal of Medications

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the addition of drug takeback bins at Galion Hospital and Ontario South Campus. The new bins were added in an ongoing effort to combat prescription drug misuse and promote public safety. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of accidental poisonings, substance abuse, and environmental contamination. Improper disposal … Avita Expands Drug Takeback Initiative to Promote Safe Disposal of Medications

October 25, 2024

FREE Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar

Join us for a FREE weight-loss seminar with Thomas Smith, DO and Justin Eagleston, MD! Learn about weight-loss surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and more. Dinner will be provided. When:November 7th @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm Where:South Campus Conference Room600 Richland Mall, Ontario, OH 44906Get Directions Registration is now closed. If you are still interested … FREE Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar

October 11, 2024

Avita Health System Adds Surgical Robot at Bucyrus Hospital

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System has announced the purchase of a da Vinci Xi surgical robot at Bucyrus Hospital. The first robotic-assisted surgery at Bucyrus Hospital was performed on Friday, Oct. 4 by Dr. Justin Doble, a general surgeon at Avita. “We’ve utilized surgical robots for a decade,” stated Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health … Avita Health System Adds Surgical Robot at Bucyrus Hospital

September 18, 2024

Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Three employees at Avita Health System are being honored with the Monarch Award. This award is presented to employees who make a difference in the patient experience across the continuum by providing excellent and compassionate care. The Monarch Award recipients are Jennifer Barnett of Bucyrus Hospital, Barbara Neal of Galion Hospital, and Teresa … Avita Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Monarch Award

September 6, 2024

Reduced Cost Blood Screenings

Reduced Cost Blood Screenings will be offered throughout the month of October 2024 To participate, a voucher must be purchased in the cashier’s office at Galion Hospital, the registration desks at Bucyrus and Ontario Hospitals, or the Bellville or Shelby Walk-In Clinics from October 1-31, 2024. Vouchers cannot be purchased at Ontario South Campus. The … Reduced Cost Blood Screenings

August 30, 2024

Avita Plans Pharmacy in Crestline

CRESTLINE – Avita Health System has started plans to open a retail pharmacy at 385 N. Seltzer Street, Crestline in early 2025.   “Many communities recently lost pharmacy services and Crestline residents were left with no option in their home town,” stated Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “I am happy that Avita will be able … Avita Plans Pharmacy in Crestline

August 29, 2024

Avita Galion Hospital Installs New MRI with AI Technology

GALION – Avita Galion Hospital is the first in the state of Ohio to purchase the new Fujifilm Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) System, ECHELON Synergy with Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI). With this new equipment, Galion Hospital can perform MRI scans of the brain, spine, extremities, abdomen, and now breasts, … Avita Galion Hospital Installs New MRI with AI Technology

August 19, 2024

2024 Bump Clinics

The Avita Center for Sports Health’s fall Bump Clinics are starting! All student athletes with sports-related injuries are welcome. Injuries will be evaluated and treated by our board-certified sports medicine specialists by walk-in in Ontario, or by appointment in Galion. Galion 955 Hosford Road Mondays | By Appointment Ontario 715 Richland Mall Saturdays | 9-11am … 2024 Bump Clinics

June 14, 2024

Avita Plans Comprehensive Cancer Center

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System is working on plans for a comprehensive cancer center in Ontario to open in late fall of 2025.    Senator Mark Romanchuk recently announced that Avita Health System was a recipient of a grant through the One-Time Strategic Community Investment Fund (OTSCIF) that is investing millions into the district’s projects. … Avita Plans Comprehensive Cancer Center