June 8, 2020

Avita Health System Now Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals, along with the Bellville and Ontario Walk-In Clinics. The COVID-19 antibody test checks a patient’s blood for proteins, called antibodies. Antibodies develop as the body’s response to infection to help the immune system fight disease and build future … Avita Health System Now Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing

June 5, 2020

Avita Ontario Hospital Earns 5 Stars in Patient Satisfaction

ONTARIO – Avita Ontario Hospital has earned a 5-star rating in patient satisfaction from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the highest rating and reflects the best patient experience.    “Patient-centered healthcare makes a difference,” explained Jerome Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “We value our patients and have strong programs … Avita Ontario Hospital Earns 5 Stars in Patient Satisfaction

June 4, 2020

Avita Health System Resumes All Surgeries and Procedures

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Effective today, Avita Health System is resuming all surgeries and procedures at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals. On March 18, Avita postponed elective surgeries and procedures in an effort to prioritize critically-ill patients and conserve resources, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and hospital beds. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Avita continued to perform … Avita Health System Resumes All Surgeries and Procedures

May 20, 2020

Avita Uses Innovative Technology to Protect the Community

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System adds an innovative process to disinfect and sanitize public safety vehicles and PPE in Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario. This advanced technology, the Moonbeam™3, is an ultraviolet light that kills viral and bacterial pathogens to prevent the spread of illness. “The Moonbeam3 is lightweight and mobile, so our team can easily move … Avita Uses Innovative Technology to Protect the Community

May 4, 2020

Avita Implements Additional Safety Measures as Outpatient Surgeries Resume

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Avita Health System is resuming outpatient elective surgeries and procedures at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals with additional processes to keep patients and employees safe.   “We are carefully resuming outpatient elective surgeries and procedures, including imaging and lab testing, at Avita Hospitals,” explained Jerome Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “Our priority … Avita Implements Additional Safety Measures as Outpatient Surgeries Resume

April 15, 2020

A Letter from Our CEO

Dear Members of the Avita Community: I would like to give you an update and some additional information about Avita Health System’s preparedness to manage the community’s care. The Avita Emergency Preparedness Team has developed surge plans to match and exceed the COVID-19 patient demand estimates produced by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) for … A Letter from Our CEO

April 9, 2020

Local Agencies Work Together to Collect Medical Supplies

BUCYRUS/GALION – Avita Health System, Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, Crawford County Public Health, and the Galion City Health Department are announcing that they are accepting donations of needed medical supplies for hospital personnel and first responders in Crawford County, including emergency medical technicians (EMTs), firefighters, and police officers. The four local agencies are keeping a … Local Agencies Work Together to Collect Medical Supplies

April 4, 2020

Avita Receives Positive Case of COVID-19

GALION – Avita Health System, Crawford County Public Health, and the Galion City Health Department are announcing the first confirmed case of COVID-19 at Avita Health System. There are 7 other confirmed cases in Crawford County from other healthcare facilities. The individual was tested at Avita Galion Hospital in the emergency department earlier this week … Avita Receives Positive Case of COVID-19

April 3, 2020

Avita Adds Telehealth To Keep Patients At Home and Safe

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – In an effort to protect patients, Avita Health System is now offering Telehealth video appointments to help keep patients in their homes and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.    “The need for patients to see their medical providers for treatment not related to COVID-19 is continuous,” explained Jerry Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health … Avita Adds Telehealth To Keep Patients At Home and Safe