July 1, 2020
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – At the end of March, Avita Health System launched an initiative called the COVID-19 Community Response Campaign after community members asked what they could do to help those on the front line. Since the campaign took off, more than 200 companies, individuals, and organizations have committed to this cause. Donations consisted of items … Community Supports the Frontline at Avita
June 15, 2020
BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Starting today, Avita Health System is now allowing limited patient visitation at its hospitals, clinics, and medical offices. “We are starting to re-open our facilities for visitors,” explained Jerome Morasko, President/CEO of Avita Health System. “Creating a safe environment for patients and their families has been a focus for us these last few … Avita Allows Limited Visitation for Patients
June 8, 2020
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
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
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
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
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 29, 2020
GALION – In a continued effort to prevent the spread of illness, Avita Health System has opened a COVID-19 drive-through screening tent in Galion. Patients who present at the tent must have an appointment and doctor’s order to be eligible for testing. “The first step is to contact your primary care provider,” explained Shellie Burgin, … Avita Adds COVID-19 Drive-Through Screening Tent
April 15, 2020
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
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