September 4, 2019

Avita Galion Hospital Recognized by Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies

GALION – Avita Galion Hospital’s maternity center has been recognized by the Ohio Hospital Association and the Ohio Department of Health for completing the Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding. This 5-star recognition is part of the Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies initiative to award hospitals for taking steps to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding … Avita Galion Hospital Recognized by Ohio First Steps for Healthy Babies

June 12, 2019

Level II Cath Lab Open House

We’d like to thank everyone who attended the Level II Cath Lab Open House! Also, special thanks to the Ontario High School Pep Band and Drumline for their outstanding performance as well as MedFlight for their surprise visit and helicopter tours.

June 5, 2019

Level II Cath Lab Opens at Avita Ontario Hospital

ONTARIO – Avita Health System has opened a level II cardiac catheterization (cath) laboratory at Ontario Hospital. The community now has access to emergency heart attack care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Avita Ontario Hospital. Services include cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, intravascular ultrasound, and coronary angiography. “We recognized a need … Level II Cath Lab Opens at Avita Ontario Hospital

May 20, 2019

Avita Ontario Hospital Installs 3T MRI

ONTARIO – Patients coming to Avita Ontario Hospital for routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans have a new reason to be excited. With the MAGNETOM® Verio 3T MRI scanner from Siemens, Avita Health System can offer some of the most advanced MR imaging services in a magnet that is designed for maximum patient comfort. “When … Avita Ontario Hospital Installs 3T MRI

May 15, 2019

Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Avita Health System

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize nurses for the extraordinary, compassionate care they provide patients and families every day. The Spring 2019 DAISY Award recipients are Emily McKeever of Galion Hospital, … Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Avita Health System

April 1, 2019

Bucyrus Hospital Adds Forensic Services for the Community

BUCYRUS – Avita Health System announced that Bucyrus Hospital has implemented a forensic program to provide medical screenings and forensic exams to individuals for sexual assault and abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, strangulation, and other criminal offenses. Avita’s forensic services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a private, … Bucyrus Hospital Adds Forensic Services for the Community

November 29, 2018

Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Avita Health System

BUCYRUS/GALION/ONTARIO – Three registered nurses at Avita Health System are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize nurses for the extraordinary, compassionate care they provide patients and families every day. The Fall 2018 DAISY Award recipients are Sarah Jamieson of Galion Hospital, … Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Avita Health System

November 16, 2018

Drug Take Back Bins Now in Ontario and Bucyrus Hospitals

ONTARIO/BUCYRUS – Residents of Ontario, Bucyrus, and the surrounding communities now have additional locations to drop off unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through a partnership with the METRICH Enforcement Unit, Crawford County Sheriff’s Department, and Ontario Police Department, secure drug collection receptacles have been placed in … Drug Take Back Bins Now in Ontario and Bucyrus Hospitals

November 15, 2018

ODH Applauds Avita Galion Hospital For Rural Health Excellence

GALION – Today, on National Rural Health Day, the Ohio Department of Health applauds Avita Health System’s Galion Hospital for being recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health (Chartis) and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes. This reflects top quartile performance among all rural hospitals … ODH Applauds Avita Galion Hospital For Rural Health Excellence

October 2, 2018

Avita Adds New Heart Service for Cancer Patients in Galion and Bellville

GALION/BELLVILLE – Avita Health System now has a cardio-oncology program to manage the risk of heart disease in cancer patients throughout every stage of their treatment. Cardio-oncologist Viren Patel, MD, has offices at 269 Portland Way S in Galion and 987 St Rt 97 W in Bellville. Cardio-oncology is an emerging field of medicine that … Avita Adds New Heart Service for Cancer Patients in Galion and Bellville